Driving to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Complete Guide
Jökulsárlón is 370 km from Reykjavík — and absolutely worth it. Diamond Beach, Fjallsárlón, and road conditions on the route.
Ólafur Magnússon9 min readCategory
Road Safety
Road safety in Iceland means understanding conditions unlike anywhere else. Mountain roads, river crossings, sudden weather changes, and how the Samgöngustofa and Vegagerðin keep drivers safe.
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Ólafur Magnússon9 min read
Best Self-Drive Day Trips from Reykjavík: Golden Circle, South Coast & More
Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjanes Peninsula. The four best self-drive day trips from Reykjavík with realistic timings.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir11 min read
Best Apps for Driving in Iceland 2026: Vedur, Road.is, 112 & More
Vedur, road.is, Safetravel and 112 Iceland. These apps can save your trip — or your life.
Ólafur Magnússon8 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
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
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
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
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
Iceland Road Signs: Complete Visual Guide for Drivers
Warning signs, prohibition signs, and Iceland-specific signs explained: blindhæð, einbreið brú, malbik endar, and more.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir7 min read
Iceland Tunnel Driving Guide: Tolls, Safety & Single-Lane Rules
14 road tunnels, single-lane tunnel rules, Vaðlaheiðar toll, and everything you need to know about driving through tunnels in Iceland.
Ólafur Magnússon8 min read
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Self-Drive: Every Stop Worth Making
Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Arnarstapi cliff walk, the black church — a stop-by-stop driving guide with honest reviews.
Sigríður Björnsdóttir14 min read