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Hörður Ragnarsson

Your Iceland itinerary

A few essential things to do when planning on doing the ring road in Iceland.

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South

Image - Seljalandsfoss
Place
Seljalandsfoss
Hörður:Tall waterfall which you can walk behind!
Image - Gljúfrabúi
Place
Gljúfrabúi
Hörður:Another waterfall close to Seljalandsfoss, but this one is inside a small canyon. Bring waterproof clothing because you will get a little wet 💦
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Image - Skógafoss
Place
Skógafoss
Hörður:You can actually see this one from the road, but if you really like waterfalls then it won't dissapoint.
Image - Sólheimajökull
Place
Sólheimajökull
Hörður:A nice accessible glacier. You can walk up to it, or on top of it if you book a guided tour.
Image - Dyrhólaey
Place
Dyrhólaey
Hörður:Trippin' views over the south coast line from this rock.
Image - Reynisfjara Beach
Place
Reynisfjara Beach
Hörður:Also known as "Black sand beach". This place is pretty spectacular, don't go near the ocean it might kill you.
Image - Jökulsárlón
Place
Jökulsárlón
Hörður:This glacier lagoon is a must for anyone travelling the south coast.
Image - Vik
Place
Vik
Hörður:A small town close to Reynisfjara where you can find food and accomedation.
Image - Fjorubordid Restaurant
Place
Fjorubordid Restaurant
Hörður:Come here for the lobster soup, nothing else. It's amaaazing.
Image - Smiðjan Brugghús
Place
Smiðjan Brugghús
Hörður:A cool little place in Vík which makes good hamburgers and has a variety of beer on tap.
Image - Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Place
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hörður:One of the best hotels in Iceland. This is not a picture of the hotel 😂
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East

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Image - Skriduklaustur
Place
Skriduklaustur
Hörður:A cool little place where they serve traditional Icelandic food.
Image - Egilsstaðir
Place
Egilsstaðir
Hörður:The largest town in the East, should be easy to find accommodation there.
Image - Norð Austur - Sushi & Bar
Place
Norð Austur - Sushi & Bar
Hörður:A very good sushi place in a cute town called Seyðisfjörður.
Image - Höfn Borgarfirði Eystri
Place
Höfn Borgarfirði Eystri
Hörður:A place to spot Puffins, there is loads of them in the months June to July.
Image - Stórurð
Place
Stórurð
Hörður:For a nice hike I really recommend this one. You can start from multiple locations and the shortest hike is about 4h total.
Image - Stuðlagil Walk Inside Canyon
Place
Stuðlagil Walk Inside Canyon
Hörður:A really unique and pretty rock formations in a small canyon. A must do if you are passing by.

North

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Image - Dettifoss
Place
Dettifoss
Hörður:A very large and powerful waterfall. It is easiest to access it from the west.
Image - Hverir
Place
Hverir
Hörður:The earth is very hot under there and it smells like farts. Amazing.
Image - Vogafjós Farm Resort
Place
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Hörður:Ever wanted to eat a burger and watch some cows at the same time? It is a really nice restaurant and this picture doesn't do it justice.
Image - Húsavík
Place
Húsavík
Hörður:A cute little town where you can find food and accomedation.
Image - Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
Place
Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
Hörður:My favourite lagoon in Iceland. I would go there early in the day if possible because in the afternoon the sun might make the mountain view hard to see.
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Image - Akureyri
Place
Akureyri
Hörður:The largest town in the North and the second largest town in Iceland outside the capital area. Plenty of places to stay, food to eat and culture to experience.
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Image - Forest Lagoon
Place
Forest Lagoon
Hörður:I've personally never been here but I've heard good things.
Image - Hauganes Hot Pot
Place
Hauganes Hot Pot
Hörður:On a warm summer day this is the perfect place to dip your toes into the ocean for a bit and then warm up in one of the hot tubs.

West

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Image - Blue Lagoon
Place
Blue Lagoon
Hörður:It's touristy, it's hyped - but for anyone who is visiting it is a cool place to experience.
Image - Stykkishólmur
Place
Stykkishólmur
Hörður:A small town on Snæfellsnes.
Image - Kirkjufell mountain
Place
Kirkjufell
Hörður:Ever seen Game of Thrones? Well then this mountain should look a little familiar.
Image - Arnarstapi
Place
Arnarstapi
Hörður:A nice place to walk around and do some bird spotting in the cliffs.
Image - La Colina Pizzeria
Place
La Colina Pizzeria
Hörður:I like pizza and this is a good place if you are travelling in the west.

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  1. Seljalandsfoss
  2. Gljúfrabúi
  3. Skógafoss
  4. Sólheimajökull
  5. Dyrhólaey
  6. Reynisfjara Beach
  7. Jökulsárlón
  8. Vik
  9. Fjorubordid Restaurant
  10. Smiðjan Brugghús
  11. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
  12. Skriduklaustur
  13. Egilsstaðir
  14. Norð Austur - Sushi & Bar
  15. Höfn Borgarfirði Eystri
  16. Stórurð
  17. Stuðlagil Walk Inside Canyon
  18. Dettifoss
  19. Hverir
  20. Vogafjós Farm Resort
  21. Húsavík
  22. Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
  23. Akureyri
  24. Forest Lagoon
  25. Hauganes Hot Pot
  26. Blue Lagoon
  27. Stykkishólmur
  28. Kirkjufell
  29. Arnarstapi
  30. La Colina Pizzeria

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