Route 1-Ring Road

Route 1-Ring Road is the main highway in Iceland.

Route 1, also known as the Ring Road, is the major highway in Iceland connecting most of the cities. It is 830 miles long (1330 km) and goes through the fjords, mountains, plateaus, and flat land. Because Route 1 is the only road connecting east to west in Iceland, travelers should take precautions when crossing the country.

The Ring Road with cities (black dots) and national parks/lakes (purple dots) listed.

1. Reykjavík
2. Isafjordur
3. Blönduós
4. Akureyri
5. Husavík
6. Egilsstaðir
7. Hornafjordur
8. Vik
9. Vestmannaeyjar
10. Selfoss

National Parks/Lakes
1. Blue Lagoon
2. Þingvellir
3. Gullfoss and Geysir
4. Myvatn
5. Dentifoss
6. Jokulsarlon
7. Skaftafell National Park

Stay Safe

Road conditions: Tel: +354 563-1500
Highway Emergency: 112
Brochure on Driving in Iceland, with road signs: [[1]]