The Gigur visitor centre at Myvatn operates all year. Myvatn is a protected lake area with geological sights, a rocky promontory, and access by bus from Akureyri.
A year round stop at the lake
The visitor centre's all year operation places it within visits to Myvatn across the calendar. Its location connects the stop with the waters of the lake and the sights described below.
What is around it
Hofdi is a rocky promontory reaching into the waters of the lake, with views of its coves and inlets. Dimmuborgir, called the Dark Castles, is one of the distinctive lava formations in Iceland.
The protected lake
Myvatn is a legally protected conservation area. It also appears on the register of internationally important wetlands.
Planning the loop
Straeto runs a bus between Akureyri and Myvatn, with limited service in winter. This provides a public transport connection between the two places.
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