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​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

Friday, February 27th

16:30 Group horse ride on Lake Mývatn. Everyone welcome, free entry. The group ride leaves from Sel-Hótel Mývatn.

 

18:00 Buggy show/playnight at Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir.

 

20:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 28th

10:00 - 16:00  Mývatn Open - Horses on ice at Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir. 

12:00-16:00 Icelandic snowcross championship.

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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.

14:00-16:00 Icescating fun with Nature Conservation Agency. 

16:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.

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 with the male choir Hreimur at Skjólbrekka – 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.

20:00 Open rehearsal with the choir Sálubót in Þorgrímskirkja - lets sing together. Free entry!

​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.

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.

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20:00 - Mývatn Öl Pub Quiz at Sel-Hótel Mývatn. Free entry!

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Sunday, March 8th

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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Mývatn Winter Festival
Skútustaðir
660 Mývatn 

 

Phone: +354 454 7105
info@visitmyvatn.is

Mývatn Winter Festival is presented by Þingeyjarsveit Municipality

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