Dimmuborgir

Iceland / Nordurland eystra / Reykjahlid /

natural monument, volcanic plateau

Dimmuborgir is a lava field to the east of lake Mývatn. It is known for its unusual rock formations and numerous caves that make the area somewhat reminiscent of an ancient collapsed citadel. For that reason it has its place in Icelandic folklore as a connection with infernal regions, and is the purported dwelling-place of elves and trolls.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimmuborgir

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Coordinates: 65°35'22"N 16°53'53"W

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Dimmuborgir Nature Reserve Hverfjall Nature Reserve Mývatn Ytriflói Mývatn and Laxá Nature Reserve Seljahjallagil Nature Reserve Sandvatn Másvatn Sellandafjall Káltborgarárvatn