Best Of North Iceland 2018: Best Road Trip

Best Road Trip

Diamond Circle

All around the north

This 260 Km circuit in the North East of Iceland is a similar concept to the Southern Golden Circle, but with more stops. It includes classic sights like Góðafoss and Dettifoss, as well as the area around Lake Mývatn, the stunning Ásbyrgi canyon and Dimmuborgir. This is not a tour you can do in one day, however, so take your time, hike as much as you can and enjoy a classic Icelandic camping experience in the Jökulsárgljúfur area.

Runner-Up:

Tröllaskagi Peninsula

“The troll peninsula” is not too far from Siglufjörður, but it still has the feeling of a remote, fantastical land. From the iconic orange lighthouse to the spectacular snowy mountains, this peninsula is a maze of valleys and hills carved by ancient glaciers moving to sea. All that’s left now is the breathtaking view of the coast and the surrounding fjörds as you drive South to Dalvík.

Runner-Up:

Skagafjörður

The land that lies inland from Tröllaskagi has everything from adventurous trips to interesting food and lovely swimming pools. After passing Siglufjörður, you can loop around into the neighbouring fjord of Skagafjörður by driving along the stunning coastline. Then, visit Hofsós swimming pool and enjoy the view over the ocean, take a bite to eat in the cute town of Sauðarkrókur, and head back
to Akureyri.