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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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Stuðlagil Canyon Tag 7
Tag 7: Stuðlagil Canyon We have now arrived at Icelandic time. I sleep in until half past 7 today. Evenings are getting later as well. Nonetheless, we usually leave the campsite...
Black Sand Beach, Fjaðrárgljúfur and Skaftafell Day 5
Day 5: Black Sand Beach, Fjaðrárgljúfur and Skaftafell Today we sleep until 7 AM and then begin our tour. The first stop is Black Sand Beach. A beach with black sand. The rocks...
Reykjavik Day 2
Day 2: Reykjavík My night ends at 6 AM. I can’t lie down anymore and I have slept for 7 hours. Fortunately, it is not as cold in the early morning as expected. So it's enough to...
a relaxing day, walking, playing...
... and with a wonderful and breathtaking conclusion. ...but let's start at the beginning. We begin with our obligatory coffee outside while sitting at 5° in front of the cabin,...
Odin's Tear
Yesterday we drove back into the highlands to drive the roads that were still closed at the beginning of July. Once again, we drove through fantastic landscapes and...
Day 8: Penis and Phallus Museum – A Beautiful Day in Reykjavik
Penis and Phallus Museum – A Completely Normal Day in Reykjavik Day 8 in Reykjavik started with high expectations and ended… well, let's say: educational. Early in the morning...
Beautiful, stinky, last day
Unfortunately, today we didn't have much time left to visit things because we (to be honest, more Steffi) still had to pack most of our stuff. ☀️
Keflavik Day 14
Day 14: Keflavík First, our day begins with cleaning up and packing our belongings. Today we return our camper van. The drop-off time is at one o'clock. So we still have a bit...
Dettifoss and Mývatn Day 8
Dettifoss
Hike to Systravatn
After a refreshing night at around 2°C, the waterfall is already basking in the sun just before 04:00, slowly warming up the tent as well. We decide to take a hike up to...
after a relaxing night...
and after a great breakfast, today's plan is a short trip to Vik i Myrdal. The wind is still whipping across the land with gusts between 70 and 90 km/h, and we experience a...
Bad day, home cooking, afternoon hike...
Today, the weather invites us to visit a swimming pool and we make our way along Route 1 through the fog and low-hanging clouds to Djupivogur; there, at the entrance to the...
The last two days
Have you ever seen whales? Or dolphins? 🐋 The day before yesterday, after having had a long sleep, we went with u
Ólafsvík Day 12
Snæfellsnes
Whale Watching Husavik
After arriving in Husavik on Saturday, we signed up for a whale watching tour the following day. Due to the poor weather and the fact that the operator couldn't go out the day...
Geothermal Energy and City Festival
The contribution for yesterday was only made today, as it was a very long day. After breakfast, which we managed to have despite the strong wind, we headed to the Northern Blue...
Pits
We just wanted to quickly check out another "Icelandic attraction" today, namely Skogafoss. It wasn't so easy for us anymore, with all the buses and hundreds of people...
Westfjorde
Today we left our somewhat beloved Grundarfjördur in the best weather, with a nearly cloudless sky, whose blue competed with the blue of the water, and headed towards Westfjorde....
Snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure
Yesterday, we booked a snorkeling trip in the Silfra Fissure for today at 12:00 PM. The tours are only conducted with dry suits due to the water temperature, which is about 2-3...
Snæfellsnes Day 11
Gravel road
stormy times ...
The weather is as predicted; stormy winds at 30 with gusts of 50 km/h paired with heavy showers, nighttime temperatures around 2° and pleasant 4-8° during the day, creating...
a dreamlike little spot...
Even from the road, we could see behind a Einbreið Brú a barren parking spot with a small tent and two or three campers, hmmm too bad.
Akureyri, Iceland: Waterfall of the Gods and Midge Lake (with the AIDAaura to Greenland and Iceland 5)
Our second stop in Iceland was the city of Akureyri in the northern part of the island. Icelandic landscape Our excursion started here in the morning. First, we went to...
Seydisfjördur, Iceland: Hiking and Puffins (with AIDAaura to Greenland and Iceland 4)
The first city we visited in Iceland was Seydisfjördur, located on the eastern side of the island (German: Fjord of the Fireplace). The ferry from Hirtshals also arrives here. ...
Off to new islands
We're on the move again to an island, this time in the north. In week 1, we take the ferry from Denmark to Iceland with our bus.
Woche 6- Akureyri or Reykjavik?!
When we suddenly received a WhatsApp message saying 'btw girls...where are you going??', we became suspicious. After a quick look at road.is (the road map of Iceland with...
Saying goodbye and starting a live changing experience
We would like to say that we had a wonderful time with each of you and thank you for everything!
Akureyri Tag 10
Tag 10: Akureyri We start early in the day and leave the campsite shortly after 8 AM. After 30 minutes, we stop at Goðafoss, another waterfall on our journey. It is truly...