Approximate Distance: 490 km / 305 miles Scenic Farmlands - Glacial Rivers - Charming Fjord Drive through the historical region of Skagafjordur, renowned for horse breeding. You might visit the old farmstead at Glaumbaer a great example of traditional Icelandic turf house architecture. A museum exhibit inside shows how Icelanders lived for centuries in houses like this. Then head across Holtavorduheidi plateau, entering the Borgarfjordur area. Visit the beautiful Hraunfossar lava falls and Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot springs. Near Deildartunguhver is Krauma, the intriguing “fire and ice” geothermal spa that uses water from the springs. Drive to Reykjavík, heading through a scenic fjord known as Hvalfjordur (the Whale Fjord). Overnight in Reykjavík. Alternative Route for Today: If you are travelling between mid-June and early September and have a 4WD vehicle, you can travel across the barren wasteland on the Kjolur highland road to the geothermal wilderness oasis at Hveravellir before driving to Reykjavík. This historical route heads through a landscape of black sands, high mountains, and two magnificent glaciers. (If you take the Kjolur option, the alternative distance would be 410 km, or 255 miles, and about 6 hours.) Important information about Kjolur - Please note that a 4WD vehicle is needed for this unpaved mountain track - Car Category 5.0 or higher. The Kjolur track is generally open mid-June through mid-September, openings subject to weather and road conditions.
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Akureyri - Borgarfjordur - Reykjavík
Your Accommodation
Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels
This design hotel is located 1km from Laugardalur Family Park. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Drinks can be enjoyed in the lounge bar, featuring décor inspired by the changing lights of Iceland. Local buses stop 100 meters from Reykjavik Lights Hotel. Kringlan Shopping Centre is 2km away.
