Diamond Circle
North Iceland's answer to the Golden Circle is a roughly 445 km loop from Akureyri through Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Húsavík, and Ásbyrgi canyon. It rivals the South Coast for variety - Europe's most powerful waterfall, a whale-watching capital, and a legendary canyon. Roads are generally good, but gravel sections near Dettifoss require care.
84% clear
Destinations along the route
Highlights
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Dettifoss (Europe's most powerful)
- Húsavík whale watching
- Ásbyrgi canyon
- Mývatn nature baths
- Dimmuborgir lava formations
Travel information
June–September (winter access limited)
2 days
Planning the drive itself: do you need a 4x4 for this route? · doing it in a campervan
About this data
Road conditions are updated every 15 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). The condition summary above reflects the latest data for road segments along Diamond Circle. Always verify with road.is andSafeTravel.is before driving.