560 km from Reykjavík · ~7h 0m· Updated
Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.
Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.
Massive horseshoe-shaped canyon in Vatnajökull National Park. Legend says it was formed by Odin's horse Sleipnir. Birch forest inside.
Europe's most powerful waterfall. 100m wide, 44m drop into Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. Located in North Iceland. Rough gravel road approach.
North Iceland town known as the whale watching capital of Europe. Also featured in the Eurovision film and has a distinctive wooden church.
Unique geothermal sea baths in Húsavík. Ocean-front infinity pools with views of Skjálfandi Bay and whales.
Iceland's only territory on the Arctic Circle. Accessible by ferry or flight from Akureyri. Puffin colonies and the Arctic Circle marker.
Active geothermal area near Mývatn. Boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and vibrant orange/yellow mineral deposits. Strong sulfur smell.