45 km from Reykjavík · ~30m· Updated
Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.
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UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Site of Iceland's ancient parliament, Alþingi.
Iceland's second-tallest waterfall at 198m. Located at the end of Hvalfjörður fjord. 2-hour hike with river crossing and cave tunnel.
Small village on the Golden Circle route. Known for Fontana geothermal baths and lake views.
Geothermal greenhouse town on the South Coast. River hike to Reykjadalur hot spring. Earthquake activity frequent.
Ocean-side geothermal hot springs in Hvalfjörður. Eight natural pools at different temperatures with fjord views. Opened in 2022.
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.