Iceland can hardly be described - you have to experience this country in all its beauty and its facets. On an #iceland tour you will see black beaches, picturesque mountains, breathtaking #nature and have the feeling to be at the most beautiful end of the world. The nature on the largest volcanic island in the world is unique and offers an incredible number of sights to discover. 

Best travel time for Iceland

We would recommend the months of May and September for your round trip. This has the following reasons: Both months are not yet the main travel season, but still "warm" enough (during the day an average of 9-11° C). The days are still bright for a long time (until after 9 pm) and polar lights are already possible. Due to the low season the whole round trip will be a bit cheaper - prices for hotels, rental cars, etc. are simply lower. 

The tour

Your trip along the ring road starts at Keflavík Airport. From here you continue to #reykjavík - the northern capital is about 50 kilometres away. Among the highlights of the city with a population of 120,000 are the church Hallgrímskirkja, the Parliament and the Harpa Concert Hall. The nightlife of Reykjavík is also recommended. Take advantage of these hours, the next few days of your road trip will probably be a little quieter.

Our tip at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall: Stand behind the falling water masses and enjoy the impressive play of colours.

The next destination is the nearby waterfall #skógafoss. It has a width of 25 metres. A popular photo motif is the plane wreck Sólheimasandur in the middle of a barren desert landscape. It is a Douglas C117-D of the US Navy, which had to make an emergency landing here in 1973 and was not completely recovered. To reach this impressive picture of loneliness, you have to plan a hike of about 7 kilometers.

Now you will tackle the southeast coast of Iceland. The black waterfall Svartifoss is located at the foot of the biggest glacier of #europe, the Vatnajökull. Further stops are at Iceland's most powerful #waterfall, the Morsárfoss, at the ice caves of the Vatnajökull (in winter) and at the beautiful glacial lake Jökulsárlón.

The east of Iceland is not very visited. You'll take this one next on your round trip. The route will take you along the many fjords that draw fine fissures into the coast. There are fewer sights here, but each fjord is a highlight in its own right. In winter you have the chance to see the northern lights - an unforgettable natural spectacle at the end of the world.

After the tour along the #fjords, you'll be dedicated to the north. On the way to Akureyri you can stop at the impressive waterfall at Dettifoss.

Everything else you need to know can be found in the itinerary below!