{"id":1334,"date":"2024-06-28T11:20:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/dimmuborgir-winter\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T15:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T13:38:58","slug":"dimmuborgir-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/dimmuborgir-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Dimmuborgir in winter (Myvatn): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a lava field with huge rock formations meets immaculate white snow&#8230; the result is a magical place: Dimmuborgir in winter.<br\/>Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dimmuborgir-in-winter.jpeg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir in winter\" class=\"wp-image-1312\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Dimmuborgir_worth_a_visit_in_winter_Our_opinion\"><\/span>Is Dimmuborgir worth a visit in winter? Our opinion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dimmuborgir is well worth a visit in winter. Snow-covered lava formations create a magical landscape, especially if the sky is white too! Although some trails are difficult, the main area remains accessible. We loved the black-and-white landscape, where you can let your imagination run wild.  <br\/>It&#8217;s one of <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lake-myvatn-winter-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the must-see spots around Lake Myvatn<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-iceland-winter-attractions\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland during the winter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-fSBD5Kn\/1\/KjrmjrbbcfmrT2ZWWQ3pzX4mjxpjmt3znRz8Xnrfv\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3981-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir's unique winter landscape\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING A <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Dream trip<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 75 pre-selected locations  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 115 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-iceland-winter\/\">Discover it &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Road-trip-guide-Iceland-Winter-eBook-cover-2.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip guide Iceland winter eBook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-1049\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Dimmuborgir_in_winter_access_and_map\"><\/span>How to get to Dimmuborgir in winter: access and map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Dimmuborgir in Iceland?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Northern Iceland, around Lake Myvatn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Akureyri: 1h15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Reykjahlid: 10min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Egilsstadir: 2h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/map-Dimmuborgir-Myvtn-Iceland-1024x683.png\" alt=\"map Dimmuborgir Myvatn Iceland\" class=\"wp-image-1274\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: Dimmuborgir at Lake Myvatn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Discover the best offers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars<\/a>, our preferred platform!<br\/>On Route 1, no 4WD required, off Route 1, it depends on your plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-q2wFFnJ\/1\/Dn4qbSGkrKhZgHBNz2hWXrPc3VdddRQZ7cdj3FpVX\/S\/drive_South_coast_Iceland-2-21-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read all our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there? Winter access road<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In winter, Route 1 to Lake Myvatn is usually quickly cleared. But there are fewer cars than in the south, so the ground layer melts less.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normally, the roads are cleared quickly enough for access. But during snowstorms, roads may be closed at the last minute &#8211; always check the status of roads on <a href=\"https:\/\/umferdin.is\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Umferdin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around Myvatn, the road to Dimmuborgir is a short detour from the main road: 1.5km. It is normally clear as far as the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-nMmPKRG\/1\/M3BRJnhJxf9dvkKjqqtX8QVxGrrkV49NqV7ZdbtVh\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3924-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir access road in winter\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the road, you&#8217;ll find a building and a clearly marked parking area.<br\/>We advise you to always park in the direction of departure, as you don&#8217;t know how the cars arriving after you will manage to park on the snow.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-9wH9HH5\/1\/M7MVLHQnx5NpsSwM2vpNmKQJKvCQnTxfFc6SQXTV3\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-4049-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir parking lot in winter\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dimmuborgir parking lot in winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#e4f8fb;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#e4f8fb\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\">Our independent picks for <strong>the accommodation of your dreams<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-iceland-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep in Iceland<\/a> on a road trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to sleep in Reykjavik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/south-coast-iceland-where-to-stay-best-hotels\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to Stay on the South Coast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to sleep on the Golden Circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-snaefellsnes-peninsula-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep on the Snaefellsnes peninsula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-myvatn-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep on Lake Myvatn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"736\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-iceland-winter-best-places-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay on the Island in winter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/South-Coast\/Hotel-Katla\/i-pJBMTRw\/0\/ZQQMRNz8xHstZq28JL5M6NFJtTCctQHbgMHVzVLz\/S\/Vik_Accommodation_Iceland-3648-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Katla near Vik\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_tips_duration_schedules_difficulties%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Useful tips: duration, schedules, difficulties&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time to visit, opening hours<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free access, but donation box.<br\/>Paying toilets.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In winter, there are fewer people in northern Iceland, so you&#8217;ll be less disturbed.<br\/>But we still recommend that you come early or late in the day to avoid groups.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of visit and main difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-qmM4XxX\/1\/L352bmjqdQHtpRZd366HTZv2sSV7LxMC87NMrKdsX\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3942-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir trail in the snow\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dimmuborgir trail in the snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Northern Iceland receives a lot of snow.<br\/>The paths near the entrance are identified but not completely clear.<br\/>Allow 45min to 1h to explore and enjoy the most accessible part.<br\/>We wore our cleats on this visit.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be careful, with snow and ice on the ground, it can be slippery. We recommend you always carry cleats with you to add to your shoes.  <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/what-to-bring-iceland-winter-our-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on winter packing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice on how to visit<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-snMsw2f\/2\/MVdSDFDvx8vzBKVBG3hknmrchHXLqXvxXBTFsBLkC\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3937-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir map\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of Dimmuborgir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see from the map below, there are several loops in Dimmuborgir.<br\/>However, only the nearest loop is clear in winter, as these trails are wide and rock-free.<br\/>The other loops are more in the wild, among the rocks, and therefore impossible to clear under the snow.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catering, Toilets and Facilities<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the building you&#8217;ll find toilets and a restaurant: Kaffiborgir.<br\/>However, it is often closed at the beginning of the year, from the end of December to April. Dates vary from year to year. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KaffiBorgir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">their Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">UNFORGETTABLE ACTIVITIES IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> winter<\/span> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=iceland+winter+ice+cave&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit an ice cave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=iceland+winter+glacier+hike&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Glacier hiking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=iceland+whale+watching&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Whale watching<\/a> (from Reykjavik, Husavik or Akureyri)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Jokulsarlon\/Blue-ice-cave\/i-46mXBBx\/1\/C87JBB8LhkDnd8m3CHST8wQkDNjkZL4xTSQ8RPfxp\/S\/Jokulsarlon_ice_Caves_Iceland-3750-S.jpg\" alt=\"ice cave in Iceland\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_gate_under_the_snow\"><\/span>The gate under the snow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-Q8zj9TX\/1\/MBRXTLNCSKrGt3bSZcbD6RMzbzQb9sRr8BFnHG73C\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3929-L.jpg\" alt=\"snow-covered entrance gate\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re sharing this photo of the front gate with you because it&#8217;s pretty funny to see it disappear under the snow.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_of_the_lava_field_%E2%80%93_geological_explanations\"><\/span>View of the lava field &#8211; geological explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-pKnsSD2\/2\/L6QrhLLr3sBBPBN5MNBjxDcgDZ2j48kfzKzQLcHCT\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3932-L.jpg\" alt=\"geology panel and view of the lava field\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you begin your descent along the trail, you get a great view of the huge lava rocks. This is no ordinary lava field, with many large formations. Panels explain the geology of the area.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientists believe that around 2,300 years ago, a lava tube formed above a lake. It trapped the water in a reservoir around 10 m deep.<br\/>As the lava began to cool, the reservoir was released, leaving only the shapes created by the steam.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apparently this is a rare phenomenon on Earth. The only other known example is off the coast of Mexico, underwater.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landscapes_in_black_and_white_%E2%80%93_and_lots_of_legends\"><\/span>Landscapes in black and white &#8211; and lots of legends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-V5pnWvd\/1\/LHQFLZZ7vcgSzQ8gtrjcRz8zgMFqh39vszdsjNtBs\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3972-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hole in the lava rock\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you stroll along the trails, you&#8217;ll see the black rocks contrasting with the white of the snow. We visited with white skies, so our landscapes were really in black and white. If you have a beautiful blue sky, the impression will surely be different.<br\/>The path takes you to high formations with holes.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-wcMH4b3\/1\/L2bh8wTxBgqLqzGRnZQGqrdRjRBw6fNVLF6vCTbxK\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-4032-L.jpg\" alt=\"view of the lava field\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admire the different shapes and let your imagination run wild.<br\/>What do you see? Elves, trolls, witches&#8230;<br\/>Dimmuborgir is surrounded by fascinating legends in Icelandic folklore. And it&#8217;s easy to see why!<br\/>According to some accounts, this place is a gateway to hell. Gr\u00fdla, a fearsome ogress, and her third husband are said to have lived in a cellar beneath Dimmuborgir with their sons, the Yule Lads. These characters are part of the Christmas festivities in Iceland, between Santa Claus and Trolls.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_of_Hverfjall\"><\/span>View of Hverfjall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-ffsgzg5\/1\/NccmDKtpSfKMH5XT6TkVKdCxvDVVFCdHc5R8766pL\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3974-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hverfjall crater in winter\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Dimmuborgir, you can also see the Hverfjall crater in the distance. It&#8217;s best seen from the access road, but from the trails, the combination of basalt rocks and volcano is ideal.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientists estimate it to be between 2800 and 2900 years old. It&#8217;s one of the largest of its kind, with a diameter of 1km and a depth of 140m. We love the way it looks streaked in winter between basalt gravel and snow-covered areas.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING A <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Dream trip<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 75 pre-selected locations  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 115 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-iceland-winter\/\">Discover it &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Road-trip-guide-Iceland-Winter-eBook-cover-2.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip guide Iceland winter eBook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-1049\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_of_Lake_Myvatn\"><\/span>View of Lake Myvatn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-nm3WKgr\/1\/LrN6WHCH8vNjQx32kwdzgFMDnCRjk6dQ935skFGm8\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-4047-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Myvatn in winter\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next to the parking lot, you can also climb up to an orientation table.<br\/>From here, you can see the lava field and snow-capped mountains to the south and west.<br\/>But you can also see Lake Myvant and its pseudocraters to the west.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all the white, it&#8217;s not easy to make out everything in the photo above. But the smooth white area is the lake, the little brown bumps are the pseudo-craters, like those on <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/skutustadir-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skutustadir<\/a>, and in the background is the Vindbelgjarfjall mountain, rising to over 520m.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_nearby_attractions\"><\/span>Other nearby attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can combine your visit to Lake Myvatn with these nearby attractions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/skutustadir-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skutustadir<\/a>, with its pseudo-craters (5-minute drive)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/hverir-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hverir<\/a>, fascinating geothermal zone (15 min drive)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/myvatn-natur-baths-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Myvatn Nature Baths<\/a> (15 min drive)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Yule Lads and the Dimmuborgir festivities in December<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yule Lads, or J\u00f3lasveinar in Icelandic, are an important part of Christmas traditions in Iceland. Dimmuborgir is their home, so events are held there in December (See <a href=\"https:\/\/en.jolasveinarniridimmuborgum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the official calendar<\/a>, as dates and times may vary.):<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People in Yule Lads costumes welcome visitors from November 30 to December 24, usually in the middle of the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On December 2 at 160, you can attend the annual Yule Lads bath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each of the 13 Yule Lads arrives in town on a specific day, starting on December 12, with the last one appearing on December 24.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Dimmuborgir appear in Game of Thrones?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Dimmuborgir was used as a backdrop for certain scenes in the series. You can see it in the background of Mance Rayder&#8217;s camp, season 3.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN<\/span> YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">iceland<\/span> IN WINTER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/landscape-iceland-winter-panorama-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland&#8217;s winter landscapes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-iceland-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Iceland in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfalls-iceland-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful waterfalls<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-tours-caves-ice-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ice caves<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-excursions-from-reykjavik-winter-day-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best excursions from Reykjavik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Snaefellsnes\/Arnarstapi\/i-NFX9vCN\/1\/FdwFVJfh4wdx6pTCBdg5vVLNBJf4xph6CrQjkvWvp\/S\/Arnarstapi_Iceland-5203-S.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car in Iceland<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/driving-iceland-winter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter driving tips<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-iceland-winter-best-places-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Iceland in winter<\/a><br\/>Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/4-days-iceland-winter-itinerary\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 days &#8211; <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-islande-hiver-5-jours-itineraire-2\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days &#8211; <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-island-winter-one-week-itinerary-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-islande-hiver-10-jours-itineraire-2\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-gNPz6JD\/1\/CGfmHQKPwKJcrdGBLqMjkqvmgRwW8fC8FGFKRWX3n\/S\/South_Coast_ring_road_Iceland-2099-S.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Iceland in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-reykjavik-winter-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reykjavik in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-golden-circle-winter-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Circle in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-iceland-south-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South coast in winter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/iceland-eastern-fjords-winter-highlights\/\"><br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-snaefellsnes-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snaefellsnes in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lake-myvatn-winter-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Myvatn in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/iceland-eastern-fjords-winter-highlights\/\">Eastern Fjords in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfall-seljalandsfoss-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seljalandsfoss in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/jokulsarlon-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jokulsarlon in winter<\/a><br\/><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Skogafoss-Winter\/i-DnzSqr9\/1\/CCWLWFQzNvbCRFMCHkPxzrqHGtsv2GGdfgBrm6thq\/S\/Waterfall_Skogafoss_Iceland-3620-S.jpg\" alt=\"Skogafoss in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a lava field with huge rock formations meets immaculate white snow&#8230; the result is a magical place: Dimmuborgir in winter.Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Is Dimmuborgir worth a visit in winter? Our opinion: Dimmuborgir is well worth a visit in winter. 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