Iceland

Here you can find all our travel reports and tips for planning your trip to Iceland. Highlights and lowlights, information on driving, camping, routes, and inspiration for the beautiful land in the far north! Our experiences in Iceland from five round trips at every season.

Did you know that only 3.1 people per square kilometer live in Iceland? There are approximately 1,650 sheep for every 1,000 residents. Nature remains untouched in many areas, and there are (sometimes more active, sometimes less) volcanoes everywhere.

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik. 123,246 out of a total of 348,580 residents live here. That's more than a third.

My personal opinion is that the Golden Circle is only great for travelers with very little time in Iceland. While I find the geological features super interesting, I believe the rest of Iceland is much more beautiful. Of course, Gullfoss is a powerful waterfall, but I prefer Bruarfoss. Thingvellir is interesting, but without diving in the Silfra fissure, the visit is quite boring to me.

NEW: Our guide for Iceland with the most beautiful places, sights, waterfalls, campsites, and food guide with all locations for mobile, desktop, or tablet in Google Maps. With just one click, you can save all the places we visited in Iceland. We also add tips in notes so you can see where all the locations are. Check out the Iceland guide for mobile here.

I hope my tips help make your stay an unforgettable trip!

NEW: My guide for Iceland with the most beautiful places, sights, waterfalls, campsites, and food guide with all locations for mobile, desktop, or tablet in Google Maps. With just one click, you can save all the places I've visited in Iceland. I also add tips in notes so you can see where all the locations are. Check out the Iceland guide for mobile here.

I hope my tips help make your stay an unforgettable trip!

Actually, we believe that you can travel to Iceland any time of the year. We enjoy summers with long days as well as the dark winters with lots of snow and especially the Northern Lights. I've been here in every season and can tell you: Iceland always looks different. Every day is unique. I've seen some spots six times and am always surprised and thrilled.

See what I experienced in winter in Iceland along the south coast from Reykjavik. Or read about what I saw with my camper van in Iceland.

So it depends on what you want to do. Do you want to experience Iceland in summer or winter? In summer, all roads are open. Therefore, the most popular months are July and August. During this time, temperatures can reach 18 - 20 °C. However, the temperature feels much warmer when the sun is shining. The weather can change rapidly, though.

Since we wanted to hike the Laugavegur Trail in the Highlands, we had to decide on July or August. Snowfall is expected starting in September, and the roads to the Highlands close.

As Iceland has gained significant popularity in recent years, it can also get very crowded in July and August. You must book accommodations (mostly along the Ring Road and the Golden Circle) in advance, and you cannot travel spontaneously. However, you can only go to the Highlands if you know locals with suitable vehicles and knowledge.

Our recommendation is the months of June or September and for winter late February or March (my tips for Iceland in winter). In June, you often have luck with all roads open and fewer tourists around. June has almost 24 hours of daylight during the summer solstice, and it never gets dark. Ideal for exploration. I love the long days from the bottom of my heart.

In June, however, you often have very rainy days. We had almost two weeks of continuous rain in the south. If you are traveling with your own camper or car and tent, you can avoid the bad weather.

If you want to see puffins, you should travel to Iceland in July and August. You might have luck in September or even in June, but there will be far fewer puffins-the cute birds called puffins in English-at their breeding sites in Iceland. After that, the puffins fly out to sea and don't return until the next year.

Do you want to watch whales? The optimal months for your trip to Iceland are also June, July, and August. We found the Westfjords and Dalvik ideal for whale watching tours. In Húsavik, there were too many boats out at the same time, and the whales were somewhat pursued (in our eyes).

Detailed article about what season to travel to Iceland

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