Travel
Tracing the evolution and order of Iceland’s roads and mountain tracks
From bridle paths and iron bridges to a detailed numbering system, Iceland’s roads reveal a unique adaptation to geography and society over time.
Topic
Tag: Ring Road
Volcanoes & Nature
Skeiðarársandur reveals Iceland’s volcanic and glacial past on a vast scale
This outwash plain on the southern coast is shaped by powerful rivers, volcanic eruptions and glacial floods. It remains a landscape where natural forces and history converge.
Icelandic Life
Kirkjubæjarklaustur: a historic village shaped by nuns, lava and legends
Known locally as Klaustur, Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a southern Icelandic village where tales of convents, volcanic eruptions and unique rock formations converge in daily life.
Explainers
Iceland’s unique transport network is shaped by its landscape and sparse population
With no railways and few urban centres, Iceland relies on roads, sea and air, connecting distant towns and islands in ways that reflect its geography and history.
Travel
Route 47 circles Hvalfjörður, tracing a quieter piece of Icelandic history
This winding road was once Iceland’s main north-south link but now offers glimpses of local life, shifting traffic patterns and stories of a bygone era.