Golden Circle

Iceland's most famous day-trip route connects three iconic sites within 230 km of Reykjavík: Þingvellir National Park (tectonic rift valley), Geysir geothermal area (home of Strokkur), and Gullfoss waterfall. The roads are paved and well-maintained year-round, making this an easy self-drive from the capital.

230 km total1 day recommended

108 clear sections0 cautions0 closed

99% clear

Destinations along the route

ReykjavíkCapital Region

Þingvellir49 min (48 km) from Reykjavík

Geysir49 min (52 km) from Þingvellir

Gullfoss13 min (15 km) from Geysir

Friðheimar38 min (31 km) from Gullfoss

Gamla Laugin30 min (18 km) from Friðheimar

Laugarvatn19 min (22 km) from Gamla Laugin

Kerið19 min (21 km) from Laugarvatn

Highlights

Þingvellir National Park
Strokkur geyser
Gullfoss waterfall
Kerið crater lake
Laugarvatn Fontana

Travel information

Season

Year-round

Recommended time

1 day

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About this data

Road conditions are updated every 10 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). The condition summary above reflects the latest data for road segments along Golden Circle. Always verify with road.is andSafeTravel.is before driving.