Northern Lights Drive Iceland: Complete Guide to Finding Aurora by Car
Where to drive, when to go and how to read the aurora forecast. The essential guide for anyone who wants to see the Northern Lights by car in Iceland.
Ólafur Magnússon10 min readAll Articles
106 articles on Iceland driving, EVs, costs, and road safety.
Ólafur Magnússon10 min read
Driving in Iceland's Midnight Sun: Fatigue, Safety Tips & Best Experiences
The midnight sun is one of Iceland's wonders — but it causes fatigue without warning, sun glare, and time confusion. Here's what you need to know.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir10 min read
Iceland Petrol Stations Guide: Locations, Prices & How Not to Run Out [2026]
N1, Orkan and ÓB: where the stations are, fuel prices, and which sections of the Ring Road have the biggest gaps between stations.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir9 min read
East Iceland Driving Guide: Ring Road, Fjords & Jökulsárlón
The East Fjords, Egilsstaðir, Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach. Everything you need to know about driving East Iceland.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir12 min read
North Iceland Driving Guide: Akureyri, Diamond Circle & Mývatn
Everything about driving North Iceland: the Diamond Circle, Mývatn, Goðafoss, Dettifoss, petrol stations, and road conditions by season.
Ólafur Magnússon12 min read
Iceland Daylight Hours: How Seasons Affect Your Driving
From 24-hour sunshine in summer to 3 hours of light in winter — how daylight affects driving in Iceland by season.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir8 min read
Off-Road Driving in Iceland: Laws, Fines & Why It's Banned
Off-road driving is illegal in Iceland. Fines up to 500,000 ISK and mandatory land restoration costs.
Ólafur Magnússon7 min read
Iceland Weather & Road Closures: How to Check & Respond
Where to check forecasts, what the warnings mean, and what to do when roads close — a practical guide.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir7 min read
Iceland Highland Driving: Rules, Regulations & Essential Gear
F-roads, 4WD requirement, off-road ban, river fording, and essential equipment — everything about highland driving in Iceland.
Ólafur Magnússon8 min read
Rental Car Damage in Iceland: What to Do Step by Step
Windshield cracks, door damage, sandstorms — a step-by-step guide on what to do when your rental car gets damaged in Iceland.
Ólafur Magnússon8 min read
Driving with Kids in Iceland: Car Seat Rules & Family Tips
Iceland car seat laws, renting child seats, and practical tips for family road trips around Iceland.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir6 min read
Iceland Speed Cameras: Locations, Fines & What to Expect [2026]
Where are the speed cameras, how much are the fines, and how rental car speeding tickets work in Iceland.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir7 min read