Length Of Our Ring Road Trip

We wanted to circle all of Iceland and see a part of the Westfjords. Therefore, we drove the whole Ring Road. We were on the road for three weeks. The Ring Road can also be done in 14 days, but then you have to do a lot of travelling per day.

We Met Many Friendly People

We met many travellers every day while hiking and in the evenings in their accommodation. There were people from all continents on the way, so that one could have many great conversations. Also the Icelanders are sociable and talkative, so you can ask a lot of questions, also where the best hiking trails are etc.

One Food Item That You Can’t Miss Out On

You must try the Icelandic volcanic bread. This is made for 12 hours and tastes very special, but also very tasty.

Favourite Memory From The Trip

All my memories are beautiful. But I especially liked the glacier grottoes and the wild Westfjords. Also the volcanic regions are breathtaking. The smell of sulphur, however, takes a lot of getting used to. By the way, there is also a lot of sulphur in the tap water, sulphur is excellent for the skin. After a few days my skin has become very soft and beautiful.

How We Saved Money

Since I live in Switzerland, Icelandic prices are no more expensive for me than at home. So I had no problems with my travel budget. But there are also opportunities for people who don't have that much money. You can buy food in the supermarket and prepare it yourself with the camping cooker. There are also cheap beds for little money, which you should look for and book when planning your trip.

Hikes And Sights Not To Be Missed on The Ring Road

In Iceland everything is worth seeing. But especially "Jökulsarlón", the biggest glacial lake in Iceland, is worth seeing. There big blocks of ice are washed into the sea, which are then washed back onto the beach. Then the ice blocks lie on the black volcanic sand. That is breathtaking. Also you must not miss the volcanic lake "Víti".

Suggestions For Ring Road First Timers

Travellers should think carefully in advance about how much time and money they want to spend on the trip. There are many places that will organise personalised trips for you, sometimes it is cheaper than booking everything yourself. The easiest way is to book a van and pack a tent, then you are completely free and independent. But you have to be resistant to the cold, especially at night it gets very cold. You should not camp without warm trekking clothes.