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 | 141 | 4,108 |
| ÖlfusáTil norðurs | 150 | 3,623 |
| HellisheiðiTil vesturs | 75 | 3,134 |
| IngólfsfjallTil austurs | 119 | 2,981 37% busier than usual |
| IngólfsfjallTil vesturs | 95 | 2,950 36% busier than usual |
| HellisheiðiTil austurs | 98 | 2,403 |
| BiskupstungnabrautSamanlögð umferð óháð stefnu | 95 | 2,361 |
| Þingborg austan SelfossTil austurs | 63 | 2,105 35% busier than usual |
| ÞjórsáTil suðausturs | 48 | 1,749 36% busier than usual |
| Þingborg austan SelfossTil vesturs | 60 | 1,536 23% busier than usual |
| ÞjórsáTil norðvesturs | 39 | 1,159 20% busier than usual |
| MosfellsheiðiUmferð á Þingvallavegi | 44 | 1,124 15% busier than usual |
| GjábakkiFrá Þingvöllum | 56 | 751 19% busier than usual |
| GullfossSamanlögð umferð óháð stefnu | 84 | 741 21% busier than usual |
| LyngdalsheiðiTil vesturs | 59 | 650 69% busier than usual |
| ÞrengsliTil norðurs | 14 | 617 |
| SkeiðavegurTil NA frá hringvegi | 12 | 608 |
| SkeiðavegurTil SV að hringvegi | 18 | 594 |
| GjábakkiTil Þingvalla | 20 | 436 |
| ÞrengsliTil suðurs | 26 | 422 |
| BræðratunguvegurSamanlögð umferð óháð stefnu | 24 | 406 |
| LyngdalsheiðiTil austurs | 15 | 270 34% busier than usual |
| MosfellsheiðiKjósarskarðsvegur | 9 | 224 31% quieter than usual |
Updated 07/09/2026, 12:50:00.
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.