In July. At midnight in the north of Iceland. We sat down on our little walk and recorded this little video of an Icelandic summer symphony. We hope you find it relaxing and that it inspires you to visit the Diamond Circle in the north of Iceland.

Relax by watching this video of an Icelandic summer symphony

We recorded this video while staying at the farm of Midhvammur. The farm is on the Diamond Circle route. This farm has it all, great locally grown food and great people. We went out for a walk, and just a few minutes from the farm, we discovered this wonderful little lake.

Free road trip plans with maps

Day-by-day plans for the four drives most people take, each on an interactive map with where to sleep, fuel stops, waterfalls and reader discounts along the way. Built for a relaxed pace, not a race.

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Map of hot springs, spas and pools

Every lagoon, wild hot spring and town pool in Iceland on one map. Find warm water near you, and see which spas give my readers a discount.

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Discover the Diamond Circle in the North of Iceland

Check out our Diamond Circle Road Trip plan, rent a car in Iceland, book a hotel, and plan your Icelandic adventure today.

Attractions on the Diamond Circle in Iceland include:

Lake Myvatn: The area has wonderfully refreshing Nature Baths. If you stay at Lake Myvatn, we recommend the local Fosshótel. 

Námaskarð pass near Lake Myvatn in the north east of Iceland
Everything bubbles and steams at Námaskarð pass near Lake Mývatn.

Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. This majestic canyon has perfect basalt rock formations and stunning waterfalls. It is just a fantastic area!

Hafragilsfoss waterfall is one of the beautiful sights when you are hiking the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon
Hafragilsfoss waterfall is one of the beautiful sights when you are hiking the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon

Hljóðaklettar– want to be blown away by incredible rock formations? Hljóðaklettar, or Echo Rocks, is a place to discover and enjoy.

Lava wall at Hljóðaklettar
Lava wall at Hljóðaklettar

Ásbyrgi is the oasis of the north.

The view over Ásbyrgi. The field is where Sigur-rós played.
The view over Ásbyrgi. The field is where Sigur-rós played.

Aldeyjarfoss waterfall – this remote waterfall is stunningly beautiful and framed by incredible basalt columns. 

Aldeyjarfoss waterfall in north east Iceland.
Aldeyjarfoss waterfall has the best basalt columns!

Goðafoss waterfall – is the waterfall of the Gods, closely linked to when Christianity was adopted by the Icelanders. 

Goðafoss waterfall in the north of Iceland
Goðafoss waterfall in the north of Iceland

Dimmuborgir – even more stunning rock formations are in this impressive lava field. 

Kirkjan at the Dimmuborgir lava field.
Kirkjan or the ‘Church’ at the Dimmuborgir lava field.

Dettifoss waterfall, the biggest waterfall in Iceland. It roars and splashes. This vast waterfall is a delight to experience and photograph.

Dettifoss waterfall.
Dettifoss waterfall.

Húsavik town has terrific whale watching. The town is the scene of the Netflix film The Story of Fire Saga. The Oscar-nominated song ‘My Home Town’ is from the film