Myvatn Mystery and Magic - Game of Thrones
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Description
Mývatn Mystery and Magic - Game of Thrones is built for travellers who do not just want to see North Iceland, but want the landscape to mean something. This is the Lake Mývatn area as a fantasy world: dark lava castles, steaming ground, hidden caves, winter-film atmosphere and the real places connected with Game of Thrones.
The Mývatn region was chosen for the show's Beyond the Wall feeling in Season 3. The operator, The Traveling Viking, presents this as a specialist Game of Thrones route and notes that they have guided HBO crew and producers around the area. That gives the tour a much stronger story than a standard sightseeing loop.
It is also a proper North Iceland day out. You visit Goðafoss, explore Mývatn's lava and geothermal highlights such as Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá and Hverir, and finish with warm water at Forest Lagoon. The Forest Lagoon entrance ticket is included in the tour price, while lunch is not included.
Watch the Game of Thrones connection
The operator's video explains why Iceland played such a strong role in the Game of Thrones world and why the Mývatn area feels so convincing as a Beyond the Wall landscape.
Why Game of Thrones fans choose this tour
- Visit the Mývatn area connected with Beyond the Wall scenery from Game of Thrones Season 3.
- Explore Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá and geothermal landscapes that feel naturally cinematic.
- Travel with an operator that actively presents this as a Game of Thrones specialist route.
- Hear the story of Icelandic winter filming, including snow, frost and the harsh atmosphere that shaped the scenes.
- Balance filming-location storytelling with major North Iceland sights such as Goðafoss and included Forest Lagoon bathing.
Itinerary
Akureyri pickup and North Iceland storytelling
Start the Game of Thrones route
Meet your guide and head toward the Lake Mývatn area, where the volcanic landscape begins to feel more remote, wintry and cinematic. This is a tour for travellers who want the filming-location story as much as the scenery.
Goðafoss Waterfall
Waterfall of the Gods
The first major stop is Goðafoss, one of North Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls. Your guide can connect the waterfall to the story of Iceland's conversion to Christianity, giving the day a strong Icelandic history layer before the fantasy landscapes begin.
Lake Mývatn and Beyond the Wall landscapes
Season 3 atmosphere
The Mývatn area was used for the Beyond the Wall atmosphere in Game of Thrones Season 3. The operator highlights the winter filming conditions, snow, frost and rough weather that helped give the actors a real sense of life north of the Wall.
Dimmuborgir
Dark castles and lava formations
Walk among the strange lava towers of Dimmuborgir, whose name means dark castles. This is one of the strongest Game of Thrones-style stops on the route: black lava shapes, narrow paths and a landscape that already feels like a fantasy set.
Grjótagjá
Lava cave and geothermal water
Visit Grjótagjá, an atmospheric lava cave with geothermal water inside. It is one of the Mývatn area's most memorable film-fan stops and helps explain why this part of Iceland works so well for stories set beyond the edge of the known world.
Hverir geothermal area
Mud pots, steam vents and volcanic energy
At Hverir, bubbling mud pits, steaming vents and mineral-coloured ground show the raw geothermal power under North Iceland. It adds heat, smell, sound and movement to the otherwise wintry Game of Thrones feeling.
Forest Lagoon
Geothermal finish included
End the day with a relaxing soak at Forest Lagoon, with entrance included in the tour price. Bring swimwear and a towel, then use the lagoon stop as the warm, easy finish after waterfalls, lava fields and filming-location scenery.
The exact order can vary by season, weather, road conditions and operator timing, but the route is built around Game of Thrones scenery, Mývatn geology, Goðafoss and the included Forest Lagoon visit.
What is included
- Guided Lake Mývatn and Game of Thrones sightseeing tour
- Goðafoss waterfall stop
- Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá and Hverir stops when conditions allow
- Forest Lagoon entrance ticket included
- Pickup / meeting point logistics as shown in your booking details
- Online booking and instant confirmation
What do I need to bring
- Swimwear for Forest Lagoon
- Towel for the lagoon stop
- Warm layers and a windproof outer layer
- Comfortable walking shoes for lava and geothermal stops
- Camera or phone
- Water bottle and your electronic voucher
Good to know
- Forest Lagoon entrance is included in the tour price.
- The tour normally stops for lunch, but lunch is not included.
- The operator highlights the tour's Game of Thrones connection and Mývatn's Beyond the Wall atmosphere.
- The exact stop order can change with weather, road conditions and seasonal timing.
- Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to use the Forest Lagoon stop.
- Check your voucher for final pickup or meeting point details.
Meeting point: Pick-up / meeting point details are confirmed in your booking voucher.
Highlights
- Game of Thrones Beyond the Wall landscapes
- Dimmuborgir dark lava castles
- Grjótagjá lava cave
- Hverir mud pits and steam vents
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Forest Lagoon entrance included
Mývatn Game of Thrones Tour - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Mývatn area is connected with the Beyond the Wall atmosphere from Game of Thrones Season 3. The route focuses on the landscapes, caves and lava formations that make this part of North Iceland feel like the world north of the Wall.