Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall & Mývatn's Volcanic World

From Mývatn, drive the Diamond Circle to witness the immense power of Dettifoss waterfall before returning to explore the otherworldly landscapes of Lake Mývatn, ending your day in Akureyri.

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4.8
08:30·1 hour 30 mins
[Hike][Easy] Dettifoss West (Route 862)
Feel the ground tremble at Europe's most powerful waterfall. The west side offers multiple viewpoints to appreciate the raw power and immense spray of the glacial water.
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1 hour
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4.6
11:00·45 mins
Námaskarð Geothermal Area (Hverir)
Walk through a Mars-like landscape of bubbling mud pots, hissing steam vents (fumaroles), and colorful mineral deposits. The smell of sulfur is strong here!
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20 mins
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4.6
12:05·1 hour
[Hike][Easy] Dimmuborgir (Church Circle)
Walk through the 'Dark Castles,' a chaotic field of unique lava formations, arches, and caves. The easy 'Church Circle' path is a great introduction.
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15 min
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4.3
1 hour
Grjótagjá
Lava cave with hot spring, Game of Thrones filming location
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