Take the time to explore the region's main natural wonders! Have you seen Námaskarð or Goðafoss waterfall? There are so many things to see and do!
Schedule 2026
All days
At Gígur Visitor Centre - Pop-up: Battle of Iceland VR - 1500 isk. Open every day 10-17.
16:00-18:00 Persónulega safnið at Einarsstaðir is welcoming guests all days of the winter festival. Free entry!
Friday, February 27th
16:30 Group horse ride on Lake Mývatn. Everyone welcome, free entry. The group ride leaves from Sel-Hótel Mývatn.
18:30 Buggy show/playnight at Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir.
20:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.
20:30 Party pubquiz in Vogafjós - Free entry!
Saturday, February 28th
10:00 - 16:00 Mývatn Open - Horses on ice at Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir.
14:00 - 17:00 Cake buffet at Sel-Hótel Mývatn.
17:00-19:00 Mývatn öl brwery open and free beer.
19:00-21:00 Pizza buffet at Sel-Hótel Mývatn.
Sunday, March 1st
12:00-14:00 Free crosscountry skiing class. Register at visitmyvatn@gmail.com.
13:00-15:00 Family fun day at Vaglaskógur - hosted by Bjarmi.
14:00 14:00 Skijoring class. Bring your crosscountry skis and your dog - lines and belts will be provided on site. Registration: visitmyvatn@gmail.com.
14:00-16:00 Ice skating fun with Nature Conservation Agency behind Skjólbrekka.
16:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.
16:00–18:00 Musical Gathering at Breiðanes. Come and get to know the work being done there, enjoy coffee and kleina, and listen to great music.
20:00 A movie night at Laugaskóli. The documentary "Voru allir hér?". Free entry!
Monday, March 2nd
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir! Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min.
16:30–18:00 Open House at Mýsköpun, located in Kísiliðjan building. Learn more about our work and future plans.
18:00-20:00 Taco buffet at Sel-Hótel Mývatn.
19:30 Open rehearsal and chat with the male choir Hreimur at Skjólbrekka – free entry!
19:30 Open rehearsal with the male choir Hreimur at Skjólbrekka. Chat after the rehearsal and Mývatn öl has beer for sale. Free entry!
Tuesday, March 3rd
7:30-21:30 Laugar Sports Centre offers free access to the gym and swimming pool from 07:30–21:30. Welcome!
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir!
Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min.
17:00 A movie night at Laugaskóli. The documentary "Voru allir hér?". Free entry!
20:00 Let's sing together at Þorgeirskirkja. The choir Söngfélagið Sálubót welcomes you and we'll sing together. Conductor: Guðlaugur Viktorsson. Free entry and coffee!
Wednesday, March 4th
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir!
Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min.
16:00 - 18:00 - Handicraft get together at Vogafjós. Bring your handicraft and have a lovely time with fellow crafters! No entry fee.
20:00 Game Night at Kiðagil, Bárðardalur – The youth association Einingin hosts a game night with cards on the table and a mix of classic and modern card games to learn and enjoy.
Thursday, March 5th
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir!
Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min.
16:30 - 18:30 - A walk with a ranger on ice to Mikley island on Mývatn. Meet at Gígur Visitor Center. Lenght: 4,5km.
20:00 Concert with the local band "Hjónabandið" at Gamli bærinn bar&bistro. The house opens at 20:00 and the concert starts at 21:00.
Friday, March 6th
11:00-14:00 Icelandic Sled Dog Club Championship by the Bird museum at Neslönd.
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir!
Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min.
16:00 Join Inga and Láki for a bike ride. Departure at from Skútustaðakirkja at 16:00.
20:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.
21:00 Karaoke at Gamli bærinn bar&bistro with Anna Dagbjört. Free entry!
Saturday, March 7th
11:00-16:00 Icelandic Sled Dog Club Championship by the Bird museum at Neslönd.
13:00-17:00 Flea Market at Skjólbrekka. Find some great bargains, and support the circular economy at the same time!
13:00–17:00 Waffle and hot chocolate sale at Skjólbrekka in support of youth athletes traveling to the Gothenburg Games.
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir! Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min.
16:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.
16:00-20:00 Cross-country skiing fun and après-ski with Mývatn Öl on the patio of Kaffi Sel.
17:00 Mæja’s sauna wagon – Gusa near Skútustaðir. Bookings here via private message on her Facebook page.
20:00 - Mývatn Öl Pub Quiz at Sel-Hótel Mývatn. Free entry!
Sunday, March 8th
11:00 Mæja’s sauna wagon – Gusa near Skútustaðir. Bookings here via private message on her Facebook page.
12:30 Mæja’s sauna wagon – Gusa near Skútustaðir. Bookings here via private message on her Facebook page.
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir! Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min.
16:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.
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