“Dimmuborgir” is in a very peaceful place with a beautiful view over lake of Mývatn. There is ample birdlife in the neighbourhood and the possibility to pick berrys in the fall. The guesthouse is nicely situated for sightseeing tours around the North East of Iceland that includes Krafla, Askja, Husavik etc.

Most of visitors choose to spend at least couple of days in this amazing area.

Mývatn Nature Baths

Mývatn Nature Baths - Iceland´s newest geothermal spa. Opened on the 30th of June 2004, Mývatn Nature Baths is the latest addition to the region´s many visitor attractions. Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth´s surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 metres.

Askja

Askja - an active centre of a volcanic system (the latest eruption in Askja occurred in the autumn 1961). For many years now, the Askja Lunar Tour has been the most popular guided daytour from Lake Mývatn. It leads through the largest wilderness of Iceland, filled with marvels of nature, driving across lunar landscapes where US-astronauts trained before they ventured to the moon in 1969. Includes Lake Öskjuvatn and the explosion crater Viti.

Dimmuborgir (Dark Castles)

The Mývatn region is a world of adventure and natural wonders. Among places of particular interests is Dimmuborgir, volcanic rock formations to the east of the lake. The area is characterized by numerous forms of mystery and imagination, carved in lava, created in the violent throes of an extensive volcanic eruption. The best known formation is “the Church”, a cave open at both ends with a high dome-shaped roof.

Lake Mývatn

It covers 37 km2 of area and is one of the largest lakes in Iceland. The surroundings are unique, sculpted by volcanic eruptions throughout the ages. Birdlife on and around the lake is abundant – perfect place for birdwatchers.

Hverfjall/Hverfell

It´s a huge, circular crater with a depth of 140 meters and 1000 meters in circumference. It is among the most beautiful tephra rings in Iceland and one of the largest on the planet.

Dettifoss waterfall

Dettifoss is in the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum. This is Iceland´s greatest and most majestic waterfall and is indeed among Europe´s most powerful falls. Dettifoss is 45 meters in height and 100 meters wide and its force is such that the rock face trembles when hit by the weight of an immense column of white-foaming water.

Town of Húsavík

Húsavík is Þingeyjarsýsla´s centre of administration, trade and services. The town is pleasantly placed, surrounded by beautiful scenery and has become the centre of whale watching in Iceland; a place where tourists come to see those magnificent animals in their natural environment. A good way to spend the day would be to begin by a visit to the Whale Museum, then take a boat trip tour into the bay to watch the whales at play in the dark-blue ocean.

Goðafoss (Waterfall of the Gods)

Goðafoss is in river Skjálfandafljót near main ring road 1. It is not particularly high, but this has not detracted from its fame or beauty. It is divided into two main falls by a rocky promontory at the waterfall edge. The godly name is traced back to an event recorded in Icelandic Sagas, describing how one of the local chieftains, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, dispensed of his heathen gods by throwing them in the falls as a sure sign that he had now converted to Christianity.

Skútustaðagígar

In this area you can find pseudocraters formed in a steam explosion when molten lava rushed over wetlands. It´s an ideal spot for birdwatching and has been declared a preserved natural sight.

Hverir við Námafjall

High temperature area where you find solfataras, steamvents and bubbling mudpits. The area is very colorful, but visitors must beware of the fragile soil and high temperatures.

Krafla&Askja

One of Icelands most active volcanic areas. The last eruption period was between 1978-1984. Worth visiting is the Leirhnjúkur area and the crater Stóra – Víti. Geothermal energy is harnessed in the Krafla power plant. For more information about organized tours got to www.askjatours.is or www.sba.is.

Aurora Borealis

From September to October and from March to April, when there is cold weather and clear sky, you can see Aurora Borealis or northern light, that some people call Dance of the Spirits. Keeping silent, watching and even hearing the lights dancing throught the sky - it´s a magnificent experience!