Diamond Circle
North Iceland's answer to the Golden Circle is a 260 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.
260 km total2 days recommended
97 clear sections0 cautions1 closed97% 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
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.