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

Understand

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.

;Cities # Reykjavik # Isafjordur # Blonduos # Akureyri # Husavik # Egilsstadir # Hornafjordur # Vik # Vestmannaeyjar # Selfoss

;National Parks/Lakes # Blue Lagoon # Tingvellir # Gullfoss and Geysir # Myvatn # Dettifoss # Jokulsarlon # Skaftafell National Park

Prepare

Get in

Get out

Stay safe

Map stops are located around the country (see photo) to assist tourists with nearby landmarks and local maps. Information about road signs, current traffic conditions, and a detailed road map can be found at the Iceland Traffic Council [http://www.umferdarstofa.is/page/english].

If you plan on driving outside the Route 1-Ring Road be sure to know what you are doing. Using under-equipped cars on bad roads can turn ugly very fast.

  • Highway Emergency: '''112'''
  • Road conditions: ''+354'' 563-1500
  • Search and Rescue: ''+354'' 570-5900