A vast, near perfect tephra crater.
Hverfjall is an enormous, almost perfectly round tephra crater rising abruptly beside Lake Myvatn, one of the largest of its kind in the world.
A steep path climbs to the rim for sweeping views over the lake, lava and crater floor.
North Iceland is served by Akureyri Airport with quick flights from Reykjavik, and sits squarely on the ring road for anyone driving the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A giant, near circular tephra ring.
A climb to the edge for wide views.
Views over lake, lava and craters.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Hverfjall is in Northeast Iceland, Iceland. It is beside Lake Myvatn in the northeast.
Hverfjall is known for its huge symmetrical crater, a rim hiking trail and panoramic views over the Myvatn area.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.