Dimmuborgir

also known as Dark Castles

475 km from Reykjavík · ~6h 0m· Updated Jul 29, 23:40 UTC

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Lava field with dramatic rock formations resembling castles and caves. Associated with Icelandic folklore of trolls and Yule Lads. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.

Clear surface, light wind, good weather

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Dimmuborgir

Temperature4°C

Wind5.5 m/s (gusts 7)

Forecast: next 24h

0:004°C2 m/s

3:003°C2 m/s

6:005°C3 m/s

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15:005°C4 m/s

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21:004°C3 m/s

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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