Iceland’s Diamond Circle: Why you should visit
The IndependentIceland has been something of a victim of its own beauty. Outside the town of Akureyri, a sightseeing circle of natural wonders dubbed the ‘Diamond Circle’ is an awe-inspiring alternative to the Golden Circle. open image in gallery Flights now run directly to Akureyri in North Iceland from London Gatwick In 2023, the first international flights started to arrive Akureyri, the quiet fjordal ‘Capital of North Iceland’. open image in gallery Dettifoss waterfall featured in Ridley Scott’s Prometheus There’s plenty to see in Iceland’s northern wilderness and following the 250km route of the Diamond Circle from Akureyri means it’s possible to hit the highlights in a single day. If, like me, driving isn’t your thing, tour companies run day trips around the Diamond Circle thanks to a demand for shore excursions from the Greenland and Arctic cruise ships that dock in Akureyri Harbour.
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