Getting there and around
Routes into the country and between its towns.
Traveling to Vik from Reykjavik
Vik is the southernmost village in Iceland, located off the Ring Road about 180 kilometers from Reykjavik.
Keflavik
Keflavík, in the Reykjanes region of southwest Iceland, is a large town with a population of about 8,000 people.
Getting to Iceland from Ireland
Travelers coming to Iceland from Ireland have a few options for how to get there. The more flexible you can be, the more you're likely to save on the cost of your travel.
Getting to Iceland from UK
Travelers coming from the UK have several options for how to get Reykjavik, depending on where in the UK they live.
Getting from Reykjavik to Keflavik
Iceland's only international airport is located in the southwest corner of the country, just outside the town of Keflavik.
Getting Around in Reykjavik
Getting around in the city of Reykjavik is very easy. The city center, where most of the tourist attractions, shopping, dining, clubs and hotels are located (as well as the city government) is very…
Getting from Reykjavik to Husavik
Husavik is located in the northeast of Iceland about an hour east of Iceland's second-biggest city, Akureyri.
How to Visit Greenland from Iceland
Though Iceland is only five hours from New York City and about three hours from London by plane, many people still think of it as being very far away from the rest of the world.
Driving Iceland's Ring Road
By car is one of the best ways to see Iceland, and nearly anyone who visits the country will end up on the Ring Road, Route 1, at some point, especially if they plan on driving some or all of the…
Getting from Reykjavik to Isafjordur
Isafjordur is the largest city in the Westfjords, and makes an excellent home base for exploring the area. From Reykjavik, you have three options for getting there.
Getting from Reykjavik to Snaefellsnes Peninsula
About 3 hours by car from Reykjavik, on the west coast of Iceland, the 90km-long Snaefellsnes Peninsula offers mountain ranges, glaciers, windswept beaches, seaside fishing villages, horseback…
Getting from Reykjavik to Akureyri
Akureyri is the northern capital of Iceland. It's a university town, with a bustling center full of shops and restaurants. It's also a great base for exploring the northern side of Iceland.
Getting from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon
Visiting Reykjavik and not visiting the Blue Lagoon is like visiting Paris and not going to the Eiffel Tower.
Getting from Reykjavik to the Golden Circle
Iceland's Golden Circle is a series of natural wonders located in the southwest of the country, outside of Reykjavik.
Driving in Iceland
Driving in Iceland can be a daunting prospect. While most of the Ring Road is paved and in good condition, there are some gravel spots, and if you plan on getting off the main road (as you should)…
How to Plan a Stopover in Iceland
Though the days when jets had to stop in Reykjavik to refuel on their way from North America to Europe are gone, it's still easy and cheap to plan a short stopover in Iceland on your way to or from…