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Why explore the Diamond Circle in the North East of Iceland?

Have you been on the wonderful Golden Circle? Seen all the epic sites on the South Coast of Iceland? Do you want to impress your friends with pictures and stories from one of the lesser-known but perhaps the most stunning places in Iceland? Well, then the Diamond Circle route in the northeast of Iceland might just be for you. Browse our huge collection of travel stories and articles about the beautiful places on the Diamond Circle.

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River rafting adventure in Iceland with Arctic Rafting

In the heart of the Icelandic Golden Circle, the thrill of adventure meets the beauty of nature. Founded in 1985, the rafting and kayaking company Arctic Rafting offers a gateway to the exhilarating world of river rafting in Iceland under the stewardship of Tinna Sigurðardóttir,…

Sky Lagoon spa – relax & unwind in paradise

The Sky Lagoon spa is located near downtown Reykjavik. Here, you can experience authentic Icelandic luxury with unparalleled calmness and relaxation. Visiting the Sky Lagoon is, therefore, one of the best ways to end a cruise through Europe. This beautifully designed outdoor spa is open for…

Stuck in Iceland recommends: Sümac restaurant

In this first special Stuck in Iceland restaurant recommendation, we will talk about one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Reykjavík, the Middle-Eeastern themed Sümac, run by one of Iceland´s most renowned chefs, Þráinn Freyr Vigfússon. Þráinn also runs ÓX, one of the three Michelin-star…

Lee-Anne Fox has visited Iceland 17 times – here are her travel tips

As I have often discussed, a big part of my motivation for running Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine is the great people I have known through this part-time passion project. Sadly, I have not met all of these people, but that is a feature of…

Attractions on the Diamond Circle

The attractions along the way include the following:

Goðafoss waterfall in Iceland in winter.
Goðafoss waterfall in Iceland in winter.

Goðafoss – The Waterfall of the Gods

Did a Viking Chieftain throw his pagan gods in the waterfall? We will never know but that legend gives the waterfall it name.

Lake Mývatn – The Beauty of the Diamond Circle

A huge bird sanctuary and the site of immense natural beauty. Take a stroll in nature’s sculpture at Dimmuborgir. You should also soak the local nature baths.

Hail to the King! Dettifoss Waterfall in north eastern Iceland.
Hail to the King! Dettifoss Waterfall in north eastern Iceland.

Dettifoss – The Beast of the Diamond Circle

The most powerful waterfall in Europe thunders away. Don´t miss it!

Hljóðaklettar – Echo Rocks

No this is not a defunct eighties band. Hljóðaklettar is an area with beautiful rock formations.

Ásbyrgi canyon lies in the north of Iceland, about two hours' drive to the east from Akureyri. The horseshoe-shaped depression is part of the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park and measures approximately 3.5 km in length and 1.1 km across. For more than half of its length, the canyon is divided through the middle by a distinctive rock formation 25 meters high called Eyjan (
Ásbyrgi canyon lies in the north of Iceland, about two hours’ drive to the east from Akureyri. The horseshoe-shaped depression is part of the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park and measures approximately 3.5 km in length and 1.1 km across. For more than half of its length, the canyon is divided through the middle by a distinctive rock formation 25 meters high called Eyjan (“the Island”), from which hikers may enjoy spectacular views.

Ásbyrgi – the shelter of the gods

This is the place where Sleipnir, the horse of the Norse god Óðinn stepped down and left a huge hoofmark. True story.

Tjörnes – puffins and fossils bonanza

On this peninsula there are nesting grounds for puffins and layers of ancient fossils.

Sunset at GeoSea Baths in Húsavík.
Sunset at GeoSea Baths in Húsavík.

Húsavík town

The wonderful town of Húsavík has some of the best whale watching in Iceland and the newly opened GeoSea baths.