A volcanic crater with a vivid blue lake.
Krafla is a powerful volcanic system near Myvatn, where the Viti crater holds a startling blue green lake and recent lava fields still steam.
Trails lead around the crater and across the Leirhnjukur lava, a landscape of raw geothermal power.
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 crater holding a vivid blue green lake.
Walk among warm, recent lava flows.
See how the earth's heat is harnessed.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Krafla and Viti is in Northeast Iceland, Iceland. It is north of Lake Myvatn in the northeast.
Krafla is known for the Viti explosion crater and its blue lake, the steaming Leirhnjukur lava fields and a geothermal power station.
The best time to visit is june to September, 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.