Golden Circle
The Þingvellir–Geysir–Gullfoss loop and the Hellisheiði/Selfoss roads connecting it to Reykjavík - the most-visited day-trip route in Iceland.
Live counts by station
| Station | Last 15 min | Today |
|---|---|---|
| ÖlfusáTil suðurs | 146 | 4,808 |
| ÖlfusáTil norðurs | 151 | 4,291 |
| HellisheiðiTil vesturs | 96 | 3,401 |
| IngólfsfjallTil vesturs | 125 | 3,268 |
| IngólfsfjallTil austurs | 99 | 3,244 |
| BiskupstungnabrautSamanlögð umferð óháð stefnu | 95 | 2,393 |
| HellisheiðiTil austurs | 92 | 2,321 |
| Þingborg austan SelfossTil austurs | 71 | 2,088 |
| Þingborg austan SelfossTil vesturs | 67 | 1,778 |
| ÞjórsáTil suðausturs | 54 | 1,552 |
| ÞjórsáTil norðvesturs | 54 | 1,338 |
| GullfossSamanlögð umferð óháð stefnu | 77 | 891 |
| MosfellsheiðiUmferð á Þingvallavegi | 21 | 763 |
| ÞrengsliTil norðurs | 12 | 729 |
| GjábakkiFrá Þingvöllum | 18 | 630 23% quieter than usual |
| SkeiðavegurTil NA frá hringvegi | 18 | 593 |
| ÞrengsliTil suðurs | 27 | 587 |
| LyngdalsheiðiTil vesturs | 14 | 579 21% quieter than usual |
| SkeiðavegurTil SV að hringvegi | 23 | 577 |
| BræðratunguvegurSamanlögð umferð óháð stefnu | 11 | 433 |
| SkálholtSamanlögð umferð óháð stefnu | 18 | 345 |
| GjábakkiTil Þingvalla | 15 | 312 16% quieter than usual |
| LyngdalsheiðiTil austurs | 11 | 232 |
| MosfellsheiðiKjósarskarðsvegur | 6 | 172 |
Updated 22/10/2026, 15:10:00.
Destinations on this route
Hveragerði
Geothermal greenhouse town on the South Coast. River hike to Reykjadalur hot spring. Earthquake activity frequent.
Þingvellir
UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Site of Iceland's ancient parliament, Alþingi.
Geysir
The original geyser that gave its name to all others. Strokkur erupts every 5-10 minutes. Part of the Golden Circle route.
Gullfoss
Iceland's most famous waterfall. Two-tiered cascade dropping 32 meters into a canyon. Rainbows on sunny days. Part of the Golden Circle.
Laugarvatn
Small village on the Golden Circle route. Known for Fontana geothermal baths and lake views.
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.
Frequently asked
Is Golden Circle busy right now?
It depends heavily on season and time of day - this route is busiest at midday during peak tourist season (June–August) and much quieter outside those months. See the live counts below for the current figure at each station.
When is Golden Circle busiest?
Midday during peak tourist season (June–August), when day-trip and rental-car traffic overlaps with regular local traffic.
Where does this data come from?
Live counts from Vegagerðin's (the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration) road counter stations in this area, updated every few minutes. Colours reflect vehicle volume, not congestion or delay.