Dimmuborgir
A maze of lava pillars known as the 'Dark Castles,' with strangely shaped lava towers and arches. Parts of Game of Thrones were filmed here.
Dimmuborgir formed about 2,300 years ago, when lava flowed over a lake and left hollow lava columns. Later, their outer shells collapsed, leaving odd-shaped rock towers, caves, and arches. The name means 'Dark Castles.' There are several marked loop trails. The shortest takes about 15 minutes, and the loop through the 'Church' (Kirkjan) arch takes about an hour. Entry is free, and the parking lot has a café. Local folklore says the area is home to the 13 Yule Lads.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hverfjall
- Vogafjós Farm Resort
- Grjótagjá
- Höfði
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- Lake Mývatn
- Hverir (Námaskarð)
- Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters