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The Hverfjall Crater of Northern Iceland

Northern Iceland is a dream for the adventurous traveler (well, really Iceland as a whole, to be honest!). The Hverfjall crater, or Hverfjall volcano, in northern Iceland gives people the chance to walk the rim of an ancient volcano.  It is one of the best preserved ancient volcanoes you can see today.  Walking the rim of this huge crater gives visitors a sense of the immense size and dramatic explosion that must have occured when the crater was created between 2,500 and 2,900 years ago.

The Hverfjall Crater of Northern Iceland
A panoramic view from the rim of the Hverfjall crater.
The Hverfjall Crater of Northern Iceland
Starting the hike from the parking lot.
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The Dimmuborgir Lava Fields of Iceland

Dimmuborgir is one of Iceland’s most well-known tourist attractions.  The interesting formations, the walkable paths, the close proximity between the lava fields, Lake Mývatn, and the Hverfjall volcanic crater, and the fact that it was featured prominently as part of the lands beyond the wall in Season 3 of Game of Thrones make it a must see destination if you ever find yourself in the northern part of the country.

The Dimmuborgir Lava Fields of Iceland
Standing in front of a formation that looked to me like a sleeping troll.