Around Iceland in Camper van
To explore Iceland from the most authentic point of view we decided to travel around Iceland by renting a Camper van through Campervan Iceland. It gave us the freedom to make stops for enjoying nature, eating lunch and sleep wherever we wanted to.
We started the tour in Reykjavik and drove for seven days all the way around the beautiful island. We started driving north, then east, south and then ended up in Reykjavik again. To remember all the amazing views and experiences we perpetuated the moments, not just in our minds, but also with a lot of pictures, which we want to share with you.

When you need a break it is easy to make a stop. The advantage of having your “home” right next to you is that you have the freedom to prepare your meals on the go, while you are looking at big volcanoes, sheeps and big mountains bathing in sun.
Note to yourself; you have to bring A LOT of camping gas. When feeling tired and filled up with experiences for the day you just choose one of many campsites available around Iceland. We bought a camping card that gave us the opportunity to camp at certain campsites around the island. It is easy and you have access to the most necessary facilities, some better than others, but if you are only staying for one night all of them are okay.
You do not feel like a tourist in Iceland while driving around. If not stickers were put on the rental car you could easily blend in and feel like you are a part of the Icelandic population. A tribute to Iceland; they do not put a lot of souvenir shops at many of the popular attractions, which also make it a more authentic experience when you are visiting the popular sites.
The drive following the Ring Road includes a couple of long drives but it is not a big deal, because you are surrounded by different and beautiful landscapes all the time, which is an attraction in itself. Here we want to list some alternative sites, campsites and attractions, which we find worth seeing.
Snæfellsjökull National Park

Hell’s Kitchen at Námafjall

Mývatn Nature Baths

Campsite Fjalladyrð
During the drive from Mývatn to east Iceland you will not find many campsites. However, one of the campsites available is a must try. It is placed away from the ring road in a very small but cute town. It provides you with the opportunity to cook your food in a small hut covered in grass. Inside the hut that is made of big stones you get the feeling that you are many years back in time, and this place is filled with cosiness. If you need to be warmed up, also in July, there is a small café where you can get warm, drink a cup of hot chocolate and use their Wi-Fi. Outside we also found these really cute baby foxes that were not shy at all and you could easily get some nice shots of them.
Painting
If you want a little creativeness during your road trip the Icelandic scenery is perfect for making a stop and paint some of the natural motives, and find your hidden artist. You do not have to be a good painter, just look at our paintings ?
Horseback riding at Hella Horse Rental

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Away from the Ring Road we made a stop in Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. Do not be scared when entering the road as a sign says that it is only allowed for 4×4 vehicles. Luckily the road leading you to the canyon is not included in the warning and we were able to drive to this awesome spot in the camper van. You can walk along the top of the canyon, which is about 2 km long. The canyon is 100 meter deep and surrounded by enormous landscape as long as the eye can see. Here you get the feeling of being really small in this big world.
Fjöruborðið
One of the campsites led us to Stokkseyri. It is not an interesting town, but while you are there you can take advantage of the opportunity to visit Fjörudorid. The restaurant is definitely a must try. It is not fancy furnished, but they serve the most delicious, sweet and tasteful lobster and there is no doubt that it is just freshly caught from the ocean.
The Golden Circle


There is a reason why it attracts so many people. When you are getting hungry and need a break you definitely have to make a stop in Estidalur between Geysir and Thingvellir, because the restaurant offers tasty meat from the farm. Order a John Deere sandwich (or whatever you like) and enjoy it in the cowshed while watching the cows.
Iceland is an amazing destination and perfect for a camper van experience. Just remember to bring some warm clothes, even though you are travelling during summer time ?
Sofie & Henriette
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