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Reykjavík → Gullfoss

The Golden Circle: Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir in one of Iceland's most popular routes. · approx. 123 km· Updated

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The Golden Circle: Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir in one of Iceland's most popular routes. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Moderate crosswind across the road
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Moderate crosswind across the road. About 14 m/s blowing across Biskupstungnabraut: Laugarvatnsvegur - Múli - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Route

123 km1h 52m
Roads:4913530

Weather at Gullfoss

Temperature10°C
Wind9.7 m/s (gusts 14)

Forecast next 8h

0:006°C3 m/s
1:006°C5 m/s
2:006°C6 m/s
3:006°C5 m/s
4:005°C4 m/s
5:005°C5 m/s
6:005°C6 m/s
7:006°C5 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

  • Fiskislóð
    N1 · 1 km off route
    B95 199.9
    Diesel 225.9
  • Klöpp
    ÓB · on route
    B95 198.3
    Diesel 223.5
  • Ánanaust
    Olís · on route
    B95 225.8
    Diesel 244.8
  • Suðurströnd
    Orkan · 2 km off route
    B95 224.1
    Diesel 242.8
  • Birkimelur
    Orkan · on route
    B95 224.1
    Diesel 242.8
  • Eiðistorg
    Orkan · 2 km off route
    B95 224.1
    Diesel 242.8
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Plan this route

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Notable stops along the way

Sky Lagoon

Geothermal spa near Reykjavík with an infinity-edge ocean-view pool. Inspired by the turf houses. Seven-step ritual experience.

2 km off route

Hveragerði

Geothermal greenhouse town on the South Coast. River hike to Reykjadalur hot spring. Earthquake activity frequent.

2 km off route

Reykjadalur

Geothermal river valley near Hveragerði. Natural hot river where you can bathe. 1-hour hike from the parking lot.

2 km off route

Selfoss

Largest town in South Iceland. Service hub for the Golden Circle and South Coast. Convenient stop for fuel and supplies.

3 km off route

Kerið

Vivid turquoise volcanic crater lake on the Golden Circle route. 55m deep, 270m wide. One of the few crater lakes with visible red volcanic rock.

Right on the route

Gamla Laugin

Iceland's oldest swimming pool (1891) turned natural geothermal hot spring. Located in Flúðir near the Golden Circle.

3 km off route

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Hringbraut
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Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar
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Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa
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Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
16h ago
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Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Biskupstungnabraut: Hringvegur - Laugarvatnsvegur
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Biskupstungnabraut: Laugarvatnsvegur - Múli
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Skeiðavegur: Flúðir - Biskupstungnabraut
16h ago
100
Clear conditions
Biskupstungnabraut: Múli - Gullfoss
16h ago
100
Clear conditions

About this route

The Golden Circle: Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir in one of Iceland's most popular routes.Driving conditions on this route are updated every 10 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Weather data comes from the Icelandic Met Office (Vedur.is) and Open-Meteo. In winter (roughly November–April), expect ice, snow, and far shorter daylight hours than shown here in summer - the live conditions above already reflect today's actual state, but budget extra time and check again close to departure.