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The Diamond Circle Officially Opened!
Sep 07, 2020
The Diamond Circle can be described as a magnificent circuit of 250km in the Northeast of Iceland.
It was a milestone for the tourism sector in the northeast of Iceland when the tourist route the Diamond Circle
was officially opened on last Sunday, the 6th of September. This picturesque 250 km/155 mi route has five key destinations and stunning sights and landscapes on the way. The Diamond Circle connects the town of Húsavík, lake Mývatn, Ásbyrgi canyon, and the waterfalls Goðafoss and Dettifoss. Along the way, you will also drive along and find Tjörnes Peninsula which offers great views over Skjálfandi bay, the lush valley of Hólmatungur, the geothermal area of Hverir, and the black lava formation at Dimmuborgir.
The time needed to explore the Diamond Circle depends on each traveler. The length of the route allows visitors to explore it within one day. However, our recommendation is to spend a bit longer time in the northeast region and account for extra time if you want to go off the beaten track to discover some of the more remote wonders of North Iceland.
For the past years, the road between Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss has been the only section of the Diamond Circle that is not on a paved road and occasionally has the condition of the road section been troubling travelers. However, with newly built roads travelers can enjoy this magnificent route all on paved roads from now on.
In terms of accommodation on the Diamond Circle, the widest selection of options is in Húsavík
and the surrounding area and as well, around lake Mývatn.
We welcome you to Húsavík and hopefully, you can explore the spectacular landscapes of the Northeast region on the way.
Photo on top: Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdottir along with Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir Minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation and Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Transport and Local Government opening the Diamond Circle on last Sunday. Source: Markaðsstofa Norðurlands
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