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.
445 km total2 days recommended
97 clear sections0 cautions1 closed
97% clear
Destinations along the route
Akureyri390 km from Reykjavík
Goðafoss35 min (35 km) from Akureyri
Dettifoss1h 24m (95 km) from Goðafoss
Húsavík1h 17m (90 km) from Dettifoss
Ásbyrgi53 min (59 km) from Húsavík
Hverir1h 23m (72 km) from Ásbyrgi
Dimmuborgir3 min (3 km) from Hverir
Jarðböðin3 min (2 km) from Dimmuborgir
Mývatn17 min (14 km) from Jarðböðin
Highlights
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Dettifoss (Europe's most powerful)
- Húsavík whale watching
- Ásbyrgi canyon
- Mývatn nature baths
- Dimmuborgir lava formations
Travel information
Season
June–September (winter access limited)
Recommended time
2 days
About this data
Road conditions are updated every 10 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.