{"id":57438,"date":"2017-11-09T06:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T05:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=57438"},"modified":"2026-08-26T07:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T05:38:31","slug":"island-runt-med-bil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/","title":{"rendered":"Around Iceland by car \u2013 our guide to the Ring Road and great stops"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: August 2026<\/em>&nbsp;| Driving around Iceland is a fantastic way to experience the country&#039;s dramatic nature, with waterfalls, volcanic areas, glaciers and small communities along the way. The Ring Road, Route 1, goes around almost the entire island and makes it possible to see a lot of Iceland in one trip.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have driven all the way around Iceland myself by car, although that was many years ago. Since then I have returned to the country many times, both privately and on press trips. Here I collect my own favorites along the way \u2013 along with practical tips for those of you planning a road trip around Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7b12fa62d1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7b12fa62d1\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#Island_runt_med_bil\" >Around Iceland by car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#Vara_basta_stopp_pa_en_bilresa_runt_Island\" >Our best stops on a road trip around Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#1_Reykjavik_%E2%80%93_starta_resan_i_huvudstaden\" >1. Reykjavik \u2013 start your journey in the capital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#2_Akureyri_%E2%80%93_huvudstaden_i_norr\" >2. Akureyri \u2013 the capital of the north<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#3_Godafoss_%E2%80%93_vattenfallet_vid_Ringvagen\" >3. Go\u00f0afoss \u2013 the waterfall on the Ring Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#4_Myvatn_och_Hverir_%E2%80%93_vulkanlandskap_pa_norra_Island\" >4. M\u00fdvatn and Hverir \u2013 volcanic landscape in northern Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#5_Seydisfjordur_%E2%80%93_en_fjord_langst_i_oster\" >5. Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur \u2013 a fjord in the far east<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#6_Jokulsarlon_och_Diamond_Beach_%E2%80%93_isberg_vid_Ringvagen\" >6. J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n and Diamond Beach \u2013 icebergs by the Ring Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#7_Vik_Reynisfjara_och_sydkusten\" >7. V\u00edk, Reynisfjara and the south coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#8_Vastmannaoarna_%E2%80%93_min_egen_speciella_plats_pa_Island\" >8. V\u00e4stmanna Islands \u2013 my own special place in Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#9_Hveragerdi_och_Reykjadalur_%E2%80%93_bland_heta_kallor\" >9. Hverager\u00f0i and Reykjadalur - among hot springs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#10_THingvellir_och_Gyllene_cirkeln_%E2%80%93_klassiker_innan_Reykjavik\" >10. \u00deingvellir and the Golden Circle \u2013 classics before Reykjavik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#Tillbaka_i_Reykjavik\" >Back in Reykjavik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#Bra_att_tanka_pa_under_bilresan\" >Good to think about during a car trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#Mer_att_se_och_uppleva_pa_Island\" >More to see and experience in Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_Vanliga_fragor_om_att_bila_runt_Island\" >FAQ \u2013 Frequently asked questions about driving around Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/11\/island-runt-med-bil\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-island-runt-med-bil\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Island_runt_med_bil\"><\/span>Around Iceland by car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ring Road, or Route 1, is just over 1,300 kilometers long and circles most of Iceland. The road passes many of the country&#039;s most famous natural areas and is mostly paved.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-314192369\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3341809361 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1515452219\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-2686823310\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3341809361 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3341809361\" );$freedslider3341809361.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3341809361.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3341809361.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3341809361.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3341809361.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s possible to drive around Iceland in a relatively few days, but that would miss a lot of the point. We&#039;d recommend at least a week, and preferably 10\u201314 days if you want to take detours, hike, and actually experience the places along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, keep in mind that weather and road conditions can change quickly in Iceland. Driving distances that look short on the map can take significantly longer than expected \u2013 and sometimes the weather can dictate the day\u2019s itinerary.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-515296282\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3090460979 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-242928390\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3216365676\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3090460979 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3090460979\" );$freedslider3090460979.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3090460979.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3090460979.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3090460979.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3090460979.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vara_basta_stopp_pa_en_bilresa_runt_Island\"><\/span>Our best stops on a road trip around Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I drove around Iceland myself, I took the Ring Road, Route 1, with various detours along the way. Here we take the same trip <strong>clockwise from Reykjavik,<\/strong> first north and then further around eastern and southern Iceland back towards the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not intended as a list of everything you can see along the Ring Road \u2013 it could be as long as you like. Instead, I have selected a few places that have made a particularly strong impression on me during my various travels in Iceland. Some are right on the Ring Road, while others require a detour.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-945628653\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1283926091\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reykjavik_%E2%80%93_starta_resan_i_huvudstaden\"><\/span>1. Reykjavik \u2013 start your journey in the capital<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A road trip around Iceland can start with a few days in Reykjavik. Iceland&#039;s capital is small enough to explore on foot, but at the same time filled with restaurants, cafes, culture and unique attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out Hallgr\u00edmskirkja, stroll along Laugavegur, see the Harpa concert hall and settle down in a cozy caf\u00e9. Reykjavik is also a perfect place to try Icelandic food \u2013 from modern fine dining to classic Icelandic sausage.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2086801714\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-771114742\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#039;ve been to Reykjavik many times over the years and the city has changed a lot since my first visits. At the same time, that special Icelandic feel remains \u2013 that mix of small town, creativity and international city life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/10\/14-saker-att-se-och-gora-i-reykjavik\/\">Things to do in Reykjavik \u2013 our best tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"freed-placering-11 freed-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"freed-1867609519\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88783\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1872298564 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-736529890\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husvagnsbranschen.se\/medlemmar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HRF new xl 2026-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3353318559\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r02\/___https:\/www.kabe.se\/se\/nyheter\/kabe-roadshow-2026\/___.YzJlOmthYmU6YzpvOmVkZTIyYjJkNTMxZTZkZjM1YWVhOTViM2NkZTIxMzBlOjc6NDMyYTozYTBkNmIzNGEyZDExNmUyY2ZhYWU3MGNkNzExYmE4ZDUzNjRmYzI5NjgwOTNhNTk5MmZlZDQ2ZTVlNTA3NmVkOmg6VDpO\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"oaddtrip Kabe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1872298564 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1872298564\" );$freedslider1872298564.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1872298564.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1872298564.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1872298564.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1872298564.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-59.jpg\" alt=\"Reykjavik\" class=\"wp-image-48382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-59.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-59-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-59-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-59-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-59-1024x577.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Akureyri_%E2%80%93_huvudstaden_i_norr\"><\/span>2. Akureyri \u2013 the capital of the north<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After leaving Reykjavik, the journey continues north. Eventually you will reach Akureyri, which is beautifully situated on Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and is often called the capital of northern Iceland. By Icelandic standards, Akureyri is a large city, but by international standards it is of course quite small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are restaurants, cafes, shops and museums here, as well as a botanical garden that may seem a bit unexpected this far north. On a longer drive, it&#039;s also nice to have places where you can shop, refuel, eat well and indulge in a bit of normal city life before continuing your journey into the Icelandic countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-1024x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-224x117.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-433x226.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-1200x626.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280-600x313.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/michelle-maria-iceland-4511994_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Akureyri. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Godafoss_%E2%80%93_vattenfallet_vid_Ringvagen\"><\/span>3. Go\u00f0afoss \u2013 the waterfall on the Ring Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iceland has an almost ridiculous number of beautiful waterfalls, but Go\u00f0afoss is one of the easiest to see during a trip along the Ring Road.<\/p><div class=\"freed-stor-banner-plats-14 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1854276880\"><div id=\"freed-slider-88782\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1107862042 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1032660360\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale 588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-510853201\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-XL-588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1107862042 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1107862042\" );$freedslider1107862042.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1107862042.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1107862042.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1107862042.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1107862042.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The waterfall is about 30 meters wide and the water falls about 12 meters over the cliffs. The name means roughly \u201dwaterfall of the gods\u201d and is associated with the story of Iceland\u2019s conversion to Christianity around the year 1000. Go\u00f0afoss is located just off Route 1, making it an easy stop on the road between Akureyri and M\u00fdvatn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1202\" height=\"674\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Godafoss.jpg\" alt=\"Godafoss\" class=\"wp-image-52545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Godafoss.jpg 1202w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Godafoss-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Godafoss-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Godafoss-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Godafoss-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Godafoss-1200x673.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1202px) 100vw, 1202px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go\u00f0afoss. Photographed with an analog camera in the 1990s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Myvatn_och_Hverir_%E2%80%93_vulkanlandskap_pa_norra_Island\"><\/span>4. M\u00fdvatn and Hverir \u2013 volcanic landscape in northern Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area around Lake M\u00fdvatn is one of the places where Iceland really shows off its volcanic side. With lava formations, craters and geothermal areas, it&#039;s well worth setting aside some extra time for the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most fascinating stops is <strong>Everywhere<\/strong>, where the ground literally boils and sizzles. Here you are greeted by bubbling mud puddles, steam and a strong smell of sulfur in a landscape that almost looks like it belongs on another planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area also includes the strange lava formations at Dimmuborgir and the geothermal M\u00fdvatn Nature Baths. In other words, this is an area where there is reason to stay for more than a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1201\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hverir.jpg\" alt=\"Hverir\" class=\"wp-image-52617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hverir.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hverir-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hverir-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hverir-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hverir-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hverir-1200x674.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Seydisfjordur_%E2%80%93_en_fjord_langst_i_oster\"><\/span>5. Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur \u2013 a fjord in the far east<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In eastern Iceland, it&#039;s worth leaving the Ring Road for a detour to Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, a small town located at the far end of a narrow fjord surrounded by high mountains. Just the road here, over the mountain and down to the fjord, is part of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is also Iceland&#039;s ferry gateway to Europe. Smyril Line&#039;s ferry Norr\u00f6na arrives here from Hirtshals in Denmark, via the Faroe Islands. I have come to Iceland this way myself, although the ferry route looked different back then. There is something very special about seeing Iceland approaching from the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are traveling with your own car or camper from Sweden, this is of course where your tour of Iceland begins and ends. Then you can simply jump into our route right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-224x148.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-433x287.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tunechick83-iceland-3419390_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Jokulsarlon_och_Diamond_Beach_%E2%80%93_isberg_vid_Ringvagen\"><\/span>6. J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n and Diamond Beach \u2013 icebergs by the Ring Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my strongest memories from my first road trip around Iceland is J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n. Here, below the mighty Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier, large blocks of ice float around in a glacial lagoon before eventually drifting out to sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I first visited J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n, I took photos with a regular analog camera. My old scanned photos hardly do the place justice \u2013 but perhaps they say something about how long this place has fascinated me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other side of the Ring Road is <strong>Diamond Beach<\/strong>, where blocks of ice from the lagoon can wash up on the black beach. The contrast between black volcanic sand and transparent ice makes the beach one of the most photographed places in Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/strong> is right next to the Ringv\u00e4gen and therefore does not require a big detour. But don&#039;t rush further. This is the kind of place where you can stand for a while and just look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1206\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n.jpg\" alt=\"J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n\" class=\"wp-image-52612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n.jpg 1206w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/J\u00f6kulsarl\u00f3n-1200x672.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n. Photographed with an analog camera in the 1990s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Vik_Reynisfjara_och_sydkusten\"><\/span>7. V\u00edk, Reynisfjara and the south coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The journey continues west along Iceland&#039;s dramatic south coast. There is so much to see here that it is really difficult to choose just one stop. The small town <strong>Vik i Myrdal<\/strong> is a good starting point. Nearby is the black beach <strong>Reynisfjara<\/strong>, with its mighty basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar rock formations out in the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach is stunningly beautiful, but the sea here can also be dangerous. Strong waves can suddenly reach much further up the beach than you expect, so keep a safe distance from the water and follow warnings and barriers in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further west along the south coast, two of Iceland&#039;s most famous waterfalls await: <strong>Sk\u00f3gafoss <\/strong>and<strong> Seljalandsfoss<\/strong>. If you have plenty of time, I would definitely try to include them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-433x288.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ronile-iceland-268017_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sk\u00f3gafoss. Photo: Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Vastmannaoarna_%E2%80%93_min_egen_speciella_plats_pa_Island\"><\/span>8. V\u00e4stmanna Islands \u2013 my own special place in Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Off the south coast lie the V\u00e4stmanna Islands, or <strong>Vestmannaeyjar<\/strong> in Icelandic. To get to the main island of Heimaey you need to leave the Ring Road and take the ferry across \u2013 but for me this is an obvious detour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I was 17 years old, I moved to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2012\/09\/utbytesstudent-pa-island-1992\/\">Heimaey as an exchange student<\/a> and lived here for almost an entire school year. I attended Icelandic high school, learned the language and got to experience everyday life on a small volcanic island out in the North Atlantic. This is where my very special relationship with Iceland began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heimaey is fascinating even for those who have not lived here. In 1973, the Eldfell volcano had a dramatic eruption and parts of the community were buried under lava and ash. Today, you can hike up the volcano and still see the traces of the eruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the right season, the V\u00e4stmanna Islands are also a fantastic place for those who want to see puffins. For me, the islands are of course much more than an attraction \u2013 they are a bit like a second home from another time in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1202\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vestmannayejar.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00e4stmanna\u00f6arna\" class=\"wp-image-52611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vestmannayejar.jpg 1202w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vestmannayejar-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vestmannayejar-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vestmannayejar-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vestmannayejar-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vestmannayejar-1200x674.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1202px) 100vw, 1202px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hveragerdi_och_Reykjadalur_%E2%80%93_bland_heta_kallor\"><\/span>9. Hverager\u00f0i and Reykjadalur - among hot springs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back on the mainland, the journey continues west towards Hverager\u00f0i, a village in a very active geothermal area. Here, the heat from the ground is used, among other things, to heat greenhouses, and the surrounding landscape is filled with smoke and bubbles in many places. Just outside the village is <strong>Reykjadalur<\/strong>, the \u201dsmoking valley\u201d, which is a popular area for hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have experienced the area ourselves from horseback. During our ride it was so cold that our fingers almost froze, while the Icelandic horses struggled up the slopes. When we arrived we could warm our hands in a naturally warm stream. Very Icelandic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2012\/09\/ridtur-pa-island\/\">Horseback riding in Iceland \u2013 with Icelandic horses to Reykjadalur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1192\" height=\"670\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Islandsh\u00e4star-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Islandsh\u00e4star\" class=\"wp-image-47017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Islandsh\u00e4star-1-1.jpg 1192w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Islandsh\u00e4star-1-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Islandsh\u00e4star-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Islandsh\u00e4star-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Islandsh\u00e4star-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_THingvellir_och_Gyllene_cirkeln_%E2%80%93_klassiker_innan_Reykjavik\"><\/span>10. \u00deingvellir and the Golden Circle \u2013 classics before Reykjavik<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the tour ends in Reykjavik, you can make one last major detour to <strong>Golden Circle<\/strong>, perhaps Iceland&#039;s most famous tourist route. Here is \u00deingvellir National Park, which is both historically and geologically interesting. The Icelandic Althing was founded here as early as 930 and the area is also located in a rift zone between the North American and Eurasian continental plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Golden Circle also includes the geothermal area where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gejsrar-pa-island-strokkur-och-geysir\/\">Geysir and Strokkur<\/a><\/strong> Geysir has given its name to the phenomenon of geysers around the world, while Strokkur is the geyser that usually offers visitors regular eruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third classic stop is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/\">Gullfoss<\/a><\/strong>, where enormous amounts of water plunge into a deep ravine. Touristy? Absolutely. Worth seeing? Also absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1203\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thingvellir.jpg\" alt=\"Thingvellir nationalpark\" class=\"wp-image-52615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thingvellir.jpg 1203w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thingvellir-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thingvellir-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thingvellir-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thingvellir-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thingvellir-1200x673.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1203px) 100vw, 1203px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tillbaka_i_Reykjavik\"><\/span>Back in Reykjavik<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the Golden Circle, it&#039;s not far back to Reykjavik \u2013 and with that we&#039;ve made it all the way around Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ring Road itself is about 1,300 kilometers long, but in practice a round trip becomes considerably longer when you add the Golden Circle, the V\u00e4stmanna Islands, Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and other side trips. And it&#039;s really the side trips that are a big part of the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My advice is therefore not to try to drive around Iceland as quickly as possible. Give your journey time. Stop when the scenery is beautiful, take detours and expect that weather and road conditions can sometimes change your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Svanar-Reykjavik-Island-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Svanar reykjavik\" class=\"wp-image-87082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Svanar-Reykjavik-Island-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Svanar-Reykjavik-Island-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Svanar-Reykjavik-Island-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Svanar-Reykjavik-Island-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Svanar-Reykjavik-Island-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Svanar-Reykjavik-Island.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-7a08fefd default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bra_att_tanka_pa_under_bilresan\"><\/span>Good to think about during a car trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check weather and road conditions <\/strong>every day, especially outside the summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#039;t plan for long day trips<\/strong> \u2013 there are many things to stop for along the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave some space in the itinerary.<\/strong> In Iceland, the weather is sometimes the deciding factor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not drive on roads for which the car is not intended<\/strong> and check the conditions if you are driving a rental car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refuel when you have the opportunity. <\/strong>when driving in more sparsely populated parts of the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring clothes for rain, wind and cold.<\/strong> even during the summer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2012\/09\/vad-packar-man-for-island\/\">Here you will find a packing list for Iceland<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_att_se_och_uppleva_pa_Island\"><\/span>More to see and experience in Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is so much more to see and experience in Iceland. Here you will find more tips and reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/fakta-om-island\/\">Facts about Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2012\/09\/det-islandska-spraket\/\">The Icelandic language<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/vad-ater-man-pa-island\/\">What do you eat in Iceland?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/06\/gora-pa-island\/\">Things to do in Iceland \u2013 our best tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/europa\/norden\/island\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All our top tips about Iceland. Click on the image!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-a389ee3a default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_Vanliga_fragor_om_att_bila_runt_Island\"><\/span>FAQ \u2013 Frequently asked questions about driving around Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the Ring Road in Iceland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring road, Route 1, is approximately 1,322 kilometers long and goes around most of Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Ring Road in Iceland like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring road runs in a large loop around the island. It connects most of the larger towns and takes you through everything from farmland and fjords to lava fields, mountain passes and areas with glaciers. It is not a motorway \u2013 traffic can be sparse and the road is smaller than you might imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many days do you need to drive around Iceland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan on at least seven days, but preferably 10\u201314 days if you want to have time to make side trips and experience the trip without stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to drive around Iceland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring road is open and used all year round, but for those who want to do a classic road trip around the whole of Iceland, summer is the easiest time. Spring and autumn can also be nice periods, but the weather becomes more unpredictable and it becomes important to check the current weather and road conditions every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you drive around Iceland in winter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the Ring Road is used year-round, but a winter trip is a completely different experience than driving around Iceland in the summer. Snow, ice, strong winds and rapidly changing conditions can make driving significantly more challenging and roads may be temporarily closed. If you have limited experience with winter driving, I would not choose the road in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have to have four-wheel drive to drive the Ring Road?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Under normal conditions, four-wheel drive is not needed for the Ring Road itself. However, if you are going to drive on F-roads and into the highlands, different conditions apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you bring your own car to Iceland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Smyril Line operates the route between Hirtshals in Denmark and Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur in eastern Iceland, and you can bring your own car or camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you rent a car in Iceland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common and easiest option is to fly to Iceland and rent a car there. You can then start your round trip from the Reykjavik area and return the car before your return trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it difficult to drive in Iceland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In good weather conditions, the Ring Road is relatively easy to drive, but the weather can change quickly. Wind, snow and ice can greatly affect driving, especially in winter. 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