Während dieser faszinierenden 11-tägigen Selbstfahrer-Tour fährst du klassisch die Ringstraße entlang, besuchst alle der bekanntesten Attraktionen und natürlichen Wunder, die dieses Land zu bieten hat, und erkundest außerdem die Ostfjorde Islands ein wenig genauer.
Das Beste daran: Du bestimmst das Tempo. Schlafe ein bisschen länger und gehe es ruhig an, sei aktiv und schiebe eine Wanderung ein, genieße den Blick von diesem einen Fjord, den du für dich entdeckt hast, und erhole dich in der Blauen Lagune - der Eintritt ist inklusive. Die Unterbringung bietet dabei vollen Komfort in Unterkünften mit privatem Bad und inkludiertem Frühstück.
Außerdem hast du die Möglichkeit, Ausflüge und andere Aktivitäten aus unserem Buchungssystem zu deiner Reise hinzuzufügen. So gestaltest du deine Reise genau nach deinen Wünschen!
Du kannst dich auf eine aufregende Schnorcheltour zwischen den Kontinenten wagen, auf einem Schneemobil über den Langjökull-Gletscher jagen oder sogar bis ins Innere eines Vulkans vordringen.
Im Süden der Insel hast du die Möglichkeit, eine Bootsfahrt inmitten von Eisbergen auf der atemberaubenden Gletscherlagune Jökulsárlón zu unternehmen, in Skaftafell zu wandern oder dich sogar auf eine spannende Gletscherwanderung einzulassen.
Weiter entlang der Route, im Norden, kannst du dich bei einer Walbeobachtung mit den Giganten des Meeres vertraut machen und in Húsavík an Bord eines traditionellen Eichenschiffes gehen. Ein weiteres beliebtes Island-Erlebnis ist der Ritt auf einem der verlässlichen Islandpferde, das du ebenfalls deiner Reise hinzufügen kannst.
Auch wenn es sich nicht immer vermeiden lässt, bei Islands Top Attraktionen auf andere Reisende zu treffen - wir möchten dir helfen, so oft wie möglich die Einsamkeit und Weite zu finden, die du vielleicht auch während einer Fahrt auf dem Schneemobil erleben kannst.
Unser individueller und personalisierter Reiseverlauf wird dich auch zu weniger bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten entlang der Strecke führen und dich auf Orte aufmerksam machen, die den meisten Reisenden verborgen bleiben. Hier erlebst du die Ruhe und Weite, wegen der du gekommen bist!
Entscheide dich für diese 11-tägige Mietwagen-Rundreise und genieße alle Vorteile einer vorgeplanten Route mit der Flexibilität der Zusatzaktivitäten. Reserviere und prüfe die Verfügbarkeit und den Preis der Tour, indem du ein Datum wählst.
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa and is the single most popular attraction in Iceland.
The water is rich in silica and sulphur that helps make your skin shine like a baby. The Blue Lagoon also operates a Research and Development facility that helps find cures for skin ailments using the mineral-rich water.
The temperature in the bathing and swimming area is very comfortable, and averages 37–39 °C (98–102 °F). There´s a restaurant there and it´s a truly romantic and beautiful place one should not miss while in Iceland.
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the northernmost capital of a sovereign state in the world.
Despite a small population (120.000 and more than 200.000 in the Greater Reykjavik area), it is a vibrant city that draws an ever increasing number of visitors. It is the financial, cultural and governmental centre of Iceland. It also has a reputation of being one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world.
Geography
The city of Reykjavik is located in southwest Iceland by the creek of the same name. Throughout the ages, the landscape has been shaped by glaciers, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and the area is geothermal. Much of the current city area area was subglacial during the Ice Age, with the glacier reaching as far as the Álftanes peninsula, while other areas lay under the sea. After the end of the ice age the land rose as the glaciers drifted away, and it began to take on its present form.
The coastline of Reykjavik is set with peninsulas, coves, straights and islands, most notably the island of Videy, and seabirds and whales frequent the shores. The mountain ring as seen from the shore is particularly beautiful. Mount Esja is the highest mountain in the vicinity of Reykjavik and lends its distinct feature to the whole area. This majestic mountain is also highly popular for climbing. Other notable mountains that can be seen from the seaside are Akrafjall and Skardsheidi and on clear days one may even see as far to the legendary Snaefellsjokull glacier, at the end of the Snafellsnes peninsula.
The largest river to run through the city is Ellidaa in Ellidaardalur valley, which is also one of Iceland‘s best rivers for salmon fishing.
Transportation
There are no trains or trams in Iceland, but most people travel by car. The city also operates a bus system. There are two major harbours in town, the old harbour in the centre and Sundahofn in the east. The domestic Reykjavik Airport is located at Vatnsmyrin, not far from the city centre and close to Oskjuhlid and Perlan. The international Keflavik Airport at Midnesheidi heath then lies around 50 km from the city. Cars, jeeps and bicycles can be readily rented in the city and many organized tours are also being offered.
What to See & Do in Reykjavik
The local arts scene is strong in Iceland, with both annual events and single ones, many of whom have hit the international stage. For the annual ones please check our articles Best Annual Events in Iceland and the Top Ten Festivals in Iceland. Major events taking place in Reykjavik include the Iceland Airwaves, Gay Pride, RIFF (The Reykjavik International Film Festival), The Reykjavik Literature Festival, Cultural Night, the Reykjavik Arts Festival, Food & Fun, the Reykjavik Fashion Festival and the Sónar music festival.
Among famous people from Reykjavik are artists Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Sigur Ros, writers Halldor Laxness (born in Laugavegur) and Arnaldur Indridason and mayor Jon Gnarr. For more well-known and fairly-well known Icelanders, check our article on the subject.
You might also want to check our article on some of the many things to see and do in Reykjavik, such as visiting the city‘s many museums, exhibitions and galleries, checking out live music, visiting the Harpa music hall or the theatres, visiting the lighthouse at Grotta, the main shopping street of Laugavegur, visiting the old harbour and the flea market, going on a bird- and whale watching tour or visiting Videy island. We also have a top ten list of things to do.
Make sure to visit the public square of Austurvollur, one of the city‘s most popular gathering places, where you‘ll also find the national parliament, Althingi, the state church a statue of independence hero Jon Sigurdson, as well as cafés, bars and restaurants. Austurvollur was central in the 2008 protests, along with Laekjargata, home to the House of Government. You are also not likely to miss the great church of Hallgrimskirkja that towers over the city from the hill of Skolavorduholt, wherefrom you‘ll get a great view of the city.
Try a walk by the city pond, greet the many birds that frequent the area and visit the city hall, stationed by its banks. The Hljomaskalagardur is a beautiful park that lies by the pond, it ideal for a nice walk and sometimes concerts get held there. Further off is the campus of the university of Iceland, the Nordic house and the Vatnsmyri wetland, a particularly pleasant place, but be mindful of not disturbing the wildlife there and keep to the pathways.
For a nice swim on a warm day, we particularly recommend Nautholsvik beach.
Visit the Laugardalur valley, home to one of the city‘s best swimming pools, as well as the Asmundarsafn gallery, a beautiful botanical garden and a domestic zoo. A walk by the Aegissida beach, with it‘s old fishing sheds, in the west part of Reykjavik also holds a particular charm. The aforementioned Elllidaardalur valley is also a popular resort.
Another place that offers one of the city‘s best (and free) views is Perlan, up in Oskjuhlid hill. The hill itself is a popular resort, with over 176.000 trees and great opportunities for walking and cycling.
Travel to Alftanes to see the president‘s house at Bessastadir, which is also a historical site in it‘s own right, having been the educational centre of Iceland for centuries. Nearby is a beautiful lava field, Galgahraun, well worth a visit, though there is currently an environmental struggle going on as to it‘s future state.
The city is furthermore a short drive from many of Iceland‘s major attractions, most famously the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. In close vicinity you‘ll also find the Heidmork preservation area, a favourite pastime resort of the people of Reykjavik, as well as the Blue Mountains, one of Iceland‘s most beloved skiing venues.
Finally, we‘d like to stress that these are only some suggestions of the many things you might check out in Reykjavik. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you‘ll be able to make the most of your visit and we wish you a pleasant stay in our capital.
Akureyri, ‘The Capital of the North’ is a town in the fjord Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. It lies just 100 km away from the Arctic Circle. It is Iceland’s second-largest urban area with a population of about 17,800.
Economy
Akureyri is an important fishing centre and port, but in the last few years tourism, industry, higher education and services have become the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
An international airport is located about 3 km from the center. A large number of cruisers also stop at Akureyri. One of Iceland's best skiing sites is found by Akureyri, at Hlidarfjall.
Traditionally Akureyri has survived on fisheries and some of Iceland’s largest fishing companies, like for example Samherji, have their headquarters there. Other large companies include Brim, Nordurmjolk, and Vifilfell hf, the largest brewery in Iceland.
FSA/Akureyri Hospital is a major employer in the area and is one of two major hospitals in Iceland.
Akureyri has excellent facilities for travelers and is located a short drive from many of Iceland’s top natural, cultural and historical attractions.
Nature & Landscape
Akureyri is surrounded by mountains, the highest one being Kerling (1538 m). The area around it has rich agriculture and a beautiful mountain ring.
The innermost part of the fjord, Pollurinn ('The Pool') further lends the town a special character. The climate in Akureyri is generally very pleasant.
The islands Hrisey in the middle of Eyfjordur and Grimsey, straddling the Artic Circle, both belong to the municipality of Akureyri. Hrisey is often called 'The Pearl of Eyjafjordur' and Grimsey 'The Pearl of the Artic' and these beautiful and peaceful islands are highly popular with travelers.
History & Culture
During World War II the town was an important site for the Allies and the town grew considerably after the war, as people increasingly moved to urban areas.
Akureyri has a strong cultural scene, with several bars and renowned restaurants. Folk culture in general is more prevalent there than in Reykjavik. During the summer there are several notable festivals in Akureyri and its surroundings.
Sites of interest in Akureyri include the brand-new Hof concert hall and Akureyri’s many museums, The Nature Museum, Nonnahus, a.k.a. Jon Sveinsson Memorial Museum, for the writer, David's house or David Stefansson Memorial Museum, for the poet, Akureyri Art Museum.
Akureyri also has several churches, Akureyrarkirkja being the most notable, as well as beautiful botanical gardens. The old town is particularly charming, ideal for a nice walk.
Jokulsarlon is a glacier lagoon in the south of Vatnajokull national park that is easily reached by the Ring Road.
Covered in thick glacial ice until the 1930’s when the glacier started retreating, the lagoon today measures 7 square miles (20 km2). More than 300 feet of ice still breaks away each year, reshaping the lagoon and filling it with icebergs - causing an alarmingly beautiful sight.
The water is freezing cold and contains a mixture of salt and freshwater giving it a blue-green color. There is plenty of fish and birdlife by the lagoon and the vast sand area of Breiðamerkursandur, and hundreds of seals stay there in winter.
Dimmuborgir (e. ‘Black Forts') is a large area of chaotic lava, situated right east of Lake Myvatn, in North Iceland. With its dramatic view, Dimmuborgir is one of Iceland's most popular attractions.
The area is composed of various volcanic caves and rock formations, reminiscent of an ancient collapsed citadel. In folklore the Dimmuborgir lava field has been connected with hell, Satan was to have landed there after being cast from heaven and the Norwegian symphonic black metal band derives its name from the region.
Husavik in Skjalfandi Bay in North Iceland is called the whale watching capital of the world.
Whale watching is highly recommended from Húsavík and visiting the village whale museum. Other places that visitors might like to visit are the wooden Húsavíkurkirkja church, built in 1907, and the civic museum for culture and biology, which amongst other things features a stuffed polar bear and ancient boats, bearing witness to the history of seafaring in Iceland.
In Húsavík you'll find cute cafés and restaurants offering tasty treats, and you'll have a gorgeous view over the Skjálfandi Bay from this small town of about 2,000 inhabitants.
Goðafoss waterfall is located the river Skjálfandafljót in north Iceland, the fourth largest river in Iceland. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, falling from a height of 12 metres over a width of 30 metres.
The fall's name means either waterfall of the gods or of the 'goði' (i.e. priest/ chieftain). It is said that when the lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði declared Christianity the official religion in Iceland, after his own conversion, he threw the statues of the old Norse gods into the waterfall.
Dettifoss, in the glacier river Jokulsa á Fjollum, flowing from the glacier Vatnajokull, is reputed to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
This thunderous fall has an average waterflow of 193 m3 per second. It is 100 meters (330 ft.) wide and plummets 45 meters (150 ft.) down to Jokulsargljufur canyon.
Skogafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the island with an astounding width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters.
This is one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland for travellers to visit. It is located in South Iceland, not far from Skogar, which itself features a highly interesting regional museum. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall often produces a single or double rainbow on sunny days.
Seljalandsfoss in the river Seljalandsa in South Iceland is one of the most sought waterfalls in the country.
Seljalandsfoss has a narrow cascade but is one of Iceland's highest waterfalls, at 63 meters. The waterfall is highly picturesque and has the rare distinction that one can actually walk behind it.
Geysir is a famous hot spring in Haukadalur valley in South Iceland. Part of the ‘Golden Circle', Geysir gives its name to hot springs all over the world.
Though Geysir itself is hardly active anymore, the area features spectacular hot springs such as the powerful Strokkur, which spouts a vast amount of water every 10 minutes, around 15-20 meters into the air, Smidur and Litli-Strokkur.
North of Geysir are fumaroles, i.e. unlike the hot springs that emit hot water, only steam and gas emanate from these. You may be able to observe bright yellow stains at the fumaroles, this is native sulphur, which crystallizes from the steam. At the southern part of the geothermal area, called Thykkuhverir, you‘ll find various mud pots. Such mud pots are actually fumaroles that boil up through surface water/groundwater and may become steaming fumaroles during dry spells, rather than the usual boiling mud pots.
About 2 km from Geysir is an old preserved natural pool called Kúalaug. One can bathe in it and it has room for 3-5 people at a time, but care should be taken, as the area around the pool is very delicate. The temperature is 39-43°C, depending on how you are positioned in the pool. The water is slightly muddy, as the pool is built on soil, and the bottom is slippery due to algae, so caution is advised.
In Haukadalur there has also been tree planting in recent times and today the forest Haukadalsskógur is one of the largest in South Iceland. Aspen, various types of pine, and other plants have been tried out there and experiments and research continue. We also recommend visiting the tree museum, built in the memory of forester Gunnar Freysteinsson. There are good paths and roads in the forest and the wood is specially designed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Haukadalur has been a church site since ancient time. The current wooden church was last rebuilt in 1938 but the variety and appearance of the church dates back to 1842, making it one of the oldest of its kind in Iceland.
Haukadalur is indeed a historical place. It was settled during the age of settlement and scholar Ari “The Wise“ Thorgilsson grew up there. The first pastoral school in Iceland was also built there.
For accommodation, Hotel Gullfoss is about 7 km from the Geysir area, and closer still is the Hotel Geysir.
Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found on the Hvítá river canyon in south Iceland. The water in Hvítá river travels from the glacier Langjökull, finally cascading 32m down Gullfoss’ two stages in a dramatic display of nature’s raw power.
Because of the waterfall’s two stages, Gullfoss should actually be thought of as two separate waterfalls. The first, shorter stage of the waterfall is 11m, whilst the second stage is 21m. The canyon walls on both sides of the waterfall reach heights of up to 70m, descending into the 2.5km long Gullfossgjúfur canyon (geologists indicate that this canyon was formed by glacial outbursts at the beginning of the last age.)
In the summer, approximately 140 cubic metres of water surges down the waterfall every second, whilst in winter that number drops to around 109 cubic metres. With such energy, visitor’s should not be surprised to find themselves drenched by the waterfall’s mighty spray-off.
In the early days of the last century, Gullfoss was at the centre of much controversy regarding foreign investors and their desire to profit off Iceland’s nature. In the year 1907, an English businessman known only as Howells sought to utilise the waterfall’s energy and harboured ambitions to use its energy to fuel a hydroelectric plant.
At the time, Gullfoss was owned by a farmer named Tómas Tómasson. Tómas declined Howell’s offer to purchase the land, stating famously “I will not sell my friend!” He would, however, go on to lease Howells the land, inadvertently beginning the first chapter of Icelandic environmentalism.
It was Tómas’ daughter, Sigríður Tómasdóttir, who would lead the charge. Having grown up on her father’s sheep farm, she sought to get the lease contract nullified, hurriedly saving her own money to hire a lawyer. The ensuing legal battle was an uphill struggle; the case continued for years, forcing Sigríður to travel many times by foot to Reykjavík if only to keep the trial moving. Circumstances became so difficult that Sigríður threatened to throw herself into the waterfall if any construction began.
Thankfully, in 1929, the waterfall fell back into the hands of the Icelandic people. Today, Sigríður is recognised for her perseverance in protecting Gullfoss and is often hailed as Iceland’s first environmentalist. Her contribution is forever marked in stone; a plaque detailing her plight sits at the top of Gullfoss.
Restaurant / Cafe
Besides Gullfoss, visitors can enjoy the views from Gullfoss Cafe, a locally run delicatessen that serves a wide variety of refreshments and meals. The menu has options to tantalise everyone’s taste buds; hot soups, sandwiches, salads and cakes. There is also a shop on site where visitors’ can browse and purchase traditional Icelandic souvenirs.
Thingvellir is one of the most important sites to visit in Iceland for its landscape, history and cultural value.
The Icelandic parliament was founded in Thingvellir in 930 and remained there for centuries.Thingvellir is surrounded by a beautiful mountain range and is the site of a rift valley, marking the crest of the Mid-Atlantic range. Today it is a natural park, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and considered a vital part of the ‘Golden triangle’ (with Geysir and Gullfoss). Of particular note is the magnificent gorge Almannagja, which marks the eastern boundary of the north American plate and into which the beautiful waterfall Oxararfoss falls.
Other notable attractions within the park include the beautiful lake Thingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland, the Silfra fissure, one of the world's top dives, and Gjabakkahellir, one of Iceland's most interesting lava tubes.
Deildartunguhver, by Reykholt, in Borgarfjordur district, has the highest flow rate for a hot spring in Europe.
The flow rate of Deildartunguhver is 180 liters/second and water emerges at 97 °C. The place is also unique for being the only place in the country where the hard fern grows.
Hofn a Hornafirdi, is a fishing town in southeast Iceland, with a population of 1641 (as of 2011). It has a strong harbour and its main industries are fishing and tourism.
Of note are several interesting museums and the annual Humarhatid (lobster festival). The area is also rich and varied birdlife and migratory birds from Scotland land here around April and leave around August/September.
Stykkisholmur is a town of about 1100 people in Snaefellsnes. It is a center of service and commerce in the area and the ferry Baldur sails from there over to Brjanslaekur in the Westfjords.
The main industries of Stykkisholmur are fishing and tourism and the town has an excellent natural harbour. Breidafjordur, from which the Baldur ferry sails, is riddled with islands and has fascinating flora, bird- and sealife, such as whales, and sailing through the fjord is highly popular for travelers. Tasting shellfish straight from the sea is also a great treat. The regional museum in Stykkisholmur is worth a visit, positioned in a beautiful old house built in 1828, as well as the country's oldest weather station,dating from 1845.
Borgarnes is a town of less than 2000 people, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður. It's a commerce centre for a large part of western Iceland.
Borgarnes' main industry is service and commerce. It is near to many natural attractions and the view over the fjord and its mountains is highly scenic. The river Hvítá runs through this valley but should not be confused with its namesake, which is the home of Gullfoss and one of Iceland's major rafting rivers. Among major cultural attractions of Borgarnes are the Settlement Centre and the Centre for Puppet Arts.
For those with children, or wanting to bring out their inner child, we recommend the Bjössaróló environmental playground which Björn Hjörtur Guðmundsson spent years developing, using salvaged materials for all the play equipment. Here you'll find slides built into the surrounding hillocks, many slings, a jungle gym, spinning top and several lookout points. There's also a castle, an old boat, seesaws and a climbing dome. Courting couples have also been attracted to the place. In short, it's renowned as the best playground in the country, a wonderland of endless fun activities. It further gives an excellent view of the sea, so guests can take in the breathtaking scenery.
Vik in Myrdalur valley is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, located 186 km from the capital Reykjavik.
Vik is important as a service centre for the inhabitants and visitors of the marvellous Reynisfjara beach.
Reynisfjara is widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches on earth (see for example Islands Magazine). This black pebble beach boasts an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns called Gardar, which resembles a rocky step pyramid and out in the sea are the spectaculary shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar. The area has rich birdlife, including puffins, fulmars and guillemots.
Egilsstadir is the largest town in East Iceland, with a population of 2257 people as of 2011. It is located on the banks of the river Lagarfljot in the wide valley of the fertile Fljotsdalsherad district.
Egilsstadir is the main center for service, transportation and administration in East Iceland.
The town provides all basic services and features an airport, a college and a health center. Egilsstadir also has an annual jazz festival that we can recommend. The town is furthermore close to many of East Iceland's and indeed Iceland's main attractions and as a center of the area, many East Iceland tours are directed from there.
Borgarfjordur eystri is a fjord of about 130 people, located in East Iceland. It's main settlement is Bakkagerdi. The area is renowned for its natural beauty.
Sheep farming, fishing and fish work is the Bakkagerdi's main economy, as well as tourism, though this is only during the summer months.
Hiking is highly popular in the area and many great routes are available. The mountain ring is particularly attractive. South of the fjord rhyolite mountains dominate, but at the bottom of the fjord and to the north the mountains are of basalt. Birdwatching is also popular, as many puffins nest in the area. Elves are also said to reside there.
Johannes Kjarval, one of Iceland's greatest painters, grew up in the area and the town has a great exhibition of his work. For further artwork by Kjarval, we recommend Kjarvalssafn museum in Reykjavik. The altarpiece of Bakkagerdi church was also made by Kjarval.
Since 2005 the annual Braedslan music festival has been celebrated at Borgarfjordur Eystri in June, in an old herring factory. In 2010 the festival got the Eyrarros award for outstanding cultural achievement in the countryside. Notable musicans who've played there include Of Monsters and Men, Belle & Sebastian, Mugison, Emiliana Torrini and Damien Rice.
Blönduós is the largest urban area of Húnaflói bay in northwest Iceland, with a population of around 880 people. It is a service centre for the local area and a common stop for travellers of the ring road.
Economy, accommodation and services
Blönduós’s main economy is acting as a serving centre, particularly for dairy products, as well as fishing and light industy and tourism. A creamery and a butchery are both operated at Blönduós, as well as a hospital and a health service. The town has a hotel and a guesthouse, as well as summerhouses and a camping area and offers general commerce and services.
Attractions and activities
Birdwatching is popular in the area, as well as horse riding tours and the nearby lakes and rivers are some of the best in the country for fishing trout and salmon. Among these is the river Blanda, one of Iceland's longest rivers. In it is the beautiful island Hrútey, rich with vegetation and is a habitat for many bird species, such as geese. The Yndisgarður is a nice park with a variety of beautiful plants. A small golf course is also located in the town. The town is further a good set off point when travelling in Húnaflói bay.
You might also want to check out the handicraft museum, the Sea Ice Exhibition Centre and the textile museum, the only one of its kind in Iceland. The local church, i.e. 'the new church' with its interesting architecture, is also worth a look, inspired by nature and made to resemble a volcanic crater. The older church, built in 1894 is a real beauty, built in Romanesque style from ca. metre thick granite blocks. The ceiling is painted with a thousand stars and the church has a thousand small windowpanes. The altarpiece was made by Jóhannes S. Kjarval, one of Iceland's foremost painters.
Kerið is a volcanic crater lake in Grímsnes in south Iceland. It is a popular stop when traveling the Golden Circle.
It is believed that Kerið was originally a cone volcano that erupted and and emptied its magma reserve. Once the magma was depleted, the weight of the cone collapsed into an empty magma chamber, later to be filled with water.
The Kerið caldera is composed of red volcanic rock and is around 55 m deep, 170 m wide and 270 m across. There is little vegetation in the steep-walled crater, save for one wall with a gentler slope which is covered with deep moss. This wall is fairly easy to descend.
The lake itself is fairly shallow and is striking in its beauty. Opaque and aquamarine, surrounded by the red crater walls, Kerið offers a great contrast of colours and a highly impressive scenery.
The acoustics of the crater are considered to be fairly good, and a number of concerts have been held inside Kerið. There is a small admission fee to visit Kerið, 400 ISK per person (as of 2017).
Fáskrúðsfjörður (sometimes referred to as Búðir) is a coastal village in east Iceland with a population of 700 people. The name of the village originates from the small but incredibly majestic island, Skrúður, situated at the mouth of the fjord that shares the village name.
History
Historically, Fáskrúðsfjörður’s settlement, development and culture has been noticeably different from other towns and villages in Iceland. The village was originally settled by French seaman, hungry for bountiful waters, who came to fish at the Icelandic coastline in the mid 1800s. The fishermen built houses, a hospital and a harbour - all that they could need whilst at Fáskrúðsfjörður.
This operation continued efficiently onward until the First World War, when Frenchmen world over were called to the defence of France. Signposts around the town are written in both Icelandic and French as a nod to this heritage, and the Fáskrúðsfjörður’s sister town, Gravelines, celebrates the connection twice every year. Consequently, on the last weekend of every July, Fáskrúðsfjörður residents celebrate their gallic heritage with cuisine, street parties and events as part of the French Day festivities.
The full story of French settlement can be found at the former (and some say haunted) French Hospital. Originally built in 1907, the hospital fell into decay for almost sixty years, but has now been renovated as both a hotel and a museum. Outside of the town is a graveyard - le Cimetiere Francais - where 46 French sailors are buried.
Geography
Nearby, the laccolithic mountain, Sandfell (743m), is one of the finest examples of an igneous mountain in the world and makes for fantastic hiking. Formed after molten rhyolite broke through ancient lava layers, Sandfell has a unique, dome shaped appearance and is unable to grow vegetation. This is, geologically speaking, a rare occurrence in Iceland, and a source of pride for Fáskrúðsfjörður residents. It is a 2-3 hour hike to the top of the Sandfell, the summit providing gorgeous views of the regional landscape.
Visitors are also advised to hike the path along Gilsá river towards the waterfall Gilsárfoss, where they are able to walk behind the cascading water. For devout anglers, fishing is readily accessible in the nearby Dalsá river.
Seyðisfjörður is a town and municipality in the eastern region of Iceland, tucked into the most inner corner of the fjord that shares its name. Surrounded by snowcapped mountains and waterfalls, the most prominent natural landmarks are Mt. Bjólfur (1085m) to the west and Strandartindur (1010m) to the east, both of which are a part of Iceland’s seven peak hike.
History
The settlement of Seyðisfjörður began to develop into a trading centre in 1848 when townspeople found their wealth in “the silver of the sea” - herring. The long protective fjord gave the fisherman in Seyðisfjörður an advantage over their neighbours, leading it to grow into one of the most prosperous towns in East Iceland. The unique, multi-coloured wooden buildings that make Seyðisfjörður so recognisable were built in this period by Norwegian merchants and whalers. The ruins of their whaling operation at Vestdalseyri can still be visited along the Seyðisfjörður coast.
In more recent times, Seyðisfjörður was a base for Allied forces during the Second World War. The one attack recorded off Iceland occurred on the British oil tanker, the El Grillo (“The Cricket”), which was at anchor in the fjord. After being heavily bombarded by German fighters stationed in Norway, the El Grillo’s captain made the decision to scuttle the ship. The El Grillo was sunk without loss of life and now rests at the bottom of the fjord. The wreck is now a popular sight amongst scuba divers.
Geography
Seyðisfjörður’s steep-sided valleys make the town prone to avalanches. An avalanche in 1885 killed 24 people, making it the worst avalanche tragedy in the young country’s history. A memorial for the dead now stands in the town, constructed from the beams of a destroyed factory. More recently, in 1996, an avalanche crushed another local factory. Thankfully, no one was injured. Avalanche dams, some as high as 20m, have since been constructed around the town.
17km east of Seyðisfjörður is the Skálanes Nature and Heritage Centre, a hub for scientific and conservationist exploration. The reserve, covering over 1200 hectares, is known for its diverse wildlife, boasting 47 species of birds, 4 species of Icelandic mammal and over 150 species of plant life. The diverse range of habitats covered by the reserve—freshwater wetlands, intertidal, cliffs, meadows—have attracted researchers from overseas, making Skálanes the perfect example of international and academic cooperation. Developments from Skálanes have been made in such far-reaching disciplines as archaeology, anthropology, linguistics and environmental conservation, to name only a handful.
Located in the east of Iceland, Atlavík is a small cove in Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, on the shores of the lake Lagarfljót. A once popular meeting place for locals and visitors, today Atlavík is a popular camping area due to the surrounding trees and the great view of the lake.
History
Atlavík is named after Graut-Atli Þiðrandason who came from Norway to Iceland’s east coast with his brother during the country’s settlement between 870 and 930. Graut-Atli, or Gruel-Atli, got his nickname after he was exiled and made to live in the woods of Hallormsstaður, surviving only on whatever scraps of food he could find and a gruel made from Icelandic moss.
To celebrate 1000 years of Icelandic settlement a festival was held in Atlavík in 1874. This wound up to be the first of many such events held at the spot during the summertime. The last festival held there was in the 1990s.
In 1984 Atlavík was visited by the Beatle’s drummer, Ringo Starr. Ringo arrived at the festival with his wife, Bond-girl Barbara Bach, to present the 'Hringstjörnuverðlaunin' music awards but ended up on stage with the Icelandic band Stuðmenn, performing the song “Johnny B. Good” to a roaring crowd of over 6000 people.
Geography
The Atlavík campsite is situated on the shores of Lögurinn lake, where the river Lagarfljót flows through it. The lake measures 53 square kilometres, is 25 kilometres long and its greatest width is 2,5 kilometres. As with the lake Loch Ness in Scotland, a mysterious and seldom seen monster, called Lagarfljótsormurinn, is said to live in the depths of Lagarfljót.
Providing shelter from the elements, the trees surrounding the Atlavík campsite are a part of Iceland’s largest forest, Hallormsstaðarskógur. The birchwood forest is around 740 hectares and includes over 40 kilometres of footpaths and marked trails. From Atlavík there is 1,5 km trail leading up to Hallormsstaður’s tree museum.
The South Coast of Iceland is the country's most visited sightseeing route, along with the Golden Circle.
The famed South Coast shoreline stretches from the greater Reykjavík area and is dotted with natural wonders such as cascading waterfalls, volcanoes both active and dormant, black sand beaches and glacier lagoons.
Geography, Nature & Wildlife
Iceland is divided into eight geographical regions. Out of these, the Southern Region is the largest, as it spans over 24.000 square kilometres with its administrative centre in the municipality of Selfoss.
What is known as the South Coast embodies the shoreline of this particular region. The area consists of a lowland that is mostly composed of marshlands, bays and cultivated pastures that are met by a series of black beaches where the estuaries to the east and west of the district close off the coastal body.
Underneath the soil rests a vast lava field, known as Þjórsárhraun. Its edges reach several hundred metres offshore where the ocean waves crash upon them, thereby protecting the lowland from the invasion of the sea. This results in the South Coast being unusually lacking in the deep fjords that so distinctly characterise the rest of Iceland's shore line.
The region boasts vibrant bird life during all seasons. It is not only rich with both marshland birds and seabirds but also migrating birds such as the North Atlantic puffin. Some species stay throughout the harsh Icelandic winter, including the northern diver, the loom and various species of gulls and ducks.
Highlights of the South Coast
The South Coast offers an unprecedented array of natural wonders that draw thousands of visitors each day. When driving the route from Reykjavík City, the highlights in their correct order are:
These attractions count for but a fraction of what the South Coast has to offer. The vast sand plains of Sólheimasandur are home to a crashed DC-3 Plane Wreck, and close to Seljavellir by the Skógar Village there's Seljavallalaug, one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland.
Iceland has one main ring road: Route 1. This ring road goes all around the island and is 1332 km long (828 miles). The road connects the capital, Reykjavík, to the second biggest city in Iceland, Akureyri, in the north of the country. Other notable towns that are connected via the ring road are Borgarnes, Blönduós, Egilsstaðir, Höfn, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Vík, Hella, Hvolsvöllur, Selfoss and Hveragerði.
A number of popular tourist attractions are also found by the ring road, such as Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Lake Mývatn and the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Goðafoss.
The ring road consists mainly of paved two lanes road (one each direction). Some parts of the ring road are still unpaved however. In various places the road contains single lane bridges, especially in the east part of the country. The speed limit is 90km per hour on the paved section of the road (lower when it passes through towns), but 80km per hour on gravel.
The road was only completed in 1974, with the opening of Iceland's longest bridge, that crosses Skeiðará river in southeast Iceland. In 1998 a tunnel below the fjord Hvalfjörður shortened the drive around Iceland by about one hour (or 45km along a winding fjord). Hvalfjörður tunnels are the biggest tunnels in Iceland, 5,8 km and 165m below sea level. The ring road has another tunnel called Almannaskarð in the southeast by Höfn and by 2017 the Vaðlaheiðar tunnels should be open in north Iceland, shortening the distance between Akureyri and Mývatn.
Some sections of the ring road are original 1940's country roads, and a number of sharp curves, blind curves, blind summits as well as single lane bridges mean that people need to drive cautiously. In wintertime most of the ring road is kept open, with the exception of a short passage in the east part of the country that may be closed due to heavy snow (a detour is needed to travel from the north to the east during wintertime).
Guide to Iceland would advise people to drive cautiously on the ring road both in summer and wintertime, but also to explore other roads leading from it to multiple attractions.
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Tagesübersicht
Tag 1 - Ankunft in Island
Nimm dein Auto am Flughafen entgegen, bevor du zu deinem Hotel in Reykjavík aufbrichst. Wenn du Zeit und Lust hast, kannst du auch direkt heute die Blaue Lagune besuchen. Nachdem du dein Zimmer in der Hauptstadt bezogen hast, hast du die Gelegenheit, das Stadtzentrum zu erkunden. Hier findest du zahlreiche Museen, Gallerien, Restaurants und Bars.
Verbringe die Nacht in Reykjavík.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Reykjavík
Reykjavík Komfort
Die Fosshótel-Kette besitzt insgesamt vier 3- bis 4-Sterne Hotels in Reykjavík. Alle Hotels sind nur wenige Gehminuten von den beliebtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten, Restaurants, Museen und dem Nachtleben entfernt. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Reykjavík Qualität
Hotel Alda ist ein 4-Sterne Design Hotel in zentralster Lage auf der Einkaufsstraße Laugavegur. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis Zugang zu einem Fitness-Bereich mit Sauna und Hot Pot. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Tag 2 - Der Golden Circle und Südisland
An Tag zwei entdeckst du den Golden Circle, der für seine Naturwunder weltbekannt ist.
Der erste Stopp führt dich in den Nationalpark Þingvellir, der historisch und geologisch von großer Bedeutung für Island ist. Hier kannst du einen Spaziergang zwischen den tektonischen Platten unternehmen oder im kristallklaren Wasser der Silfra-Spalte tauchen. Anschließend geht es in das geothermale Gebiet Haukadalur, wo du dir die Geysire Strokkur und Geysir ansehen kannst.
Die nächste bekannte Attraktion ist der mächtige Wasserfall Gullfoss, der „Goldene Wasserfall“. Ein Pfad führt dich direkt zu seinem Rande, von wo aus du einen neuen Eindruck über die Kraft des Wassers gewinnst. Ab hier besteht auch die Möglichkeit, mit einem Superjeep auf den Langjökull zu gelangen, um Schneemobil zu fahren.
Vergiss nicht, dem Krater Kerið einen Besuch abzustatten, bevor du weiter entlang der Südküste fährst. Hier erlebst du die beeindruckenden Wasserfälle Seljalandsfoss und Skógafoss. Weiter entlang der Südküste, nahe des Ortes Vík, befinden sich der wunderschöne schwarze Lavastrand Reynisfjara und die Steinformationen von Dyrhólaey und Reynisdrangar.
Übernachte in der Nähe von Vík.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Vík
Vík Komfort
Hotel Katla ist ein 3-Sterne Landhotel, 5 km östlich von Vík, und bietet komfortable Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis Zugang zu Hot Pott und Sauna. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Vík Qualität
Icelandair Hotel Vík ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, zentral gelegen inmitten von Vík. Es bietet stylische Zimmer mit privatem Bad und Ausblick über das Meer oder ein beeindruckendes Felsmassiv. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Tag 3 - Wandern in Skaftafell - Eisberge und „Diamantstrand“
Den heutigen Tag kannst du wahlweise mit einer Gletscherwanderung beginnen. Im Anschluss begibst du dich weiter entlang der Ringstraße zum Nationalpark Skaftafell, wo es viel zu entdecken gibt. Dort finden sich zahlreiche Wanderstrecken, bei denen für jede Altersklasse und jeden Schwierigkeitsgrad etwas dabei ist, inklusive einem Pfad, der zum wunderschönen Wasserfall Svartifoss führt.
Weiter geht es zu einem der bekanntesten und meist fotografierten Orte Islands, der Gletscherlagune Jökulsárlón, wo du eine Bootsfahrt zwischen den Eisbergen unternehmen kannst.
Verbringe die Nacht in Höfn.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft bei Jökulsárlón und Höfn
Jökulsárlón und Höfn Komfort
Hotel Höfn ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, zentral gelegen in der Stadt Höfn. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Jökulsárlón und Höfn Qualität
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon ist ein neues 4-Sterne Hotel und befindet sich zwischen der Gletscherlagune Jökulsárlón und Skaftafell. Zimmer mit privatem Bad und Berg- oder Meerblick. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Tag 4 - Die Ostfjorde und Egilsstaðir
Setze deine Reise in Richtung Osten fort und beginne eine atemberaubende, abwechslungsreiche Fahrt durch die Ostfjorde, vorbei an idyllischen Fischerdörfern, wie Fáskrúðsfjörður und Reyðarfjörður, und faszinierenden Landschaften. Dieses Tag ist wie gemacht für Spaziergänge entlang der traumhaften Küstenlinie der Ostfjorde!
Verbringe die Nacht in der Umgebung von Egilsstaðir.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðir Komfort
Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, ein paar Gehminuten vom Stadtzentrum entfernt, direkt am Ufer des Sees. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Zugang zum Spa-Bereich gegen Gebühr. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Egilsstaðir Qualität
Icelandair Hotel Hérað ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, zentral gelegen inmitten von Egilsstaðir. Es bietet helle, freundliche Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück mit Fokus auf regionale Zutaten ist inklusive.
Tag 5 - Tief in die Ostfjorde
Heute kannst du die Gegend um Egilsstaðir genauer erkunden. Wir empfehlen eine Fahrt zum See Lagarfljót, in dem der Legende nach ein Verwandter von Nessie sein Unwesen treibt. Die Bucht Atlavík ist üppig bewachsen und lädt hier zu einem Picknick ein.
Nicht weit entfernt kannst du ebenso zu den Wasserfällen Litlanesfoss und Hengifoss wandern. Der Hengifoss ist Islands dritthöchster Wasserfall und rote Lehm-Streifen im schwarzen Gestein machen ihn wirklich einzigartig. Der Litlanesfoss wird von schönen Basaltsäulen eingerahmt. Die Wanderung vom und zum Parkplatz dauert in etwa 2 Stunden.
Wenn du dich für ein Allrad-Fahrzeug entschieden hast, kannst du dich auch etwas weiter ins östliche Hochland trauen, hin zum Berg Snæfell und dem Kárahnjúkar-Staudamm. Im Osten Islands solltest du auch immer nach Rentieren Ausschau halten! Nahe des Kárahnjúkar gibt es zwei bezaubernde Canyons: Dimmugljúfur und Hafrahvammagljúfur (10 km lang). Ein Paradies für Wanderfreunde!
Auch im bezaubernden Künstlerstädtchen Seyðisfjörður an der Ostküste gibt es einiges zu entdecken.
Verbringe die Nacht in Seyðisfjörður oder Egilsstaðir.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðir Komfort
Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, ein paar Gehminuten vom Stadtzentrum entfernt, direkt am Ufer des Sees. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Zugang zum Spa-Bereich gegen Gebühr. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Egilsstaðir Qualität
Icelandair Hotel Hérað ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, zentral gelegen inmitten von Egilsstaðir. Es bietet helle, freundliche Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück mit Fokus auf regionale Zutaten ist inklusive.
Tag 6 - Borgarfjörður Eystri
Mache dich auf den Weg nach Borgarfjörður Eystri, einem idyllischen Ort, eingerahmt von majestätischen Bergen. Genieße die atemberaubende Natur des Gebietes und - vor allem - die Abgeschiedenheit.
Hier gibt es einige wunderbare Wanderwege zur Auswahl, wobei der wohl beeindruckendste zu Stórurð (auch genannt Hrafnabjargaurð) führt. Die Landschaft hier ist gesprenkelt mit massiven Felsbrocken, grünem Moos und faszinierend türkisgrünem Wasser.
Die Wanderung ist nicht sehr anstrengend, dauert aber etwa 2,5 Stunden oder mehr - je nachdem, wie lange du entlang der Strecke Inne halten möchtest.
Du kannst dich auch für einen Spaziergang am Strand bei Húsey entscheiden, wo sich oft Robben sonnen.
Wenn du die Tierwelt genauer kennenlernen möchtest, dann ist ein Spaziergang zu den Papageitauchern, für die die Siedlung bekannt ist, zu empfehlen. Die Papageitaucher hier sind relativ zahm und sehr neugierig, also ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit groß, dass sie auf Tuchfühlung gehen oder zumindest so nah kommen, das tolle Fotos möglich sind. Während der Brutsaison im Juni und Juli ist der Zugang eingeschränkt und die Papageitaucher verlassen die Insel Mitte August.
Verbringe die Nacht erneut in Egilsstaðir.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðir Komfort
Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, ein paar Gehminuten vom Stadtzentrum entfernt, direkt am Ufer des Sees. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Zugang zum Spa-Bereich gegen Gebühr. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Egilsstaðir Qualität
Icelandair Hotel Hérað ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, zentral gelegen inmitten von Egilsstaðir. Es bietet helle, freundliche Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück mit Fokus auf regionale Zutaten ist inklusive.
Tag 7 - Der See Mývatn
Die Fahrt an Tag 7 bringt dich gen Norden zum See Mývatn, bekannt für seine geothermalen Landschaften, mit dem Námaskarð-Pass, den Skútustaðagígar-Kratern, der Lavaformation Dimmuborgir und Krafla, einem der meist besuchten Vulkane Island. In den Sommermonaten empfehlen wir einen Besuch der Grjótagjá-Höhle, die mit heißem Wasser gefüllt ist.
Am Nachmittag hast du die Möglichkeit, ein entspannendes Bad im warmen Wasser der Naturbäder am See Mývatn zu nehmen. Im Anschluss setzt du die Fahrt fort in Richtung Akureyri, der Hauptstadt des Nordens. Verbringe die Nacht in Akureyri.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Akureyri
Akureyri Komfort
Das Hotel Norðurland ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, zentral gelegen in Akureyri. Geräumige und helle Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Akureyri Qualität
Icelandair Hotel Akureyri (Deluxe-Zimmer) ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel inmitten von Akureyri, gleich neben dem Schwimmbad. Zimmer mit einem Wohnbereich und privatem Bad. Toller Ausblick aus dem 5. Stock! Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Tag 8 - Ein Tag im Norden
Nutze die Zeit und erkunde die Umgebung des Mývatn. Sehr empfehlenswert ist eine Fahrt durch Jökulsárgljúfur, einem Teil des Nationalparks Vatnajökull. Besuche die Ásbyrgi Schlucht und Dettifoss, den mächtigsten Wasserfall Europas.
Eine andere tolle Option ist eine Walbeobachtung in dem Ort Húsavík, der auch bekannt als Walbeobachtungs-Hauptstadt Europas ist.
Du kannst den Tag natürlich auch in Akureyri verbringen. Das beschauliche Städtchen zählt 18.000 Einwohner und bietet etliche interessante Museen und Läden... und ebenso den nördlichsten botanischen Garten der Welt. Verbringe die Nacht in der Region.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Akureyri
Akureyri Komfort
Das Hotel Norðurland ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel, zentral gelegen in Akureyri. Geräumige und helle Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Akureyri Qualität
Icelandair Hotel Akureyri (Deluxe-Zimmer) ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel inmitten von Akureyri, gleich neben dem Schwimmbad. Zimmer mit einem Wohnbereich und privatem Bad. Toller Ausblick aus dem 5. Stock! Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Tag 9 - Nord nach West
Heute kannst du dir den Wasserfall Goðafoss genauer ansehen, bevor du dich auf den Weg gen Westen machst. Ebenso bietet sich ein Abstecher über die Troll-Halbinsel Tröllaskagi an, die Heimat des bezaubernden Fischerdorfes Siglufjörður ist. Hier ergeben sich fantastische Ausblicke entlang der malerischen Küstenstraße. Außerdem ist ein Abstecher zum tollen Freibad von Hofsós sehr zu empfehlen. Es geht weiter in den Skagafjord, ein Gebiet, das bekannt für seine Pferdezucht ist.
Du verbringst die Nacht in Blönduós.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Blönduós
Blönduós Komfort
Hotel Blanda liegt zentral in Blönduós und bietet Blick über den Fluss Blanda und das Meer. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN in öffentlichen Bereichen. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Blönduós Qualität
Hotel Laugarbakki (Superior-Zimmer) ist ein 3-Sterne Hotel auf dem Land, südlich von Hvammstangi, mit Blick über den nah gelegenen Fluss. Geräumige Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis Zugang zu Hot Potts und einem Fitness-Raum. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Tag 10 - Die Sagas Islands
Erkunde Westisland mit seinen verschiedenen Attraktionen, einschließlich der Ausstellung zur Besiedlungsgeschichte in Borgarnes. Besuche unterwegs die bezaubernden Wasserfälle Hraunfossar und Barnafoss. Geschichtsinteressierte sollten der Snorrastofa einen Besuch abstatten, dem Insitut für Mittelalterforschung in Reykholt, wo der frühe Siedler Snorri Sturluson im 13. Jahrhundert die Heimskringla-Saga verfasste.
Plane für den Weg zurück nach Reykjavík eine Pause am Fossatún ein, einem Wasserfall, der von der Trollfrau Drifa beschützt wird, bevor du deine letzte Nacht in der Hauptstadt verbringst.
Bevorzugte Unterkunft in Reykjavík
Reykjavík Komfort
Die Fosshótel-Kette besitzt insgesamt vier 3- bis 4-Sterne Hotels in Reykjavík. Alle Hotels sind nur wenige Gehminuten von den beliebtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten, Restaurants, Museen und dem Nachtleben entfernt. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Reykjavík Qualität
Hotel Alda ist ein 4-Sterne Design Hotel in zentralster Lage auf der Einkaufsstraße Laugavegur. Zimmer mit privatem Bad. Gratis Zugang zu einem Fitness-Bereich mit Sauna und Hot Pot. Gratis WLAN. Frühstück ist inklusive.
Tag 11 - Blaue Lagune - Flughafen
Gebe dein Auto rechtzeitig vor dem Abflug am Flughafen in Keflavík ab. Wenn dein Flug nachmittags oder abends startet, kannst du die restliche Zeit nutzen, und dir ein revitalisierendes Bad im warmen Wasser der Blauen Lagune gönnen, um deinen Islandurlaub perfekt zu beenden.
Unterkunft
Nachfolgend erhälst du einen Überblick über die verfügbaren Unterkunftskategorien. Alleinreisende werden in Einzelzimmern untergebracht. Buchungen von mehr als einer Person werden bei ungeraden Zahlen standardmäßig in Dreibettzimmern arrangiert. Guide to Iceland wird immer die, zum Zeitpunkt der Buchung, besten erhältlichen Unterkünfte von unseren bevorzugten Partnern buchen. Die Qualität der Hotels in Island variiert abhängig von deren Lage und die Verfügbarkeiten sind teils stark begrenzt. Wir geben immer unser Bestes, individuellen Wünschen nachzukommen, was zu einem Aufpreis führen kann.
Komfort
Zimmer mit privatem Bad in einem 3-Sterne Hotel oder qualitativen Gästehäusern. Zentrale Lage nahe der Attraktionen. Frühstück inklusive.
Qualität
Zimmer mit privatem Bad in einem 4-Sterne Hotel oder Superior-Zimmer in einem 3-Sterne Hotel in bester Lage. Frühstück inklusive.
Mietwagen
Nachfolgend kannst du dir die Fahrzeug-Modelle anschauen und entsprechend deiner Wünsche auswählen. Unsere Mietwagen sind neue oder aktuelle Modelle mit einem maximalen Alter von 2 Jahren. Jedes Fahrzeug ist mit einer SCDW- und Schotter-Versicherung (GP) sowie einem Navigationssystem ausgestattet. Ein kostenfreies Upgrade auf einen Mietwagen mit Automatikgetriebe ist möglich.
Budget
Ein Kleinwagen mit Zweiradantrieb für normale Reiseverläufe in alltäglichen Konditionen, wie z.B. VW Polo, Toyota Yaris oder ähnliches. Dieses Fahrzeug ist nicht für das Hochland zugelassen.
Komfort 4X4
Ein mittelgroßer Geländewagen oder SUV mit Allradantrieb (4x4), geeignet für Fahrten im Schnee und auf Schotterstraßen, wie z.B. Toyota RAV 4 oder ähnliches. Für normale Hochlandstrecken geeignet.
Luxuriös 4x4
Ein großformatiger Geländewagen mit Allradantrieb (4x4), wie z.B. Toyota Land Cruiser oder ähnliches, für nahezu jeden Reiseverlauf geeignet. Dieses Fahrzeug ist für alle zugänglichen Hochlandstraßen zugelassen.
Stornierungsversicherung
Diese Versicherung ermöglicht es dir, deine Buchung kostenfrei zu stornieren. Die Kosten für die Versicherung belaufen sich dabei auf 5.000 ISK pro Reiseteilnehmer. Die Stornierung muss spätestens 48 Stunden vor der exakten Startzeit der Tour erfolgen. Um die Buchung zu stornieren und die volle Rückerstattung zu erhalten, kontaktiere bitte unser Service-Team unter info@guidetoiceland.is mindestens 48 Stunden im Voraus und drücke deutlich deinen Wunsch zur Stornierung, unter Angabe der Buchungsnummer, aus. Bitte beachte, dass diese Versicherung nur die Stornierung des kompletten Paketes abdeckt. Individuelle Einzelleistungen innerhalb des Paketes unterliegen unseren AGB. Die Kosten der Versicherung sind weder übertrag- noch erstattbar.
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