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MÝVATN: Exploring Icelands Geothermal areas



MÝVATN: Exploring Icelands Geothermal areas

– A magical road way up in North Iceland, an area where you can experience firsthand that our Planet Earth is alive. Another world, like on the Moon or on Mars, full of sulfur fields, pseudocraters, lava pillars, and a lake inside a volcanic crater. Join the extraordinary journey to Lake Myvatn, one of the places to visit in Iceland. So we are on our way now to one of these super famous Icelandic areas and sites, but here on the way to the side will be a waterfall that we want to visit and we will stop soon for it. The funny thing about Iceland, before we went on the trip, I bookmarked all these famous majestic waterfalls, but as soon as we started the trip, I realized you don’t even need to look for waterfalls in Iceland. They will cross your path eventually. So did Godafoss waterfall, which we had not even heard about

Before hitting the road in the morning. Godafoss means waterfall of the gods, and it is a pretty beautiful one. And also one of the most accessible ones of Iceland. Just off the Ring Road 1, the 12 meters high and 30 meters wide waterfall is one of the top attractions in North Iceland and part of the famous scenic route,

The Diamond Circle. So we are at this, I think, pretty famous waterfall here, and my travel partner has already waterfalled out here, decided not to do complete hike to it. I think it’s pretty, but it’s a waterfall. How did you like this waterfall? – [Partner] It’s pretty nice,

But my favorite one is still in Sierra Leone. – It was in Guinea. – [Partner] Guinea, I mean. That was where it was. – [Lea] Today we are visiting, I think, the first like, really big tourist trap of our trip, which is not to be missed on most Iceland’s itineraries. And that is the lake called Myvatn. And it’s not only a lake, it’s also a region. And I’m actually looking very forward to it

Because my guess is that there will be very great adventures waiting. ♪ Come away ♪ ♪ All it takes is while I’ll wait for you ♪ ♪ I’ll wait for you ♪ – [Lea] So this is it, people. This is the first view of Lake Myvatn, and isn’t it absolutely beautiful with these volcanoes here in the background? Really a little bit ultra worldly. Myvatn is a lake which was created by a large basaltic lava eruption only 2,300 years ago. The name of the lake means the Lake of the Midges, and it comes from the huge number of midges to be found there in the summer. The lake midge doesn’t bite or sting

And they are crucial to the ecosystem of Myvatn. I am super excited to be here because there are a lot of super interesting things to see here at the lake, and also in the lake surrounding. And to start with, we will circumnavigate the lake to see it from all angles

And to see the coolest things that are there to see. The Ring Road number one and Road 848 go around the lake and the curves of this drive gently followed the lake’s shape for 36 kilometers and offer some great stops and scenic views. Lake Myvatn in best weather and best conditions. Super lucky today,

And a very good day to explore this little gem here. So when navigating Myvatn, you always get a bit more away of it and then you get closer to the shore again. And the southern half of the lake that we are approaching now, is definitely the more touristic part. I know it because there are like, more sites to see,

And also according to the amount of cars that we have met here since arriving at the lake. It’s much more people now. Skutustadagigar is one of the most famous and scenic features of Lake Myvatn. It’s the name of a row of pseudocraters that are not magma-producing volcanic vents,

But were formed by gas explosions when boiling lava float over the cool wet surfaces around 2,300 years ago. The heat caused steam eruptions, which resulted in their crater-like shape. As they were not the sources of lava or volcanoes in themselves, they are not considered true craters.

But with their extraordinary green color and shapes, one of the most famous landmarks of the area. So maybe this right here on the lake is not exactly the most exciting we did the last days, because it’s quite busy. But what is indeed exciting is the views. And the sides of these pseudocraters here on the most eastern side of the lake,

There are a few things for us to stop for and we will go now. ♪ The sun will shine on you ♪ ♪ Wherever you go ♪ ♪ Wherever you go ♪ ♪ It is big ♪ ♪ Get started, stay strong ♪ – Lake Myvatn. Very nice views everywhere.

Hofdi is one of the areas to visit when driving around Lake Myvatn. It forms a peninsula into the lake and its original name is Buck Point, which comes from the name of its owner in the early 20th century. He and his wife planted thousands of trees and other plants there

During their summer holidays for decades. After the husband passed away, the widow donated this property to the county, and since then it has been open to the public to enjoy. Now coming up to one of the best parts of visiting Myvatn and no for once, I mean not some stunning nature.

So if you have followed this channel awhile, you know that I like great food and there’s a restaurant here at the lake that is renowned as one of the best in Iceland. And of course that means I need to visit. ♪ What are you waiting for ♪ ♪ Get up and get it done ♪ – [Lea] That is it. Vogafjos Restaurant and Farm. One of the best restaurants in Iceland is situated close to Myvatn Lake. At Vogafjos Farm, you can dine with a view into the stable, and I can confirm the exceptional quality of the food. The fish, and? – [Partner] The lamb. – [Lea] We will see. – [Lea] You also can stay in the guest house. That is supposed to be one of the best recommendations in the area and has some amazing views on the Myvatn surroundings. But it was, of course, fully booked at our time of traveling. Alternatively, there is a lovely campground to stay very close to Vogafjos Farm, where we actually washed our laundry. And for shopping food or any other needs like an ATM, visit the only small town along the lake, Reykjahlic. Reykjahlic is a touristic place so there are quite a few options for accomodation around the lake, but besides of the lovely Vogafjos Farm, I don’t really dare to recommend any of the ones I saw, because they were rather overpriced altogether. Good morning, party people. Today is day two of our Myvatn experience, and there’s a reason you should at least spend two days here because Myvatn is not only a lake, but also a super interesting geologically area with a lot of things to see.

So I think it’s nice to have one day to see the lake and one day, like we have now, to see what we are going to now. ♪ Somewhere ♪ ♪ Between the sun and the deep blue sea ♪ ♪ That’s where you’ll find me ♪ ♪ My feet in the sand ♪

♪ Green umbrella drink in my hand ♪ ♪ That’s where you’ll find me ♪ – [Lea] The Hverir Geothermal Area is only a few hundred meters off the Ring Road and one of the most impressive things to see around Lake Myvatn. There are many mud pools, steam vents, fumaroles, cracked earth,

Ground colored by minerals, and bubbling water. And it is a place that is unforgettable due to another reason. If you have a strong preference for the odor of rotten eggs, you will love the smell of the hydrogen sulfur of the pools. You can literally feel that the hissing ground beneath you is alive,

And the Mars-like scenery is one of a kind. The Mars comparison is, by the way, pretty accurate. NASA actually used this area in the past as a training center for their astronauts. That was lovely, but now we are turning into another area that is supposed to go a little up some mountains or hill. And on the way there is something very special, too, we want to visit. This here is the so-called endless shower and maybe I should have a shower. One of the most amazing outdoor bathrooms of the planet, this never-ending outdoor shower in Iceland. It is connected to a thermal spring. As a result of which, there’s hot water in the shower all year round. And of course,

My travel partner, I and our motorcycles couldn’t resist to take a lovely shower here in the outdoors of Iceland. Nice shower. Okay, so this with the shower was fun, but we are actually here for another reason. We want to go to a lake that is in a volcanic crater

And supposed to look stunning. On the way to the Viti Crater, you will drive by a geothermal power plant, a testimony of Iceland’s attempts to tame the raw power of the geothermal elements for green energy. So left and right of us is all the Krafla volcano and volcanic system, and it looks all so cool,

If you ask me. Really like, other-worldly beautiful. Many of the top attractions around Myvatn, like the geothermal area, are within the Krafla Volcanic System, which is 10 kilometers wide and 90 kilometers long. Krafla is one of Iceland’s most active volcanoes. The road into the Krafla Volcanic Area

Leads you right to a crater called Viti, which translated means hell. Viti was formed in 1724 by a massive eruption, and this event lasted in its entirety for five years and was called the Myvatn Fires. The diameter of the crater is around 300 meters. It is much better known, however,

For the aqua blue water that sits within it year round. This spectacular coloration is due to the elements brought up from the geothermal activity in the area. Guys, this crater is not the only crater called Viti in Iceland. In the next episode, we will make another trip to hell, or should I rather say off-road heaven? We will change our bikes for a 4X4 super jeep, and the company of an awesome Iceland expert

And explore an area called Askja in the Highlands. And without saying too much, this was a hell of a trip. But before I see you guys next Thursday, give this episode a thumbs up and leave a comment.

Top things to do at Myvatn: A motorcycle Roadtrip to Lake Myvatn, the Geothermal area Hverir and the Krafla volcanic system.

A magical world way up in North-Iceland. An area, where you can experience first hand that our planet earth is alive. Another world like on the moon, full of sulfur fields, pseudo craters, lava pillars, and a lake inside a volcanic crater. Join the extraordinary motorcycle journey to lake Myvatn one of THE places to visit in Iceland.

00:00 Introduction to the Myvatn Road Trip
01:06 Visiting Goðafoss waterfall on the way to Myvatn
02:50 Arriving at Lake Myvatn
4:12 Circumnavigating Lake Myvatn and visiting the best sights
10:21 Visiting Sulfur fields at the Geothermal area Hverir
12:08 The famous icelandic Endless Shower
13:00 The Krafla volcanic system and Viti Crater

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// Riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700 called Fox. Bought the Fox myself in 2019 in Germany.

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34 Comments

  1. @totoarriba

    I have got the impression that something has changed for the better. Different filming equipment or editing software?

  5. @palantir135

    Good evening Lea,

    I’ve seen so many great waterfalls in Norway but the Godafoss is a nice one too. I know there are bigger ones there.
    Iceland is a land of many colors (and landscapes). I would take thousands of pictures there and hours and hours of video footage of the rides. They would have to drag me away from a photogenic place.

  8. @popeye77ish

    Danke Lea. Just amazingly stunning. And you're lucky the weather was really good. Happy travels

  10. @brucegerken1063

    Great video thank you very well done as always. Sure gad your back love your videos thanks again cheers to ya.

  11. @danielmcneil3004

    Hi Lea. You said Myvatn was a hell of a trip, and as usual you produced a hell of a video. Maybe eventually your travel partner will catch the bug for sightseeing and have the same enthusiasm as you. Thanks for sharing the beauty of this wonderful part of Iceland. Cheers and stay safe and well, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

  14. @ttrguy9952

    Lea
    This was a very mesmerizing video of a place I need to visit soon. Only you could bring out this incredible scenery. It's like being there in person.
    Of course many Roses for this one! I can't wait for the next episode!
    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🏆🏆
    Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady!

  15. @anns143

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  17. @patrickvincent70

    Danke Lea for allowing us to discover Myvatn region with you. Your video and choice of sceneries are exceptional. 👌

  22. @andrewewan624

    Superb video and drone footage.
    Beautiful scenery…and giving us all an entertaining history lesson.
    Stay safe…

  25. @suek.5057

    That was a stunningly beautiful video. What gorgeous scenery.

    Thanks for taking us along, and once again, welcome back.

  26. @burenvanpaul

    I always go to my hometheater to watch your episodes, they are always so beautiful to see on the big screen. Happy New Year!

  28. @RODLASSADVENTURES

    Great video! I’m thinking about going next summer to Iceland. Two questions: Is it more expensive, than my country (Spain 🇪🇸) ?And which is the best season to go? Thanks 💪

  30. @Trumpets4me

    Yet another spectacular stunning video. Your camera work is TOP NOTCH. Just Brilliant.

  33. @ROTV-DanLockhart

    Amazing that you can actually pronounce these Icelandic landmarks. Great episode, Lea! Thanks. So glad you're back!

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