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Vacation in Iceland : Highlights & Travel Tips
Iceland is a destination that feels otherworldly, drawing travelers with its dramatic contrasts of fire and ice. In a single trip, you can see thundering waterfalls, black-sand beaches, glacier lagoons, steaming geothermal fields, and volcanic landscapes that seem pulled from another planet. What makes Iceland especially memorable is how accessible these natural wonders are: even a short road trip can reveal extraordinary scenery, while the country’s small size makes it easy to combine adventure, relaxation, and culture. Reykjavik adds another layer with its creative food scene, design-forward atmosphere, and lively nightlife.
Key highlights include driving the famous Golden Circle, soaking in geothermal hot springs like the Blue Lagoon or quieter local pools, exploring the South Coast’s waterfalls and sea cliffs, and chasing the northern lights in the darker months. In summer, long daylight hours make it ideal for road trips, hiking, puffin spotting, and visiting more remote regions. Practical tips: weather changes quickly year-round, so bring waterproof layers, sturdy shoes, and warm clothing even in summer. Renting a car is one of the best ways to explore, but always check road and weather conditions before setting out, and book accommodation well in advance during peak season.
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Best time to travel Iceland
The best time to visit Iceland is from June through September, with August and September standing out as the most popular months thanks to milder weather, long daylight hours, and excellent conditions for road trips and outdoor sightseeing. July and August are especially good for experiencing the highlands and major natural highlights, while September can offer a great balance of accessibility, fewer crowds, and the first chances to see the northern lights.
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Eine Rundreise auf Island
Dass die Abreise dann erst fast nach 2 Jahre und 2 mal verschieben, nach dem buchen im Reisebüro stattfand, (Covid-19 sei dank..) hätten wir uns auch nicht träumen lassen :( ...
A Hitchhiker's Guide to Iceland
Planning and improvisation go hand in hand, just like theory and practice. Thursday morning went exactly as planned; I boarded in the harbor of Seyðisfjörður. Seyðisfjörður is a...
A delayed blog from the day before yesterday…
Heyyy everyone… First of all, I want to give a big thank you to everyone reading this blog! It’s a lot of fun to write this blog an
Arrival Day Seydisfjördur
...and yet, there it is, the inner restlessness :-) So at around 03:00 in the night, nothing can hold me back in my cabin; there are still quite a few nautical miles to cover,...
ISLAND Island of Vikings, Geysers, and Glaciers
Our round trip starts in Reykjavik on Ring Road No. 1, which is always snow-free and encircles all of Iceland. Keflavik Airport is located about 50km west of Reykjavik, was a...
Detour to the Northeast
After the wonderful weeks in Bragðavellir, we drove for 4 days to Lagarfljót near Egilsstadir, where we reserved a room with a shared bathroom. The drive took us over Öxi, with a...
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Back to Reykjavik🌞
Peeking through the curtain this morning...👀 Blue sky, sunshine, perfect visibility.🌞 So let's get out of bed, check out, and quickly head to the bakery.🥨☕️ 3 hours to the...
Arctic Circle
In Akranes, we waited in hopeful anticipation of good weather for the solar eclipse. We would have also gone somewhere else at short notice if there had been good weather there....
Vestmannaeyjar😎
We woke up this morning in an impressive setting. Glamping is almost like comfort camping... So breakfast at the delicious island baker.🥨🥐☕️ And it didn’t rain today.🥳 However,...
It never rains in Southern Iceland...man it pours💦💦
Today we had time pressure for the first time... ⏰️ We had to catch the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar at 7 PM. 330 km drive ahead of us along the south coast. Unfortunately, the weather...
Among ice giants🥶
Today we had a full schedule, and fitting for summer, it was all about ice.😉🍦 A quick catjump from our accommodation to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, marveling intensely at...
Panorama Paradise😯
Today our journey continued towards the south coast.↘️⬇️↙️ We have already driven several coastal roads, but the southeastern part of Ring Road '1' here is truly spectacular; you...
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The Possibility of an Island (Reykjavik in Iceland)
Some time ago, I came across a collection of posts on the topic of 'island', which mentioned the so-called island research. Island research encompasses many fields: cultural...
Storm Height
Iceland's national mascot is undoubtedly the puffin! These adorable birds are everywhere, and souvenir shops are stuffed with plush toys and more. Unfortunately, the puffin season...
A Coffee at the End of the World (On the Road in the Volcanic Desert)
When asking AI for a meaningful English translation of the term 'Road Trip', the results are sparse. The German title of Jack Kerouac's novel 'On the Road' is simply titled 'On...
Under the Northern Sun
The north of Iceland lies just a few kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. Day and night were significantly shifted here. Polar day and polar night could be sensed, especially...
Sunny Day - Radiant Päpu
Wow, time flies! Today is already our sixth day in Iceland! 😲 Yesterday was a bit cloudy, and Päp
A stormy start to the day
Diamond Beach. A black beach full of icebergs in the sand and water. 🧊 In the sand, we wrote with some stones
A brilliantly beautiful day
Waking up to good news! 🌸 Early in the morning, we received news that the two other pieces of luggage have been found and will be delivered to us today at noon!! With fantastic...
Gurgling Earth and bubbling mood: Day 7 in Iceland
The evening before started off innocently - after dinner, we went for a 'quick' drink with our travel companions (now officially declared family) at the legendary Valhalla Bar...
Fire, Ice, and “Mrs.”: A day that smells of sulfur and ends in a thermal bath
Anyone who thinks a road trip through Iceland is just cold, gray, and quiet has definitely never tried to snag a seat on the bus in “Mallorca style” in the morning. Between fjord...
Day 2: From Frankfurt to Wintry Reykjavik – Between Anticipation, Volcano Power, and Storm Warning
The second day of our journey began relaxed – with a hearty breakfast at the hotel in Frankfurt. Instead of directly taking a taxi, we decided on a little walk to the airport....
With a full tank, we continue.
Moss Lava Fields
Arrival with Obstacles
#OnThePlane
Strokkur and the Waterfalls Day 4
Day 4: Strokkur and the Waterfalls We are unintentionally awakened by an alarm on a tablet and can’t continue sleeping at 5 AM. In Germany, it’s 7 AM, and I had fallen asleep by...
hiking, climbing, marveling, enjoying
and and and :-) The early sunlight wakes me up today just before four, and I grab the camera and my warming surf coat to capture a few clouds with a light morning glow. Then I...
...today we're heading south to Stokksnes and...
... the weather treats us splendidly and we make our first short stop at Barkináfoss. As so often, we are alone and can explore everything at our leisure in the sunshine and...
our 3rd day in Djupivogur...
... begins with silence and sunshine. The strong wind from yesterday calmed down by morning, and the sun invited us to enjoy coffee on the terrace. Outside, we listened to the...
Island
Day 27: Today we drove a beautiful route partly through the national park to the Hraunfossar waterfall. The river comes from the glacier through a canyon and is then fed...
ISLAND Island of Waterfalls, Whales, and Sheep
The waterfalls are formed by glaciers, volcanism, and land uplift. Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in terms of both drop height and water volume.
Snow - On the Way South
The everlasting ice was to be followed by the desert, according to the dramaturgy of the Ring Road and thus our travel planning. Iceland had the largest ice cap beyond the poles....
With luck into the day
hot tubes.
Grindavik Day 12
Sultan Geothermal Area
Mývatn Tag 9
Tag 9: Mývatn Today, several hikes around Lake Mývatn are on the agenda. The region revolves around volcanic activities. First, we visit a cave (Grjótagjá). It is an underground...
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