Davíðsgjá is a fissure located in Lake Thingvellir, just like Silfra fissure. The name directly translates as David's fissure. Davíðsgjá is popular among local divers but international divers are not frequent visitors.

Davíðsgjá is usually slightly warmer then Silfra. Divers walk straight into the water and after a shallow swim they enter the long, deep and narrow Davíðsgjá fissure. The maximum depth of the dive in this fissure is 21 meters. Davíðsgjá often has incredible underwater visibility, although this varies and is more dependent on weather than in Silfra. Therefore, Davíðsgjá is sometimes called Silfra's wilder and darker sibling.

The top of the fissure in Davíðsgjá is actually about 7 meters underwater, which allows for more contact with the water in Thingvallavatn lake. It is therefore common that trout join the divers in exploring this fissure.

Davíðsgjá fissure has all the amazing qualities that Silfra has, such as 100m+ visibility and is between the continents. But there are almost no people diving in Davíðsgjá making this a lot more secluded and private dive spot. If you would like to experience Silfra without the crowds, then this is the tour for you.

We would also like to draw your attention to our Private Silfra and Davíðsgjá diving combo. If you would like to add dives to your day, you can also dive in Silfra fissure which is only about 10 min.

Davíðsgjá fissure is located at Thingvellir National Park which is on the Golden circle, a very popular sightseeing route in Iceland. Other sightseeing locations on the Golden circle are Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot spring and Kerið crater.