A dark labyrinth of lava castles.
Dimmuborgir is a strange and beautiful field of towering lava pillars, arches and caves on the eastern shore of Lake Myvatn.
Walking trails wind through the dark formations, woven with folklore about trolls and the Icelandic Yule Lads.
North Iceland is served by Akureyri Airport with quick flights from Reykjavik, and sits squarely on the ring road for anyone driving the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Towering pillars, arches and hollows of black rock.
Easy and longer loops through the formations.
Home in legend to trolls and the Yule Lads.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Dimmuborgir is in Northeast Iceland, Iceland. It is on the eastern shore of Lake Myvatn in the northeast.
Dimmuborgir is known for its dramatic lava rock formations, walking trails, the Kirkjan lava arch and rich folklore.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.