65 km from Reykjavík · ~55m· Updated
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Skip the Hvalfjörður tunnel and take scenic Route 47 around the fjord to the Botnsdalur car park (free) at its head - about an hour from Reykjavík. Iceland's second-tallest waterfall is earned on foot: a 3–4 hour round-trip hike involving a cave, a log bridge over the river (the log is removed in winter), and a thigh-deep wade on the classic loop. Proper footwear required; the canyon-edge path is not for vertigo sufferers.
Small village on the South Coast near Selfoss.
UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Site of Iceland's ancient parliament, Alþingi.
Ocean-side geothermal hot springs in Hvalfjörður. Eight natural pools at different temperatures with fjord views. Opened in 2022.
Small village on the Golden Circle route. Known for Fontana geothermal baths and lake views.
Historical farm of Snorri Sturlunga. Near the Golden Circle.
Europe's most powerful hot spring. 180 litres/second of 97°C water. Powers geothermal heating for nearby towns.