Lake Myvatn

Lake Myvatn is a lake formed in the remains of a major volcanic eruption about 2,000 years ago, located in northern Iceland, about a five-hour drive from Reykjavik. It's about an hour's drive from the northern town of Akureyri. The area is still an area of active volcanic activity. Nearby is the Askja Volcano and Lake Viti (Hell), which are famous for hikers. Lake Myvatn is also beautiful, but there are many things to see in the surrounding area of the lake. There is a pseudo-crater formed during a volcanic eruption, which speaks of the power of Iceland's volcanic activity. Strange lava pillars are lined up in a lava field called Dimmuborgir. As the Icelandic word "dark town" suggests, mysteriously shaped black rocks tower like buildings. There is a legend in Dimmuborgir that the demon who was exiled from heaven fell into this land and tried to create a cemetery of hell, but was stopped and exiled by the eight elves of light living in this land.