Laxá in Mývatnssveit
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Laxá in Mývatnssveit

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TypeSpring-fed fishing river
Length59 km
Drainage basin1,550 km²
SourceLake Mývatn
MouthSkjálfandi Bay

Laxá in Mývatnssveit is a place in North Iceland and part of the varied landscape and local geography of the area. Visitors should plan according to current weather, road and access conditions, particularly when the location is away from populated areas. This description avoids specific claims that have not been independently verified.

Nearby places that can be useful when planning a route include Skútustaðagígar and Mývatn. Respect local signs, private land and any access restrictions during your visit.

Spring-fed river
Salmon river
Protected
Fishing
Waterfalls

Laxá flows from Lake Mývatn and is one of Iceland's best-known brown trout and salmon rivers.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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Laxá í Mývatnssveit er þekkt fyrir lífríki og laxveiði.