For Locals
Content written for Icelanders. This is what makes the English content credible.
Weekend trips
Short routes for weekend trips from Reykjavík. Drive times and stops.
Snæfellsnes — 2 days
Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Búðir, Djúpalónssandur
South Iceland — 2 days
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Dyrhólaey
Westfjords — 3 days
Dynjandi, Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur
Camping sites
Best camping sites and when to go.
Landmannalaugar campsite
Summer only. Book ahead.
Þórsmörk campsite
Great for hiking. Summer only.
Skógar campsite
Good location for the south coast.
Pool tours
Routes connecting swimming pools.
North Iceland pool tour
Akureyri, Hofsós, Mývatn, GeoSea
Westfjords pool tour
Ísafjörður, Krossneslaug, Reykhólar
Berry picking
Where and when to go berry picking.
Blueberries
August-September. Highlands and moors.
Crowberries
September-October. Everywhere.
Hiking trails
Best hiking trails and difficulty levels.
Laugavegur (Landmannalaugar → Þórsmörk)
4 days, 55 km. Iceland's most famous hike.
Fimmvörðuháls
1 day, 25 km. Skógar → Þórsmörk.