Autorondreis Op en top IJsland

About the destination: Reykjavik is not your typical capital city, it has no magnificent buildings, or a historic city centre or grand monuments, this city is much more than that. Iceland’s capital is different, full of life and very close to nature. Its location, at the fringe of the Atlantic Ocean, between two fjords and surrounded by a lunar volcanic framework, makes the city, which name literally means Bay of Smokes, incomparably special. The world’s northernmost capital is the perfect place for outdoor and wildlife lovers. Surrounded by sea, whale watching is one of the most popular touristic activities. The city has plenty of open spaces: parks, pedestrian areas, a lake situated next to the city hall and Nauthólsvik geothermal beach just 15 min away from the city centre. Throughout the city there are 7 municipal geothermal pools where locals go to socialize and relax after work. Other activities like cycling, hiking, horse riding, sailing and fishing can all be enjoyed on the doorsteps of the capital. Aside from all its natural wonders, Reykjavik has always something to offer. It is a cosmopolitan and dynamic city full of museums, art galleries and cosy coffee shops. Its nightlife is exciting and outrageous, during a night out, it seems locals are making up for the prohibition on beer that was in force till 1989 and nightspots tend to stay open until the early hours of the morning. During the day, the capital is a much more relaxed place, with its trim colourful houses, rubbish-free streets and an easygoing pace of life. Reykjavik is considered the one of the cleanest, greenest and safest cities in the world. Getting lost in this city is almost impossible: Hallgrímskirkja church and Öskjuhlíð hill are visible from most places in the city centre and are essential landmarks for orientation. Reykjavik is dynamic, creative, modern, cosy and very special. Its peculiar personality and magnetic surroundings will make you agree that there’s no better city in the world.

About the destination: Inhabitants in Rangárþing ytra (westen Rangárþing) are 1526 (year 2016). The borders of the district are by Ásahreppur district, from the river Þjórsá in the west, to the glacier Vatnajökull in the north. The south borders are from the glacier Mýrdaljökull to the river Eystri-Rangá. In Rangárþing ytra are extensive agricultural productions. In the area you can find many well known nature resources and historical places for example Hekla, Landmannalaugar and the sagatrail of Njáls saga. The district's most populated area is the town Hella with 823 inhabitants(year 2016). Hella's primary businesses are service for the agriculture, inhabitants and the tourism industry. At Hella you can find, a bank, a post office, a tourist information center, a hotel, guesthouses, camping sites, restaurants, shops, a pharmacy, a healthcare center, a sport center, a swimming pool, primary school, car services, rescue team, gas stations and other businesses and public services.

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Kirkjubæjarklaustur is een dorp in het zuiden van IJsland, gelegen tussen Vik en Höfn, op zo’n 250 kilometer afstand van Reykjavik. Het dorp wordt met name bezocht voor haar prachtige omgeving.

Gelegen vlak bij de Lómagnúpur berg en omgeven door een indrukwekkend landschap vol bergen, gletsjers en watervallen, is Kirkjubæjarklaustur een geweldige bestemming voor reizigers die de natuurlijke schoonheid van IJsland willen verkennen.

Een bezoek aan de Fjaðrárgljúfur-kloof – een van de populairste bezienswaardigheden in de omgeving –mag zeker niet worden overgeslagen. Deze 2 kilometer lange, door een glinsterende rivier uitgesleten, kloof biedt een aantal goede wandelmogelijkheden met adembenemende uitzichten.

Daarnaast is Kirkjubæjarklaustur een prachtige uitvalsbasis voor een bezoek aan het 4800 vierkante kilometer grote Skaftafell National Park, waar de prachtige Svartifoss-waterval te bewonderen is.

Omgeven door spectaculaire natuurlijke attracties is Kirkjubæjarklaustur zeker een bezoek waard tijdens een reis door IJsland. 

About the destination: Hofn is the only urban nucleus that can be found after passing Kirkjubaejarklaustur. It is a gray town and not too attractive but it serves to stay overnight because of its proximity to the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon (78 km) and the great Vatnajokull. Hofn is situated on a peninsula in the south-east of Iceland and is surrounded by several small islands, the largest of which is Mikley, followed by Krókalátur and Hellir to the east of the city The name Hofn means port and is one of the few fishing ports in southern Iceland. In it, navigation has to be cautious due to the formation of sandbanks which must be dredged frequently to maintain a minimum depth of 7-8 meters. This port can be frozen during the harshest winter months. Hofn also has an airport that only domestic flights operate. It is located on the Ring Road, accessing the route 99. The most important cultural event of Hofn is the famous lobster festival which is held on the first weekend of July. Hofn contains several museums, including the Glacier Museum, the Museum of Folklore and the Nautical Museum among others. We spent the night in Hofn for two nights as we made a round trip to the south of Iceland (Iceland: Organizational Data). During our stay we took several walks through the streets, went to supermarkets, gas stations and dined in the restaurants of the port that were very close to our apartment, we could do little more after arriving in the village in the afternoon and with almost everything closed. The most remarkable thing about Hofn is the wild nature that surrounds it. I leave you some samples of landscapes near this town.

About the destination: Egilsstadir, Iceland, is the largest town in the east of the island. Belonging to the Austurland region, it has a population of around 2,300. Egilsstadir sits on a plain along the Lagarfljót River. Its small airport and good hotel and restaurant facilities have made this small Icelandic town a popular tourist destination, both for Icelanders and foreign visitors. One of the main attractions of Egilsstadir is its natural environment, being the gateway to the main fjords of eastern Iceland: Seyðisfjörður, Reyðarfjörður and Vopnafjörður. Very close to Egilsstadir you can visit two spectacular waterfalls: Hengifoss, almost 120 metres high, and Fardagafoss. Its valleys and mountains (including the 1800-metre-high Snæfell Peak) offer the best environment for hikers, especially during the summer. Near Egilsstadir is the Hallormsstadaskógur forest, the largest wooded area on the island. Egilsstadir can also be a good base camp for a trip to the wonderful Vatnajokull National Park.

About the destination: Lake Myvatn is one of the highlights of the north. All major services are provided in the village of Reykjahlid, such as a mini supermarket, bank, post office, health care centre, school and swimming pool. At Lake Myvatn, different types of accommodation are available as well as good restaurants and cafés. Birdlife by the lake is abundant and a visit to the new Bird Museum is worthwhile. Myvatn Nature Bath is located just east of Reykjahlid village, where travellers can enjoy a relaxing dip in the warm natural water. In the Myvatn region there are many marked hiking routes.

About the destination: Skagafjörður is a municipality that covers most the land area of the region around the fjord with the same name (see Skagafjörður for details on the region) in northern Iceland.

About the destination: Stykkishólmsbær is a municipality of Iceland. It is located in the central area of ​​the Vesturland region and in the county of Snæfellsnes-og Hnappadalssýsla.

About the destination: For centuries, Hellnar was among the largest fishing villages beneath the Snaefellsjokull ice cap. Valasnos, a freestanding rock, extends east of the bay. One of Iceland's most peculiar caves, Badstofa, is there. It is known for its special light exposure and colourful interior. The Hellnar church was built in 1945 on a picturesque site where a church was first raised in 1833.

About the destination: Most visitors to Iceland only trek the Reykjanes Peninsula to land / take off from Keflavik airport or to bathe in the Blue Lagoon. But the Reykjanes Peninsula has a lot to offer the tourist: Separating Continents, Geothermal Energy Plants, Lighthouses, Natural Reserves of Gannets and geothermal areas are some of the wonders that this peninsula hides. Here you can visit the Reykjanes Peninsula: Keflavik, Eldey, Gunnuhver, Faro, geothermal power plant and Bridge between two continents. After an initial visit to some of the wonders of the Reykjanes Peninsula as the Bridge between two continents, the geothermal power plant or Gunnuhver; There are still many other sites created by nature with which to delight in crossing the infinite lava fields on the Reykjanes peninsula. Geothermal zones, cliffs full of puffins, colorful lakes, mountains with pyramidal shapes, open-air spas and fish dryers await travelers who want to spend time on this peculiar peninsula. We will pass on our visit to the largest lake of the Reykjanes peninsula called Kleifarvatn, the geothermal zone of Krysuvik (Seltun), the colorful lake of Graenavatn and the world-famous Blue Lagoon.