The notebook of Mývatn and the Diamond Circle
Seek wide horizons.
Volcanic lake, geothermal fields, craters and ice canyon make up the great natural circuit of the north.
At your own pace
Identity summary
4 to 8 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Lake · Volcano · Nature · River
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Mývatn and the Diamond Circle
Volcanic lake, geothermal fields, craters and ice canyon make up the great natural circuit of the north.
To understand what Mývatn and Circle of Diamond is, you must look at Lake Mývatn, Hverir and Dimmuborgir. These places give us a view of a territory marked by the shores and lakes, volcanic landscapes, natural spaces and river landscapes and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 4 to 8 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Mývatn
- Hverir
- Dimmuborgir
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lake Mývatn
Mývatn is a shallow lake punctuated by lava formations, pseudo craters and bird-rich areas. Making a tour of it reveals a succession of very different landscapes rather than a single point of view.
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Hverir
Hverir The smell of sulphur and the noise of vents make the geothermal system immediately sensitive; you must stay strictly on the roads.
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Dimmuborgir
Dimmuborgir forms a maze of columns, arches and lava cavities at the edge of Mývatn. Several loops make it possible to adapt the walk, from the short family discovery to a longer walk in this dark landscape.
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Dettifoss
Dettifoss precipitates a mass of grey water into the Jökulsá canyon in Fjöllum with almost physical power. Both banks give different experiences and their access routes do not meet directly.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
Same landscapes and the same pace of travel, elsewhere in the world.
