NORTH ICELAND
Krafla
Active volcanic system north of Lake Mývatn containing craters, geothermal areas and immense young lava fields.
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About Krafla
Krafla is one of Iceland’s best-known volcanic systems. The wider caldera contains Víti crater, Leirhnjúkur and lava created during the Krafla Fires of 1975–1984. It remains an active geothermal and volcanic landscape.
Our practical tips
✓Krafla is an area, not one viewpoint — combine Víti and Leirhnjúkur if conditions allow.
✓Snow can linger here much later than around Lake Mývatn.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Road access can be heavily affected by snow outside summer even when lower roads around Mývatn remain open.