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
10:00-11:00 Kids’ hour for prescool-aged children at the Sports Center in Reykjahlíð.
10:00-13:00 The ski area in Krafla is open.
10:00 - 16:00 Mývatn Open - Horses on ice at Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir.
14:00-14:30 "Where Did the Birds Come From?” Sölvi Rúnar, director of RAMÝ, gives a talk about the migration of Icelandic birds, with special emphasis on species from the Mývatn area, at the Gígur Visitor Centre. Perfect for the whole family! - CANCELLED
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 cross country skiing class. Register at visitmyvatn@gmail.com.
13:00-15:00 Family fun day at Vaglaskógur - hosted by Bjarmi.
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!
20:00 Poetry reading and photo exhibition at Gígur Visitor Centre. Rakel Hinriks selects and reads nature poetry.
Monday, March 2nd
06:00-07:00 Open gym class with Sandra at the Sports Center in Reykahlíð.
14:00-18:00 GoKart on Stakhólstjörn, Skútustaðir! Price: 6000 ISK pr 10 min, 9000 ISK pr 20 min. - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
16:30–18:00 Open House at Mýsköpun, located in Kísiliðjan building. Learn more about our work and future plans. - POSTPONED to March 9th.
16:30-18:30 The ski area in Krafla is open. CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER!
17:00-18:00 Open gym class with Sandra at the Sports Center in Reykahlíð.
18:00-20:00 Taco buffet at Sel-Hótel Mývatn.
19:30 Open rehearsal with the male choir Hreimur at Skjólbrekka. Chat after the rehearsal and Mývatn öl has beer for sale. Free entry! POSTPONED to March 9th
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.
16:00-19:00 The ski area in Krafla is open.
16:10-17:10 Open low impact exercise class with Aðalbjörg at the Sports Center in Reykjahlíð.
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
06:00-07:00 Open gym class with Sandra at the Sports Center in Reykahlíð.
11:00-13:00 Púkinn truck will be by Sel-hótel Mývatn. Great offers of winter clothes from FOX, DC, DRAGON and QUICKSILVER.
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.
17:00-18:00 Open gym class with Sandra at the Sports Center in Reykahlíð.
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.
16:10-17:10 Open low impact exercise class with Aðalbjörg at the Sports Center in Reykjahlíð.
16:00-19:00 The ski area in Krafla is open.
16:30 - 18:30 - A walk with a ranger on ice to Mikley island on Mývatn. Meet at Gígur Visitor Center. Lenght: 4,5km.
17:30-19:00 Volleyball at the Sports Center in Reykjahlíð.
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
06:00-07:00 Open gym class with Sandra at the Sports Center in Reykahlíð.
11:00-12:30 Icelandic Sled Dog Club Championship by the Bird museum at Neslönd. ATTENTION! Today there will only be 10 km, so they will finish around noon.
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 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
10:00-11:00 Kids’ hour for prescool-aged children at the Sports Center in Reykjahlíð.
ATTENTION 11:00-15:00 Icelandic Sled Dog Club Championship by the Bird museum at Neslönd. Postponed to Sunday due to weather!
14:00-16:30 Flea Market at Skjólbrekka. Find some great bargains, and support the circular economy at the same time!
14:00-16:30 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.
15:00-17:30 Cross-country skiing fun and après-ski with Mývatn Öl on the patio of Kaffi Sel. ATTENTION! Cancelled due to weather!
16:00 The play Þrek og tár in Breiðumýri. Ticket sale: +354 618-0847 or umfefling@gmail.com.
17:00 Mæja’s sauna wagon – Gusa near Skútustaðir. Bookings here via private message on her Facebook page. ATTENTION! Cancelled due to weather!
20:00 - Mývatn Öl Pub Quiz at Sel-Hótel Mývatn. Free entry!
Sunday, March 8th
10:00-11:00 The ski area in Krafla is open.
NEW 10:30-14:00 Icelandic Sled Dog Club Championship by the Bird museum at Neslönd. Soup for sale inside the Bird museum. ATTENTION - Postponed to Sunday due to weather!
11:00 and 12:30 Mæja’s sauna wagon – Gusa near Skútustaðir. ATTENTION! Cancelled!
13:00-15:00 Learn how to fish through ice. Follow the trail on to the ice across from the turn to Reykjahlíðarflugvöllur airport. Best place to park your car is by Berjaya Myvatn hotel.
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.
Monday, March 9th
16:30–18:00 Open House at Mýsköpun, located in Kísiliðjan building. Learn more about our work and future plans. - POSTPONED to March 9th.
19:30 Open rehearsal with the male choir Hreimur at Skjólbrekka. Chat after the rehearsal and Mývatn öl has beer for sale. Free entry! POSTPONED to March 9th.