Krafla

Volcanic caldera Skútustaðahreppur, Norðurland Eystra, Iceland

What to expect

Krafla is a caldera of about 10 km in diameter with a 90 km long fissure zone, located in the north of Iceland in the Mývatn region. Its highest peak reaches up to 818 m and it is 2 km in depth. There have been 29 reported eruptions in recorded history. The area is also a potential spot for birdwatching, although no birds have been reported yet

Plan your family visit to the Krafla with these blog insights 👇

Iceland: 15 days of family road trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Krafla, a volcanic caldera with several volcanoes, craters, and geothermal phenomena. We walked around Viti crater, which is filled with blue water

Highlights: The volcanic caldera was fascinating, with a lot to see. We enjoyed the walk around Viti crater and the stunning views ✨

Landmarks of Iceland Ring Road Trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the volcano and saw the hot springs area packed with hot mud pots and spouting steam

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the mini eruptions and the strange landscape ✨