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Diamond Circle

Diamond Circle

10 narrated stops

See North Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, geothermal areas, and northern coastal towns in one journey.

Stops on this journey

  1. 1. Godafoss

    A geological and historical landmark where the Skjalfandafljot river drops over a basalt horseshoe, marking the site of Iceland's conversion to Christianity.

  2. 2. Húsavík

    Discover Húsavík, a charming northern town famous for world-class whale watching, restorative geothermal sea baths, and its rich history as the first settled location in Iceland.

  3. 3. Asbyrgi

    A massive geological depression in the Oxarfjordur region, Asbyrgi features 100-meter cliffs, ancient birch woods, and a distinct central rock formation known as Eyjan.

  4. 4. Dettifoss waterfall

    Located in the rugged heart of North Iceland, Dettifoss is a spectacle of raw energy, plunging 45 meters into the dramatic Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.

  5. 5. Myvatn

    A detailed guide to the geological formations, unique bird species, and geothermal culture surrounding North Iceland's Myvatn region.

  6. 6. Dimmuborgir

    A sprawling field of jagged lava pillars and volcanic caves, Dimmuborgir offers a landscape shaped by steam and fire that is rare to find on dry land.

  7. 7. Grjótagjá

    Laugin er staðsett í gjá í nokkurskonar helli. Í þakinu eru stór björg sem sum virðast vera að losna. Í lauginni er pláss fyrir 20-30 í einu. Tveir inngangar eru í laugina fyrir sitthvort kynið. Frá munnanum eru klifraðir 2-3 metrar niður að vatninu. Vatnið er 2-3 metra djúpt. Laugin er 7-8 m að len...

  8. 8. Námafjall

    Namafjall and the Hverir geothermal field offer a raw encounter with the earth’s interior, where boiling mud pots and pressurized steam vents redefine the Icelandic landscape.

  9. 9. Krafla

    „Jarðhitasvæðið í Kröflu er í gamalli öskju sem er næstum fyllt upp á barma af móbergi og hraunum, en klofin í tvo helminga af gjástykki með NNA-SSV-stefnu. Sprengigígar og miklar leirmyndanir frá nútíma (Hvannstóð og Krókóttuvötn) vitna um öfluga hveravirkni vestast í öskjunni, þótt nú sé kalt. Hel...

  10. 10. Akureyri

    Situated at the base of Iceland's longest fjord, Akureyri serves as the primary hub of the north, blending steep mountain terrain with a resilient urban culture.

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