2025 Hvolsvollur Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Figure 1-4: Harpa Concert Hall The architectural inspiration of the entire concert hall comes from Iceland's famous natural ecology - hexagonal columnar "basalt". It uses dozens of different colors of hexagonal glass to refract different light with the sunlight. The entire concert hall is worth seeing and checking in! Figure 5-6: Sun Voyager After visiting the concert hall, walk along the seaside and you will see the place where the Vikings, the ancestors of Iceland, first landed. There is a skeleton sculpture inspired by the Icelandic Viking ship. It is one of Iceland’s signature art buildings! Figure 7: Höfði Lighthouse Yellow lighthouse After watching the Sun Voyager, you will see it when walking along the beach! I highly recommend that you use a scooter for transportation! The most famous building in the city center is Figure 8-10: Hallgrimskirkja Church It is the largest church in Iceland, and its architectural inspiration also comes from Iceland's unique natural ecology. It is highly recommended that you visit the inside in addition to checking in outside. You can buy a ticket to the top floor observation deck and overlook the entire city. There is also a huge organ inside, and performances are held from time to time! Everyone can pay attention to this. If you want to check in outside, I recommend you go at dusk! Because it will be backlit at noon, the orange-yellow sunlight shining on the church at dusk is really beautiful🥳 Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street, which runs along the church, is also a very famous check-in spot! I suggest you bring a telephoto lens. Figure 11: Valdis This ice cream shop is famous for its "Little Flowers" and there are many check-in spots in front of the store! Figure 12: Bonus Piglet Supermarket Iceland's famous affordable supermarket, you must check it out! Picture 13: Any street in Reykjavik is beautiful, and their buildings are very colorful🤍 #globaltravel #iceland #reykjavik #iceland #reykjavik

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I stayed at Hotel Drangshlid in Iceland in early March. It is a 3-star hometown hotel! It is full of rural style and is located in Skogar on the south coast, only 4 kilometers away from Skogafoss waterfall. The advantage is that it is in the suburbs, away from light pollution and can see the aurora. 🤣✨ Walk out of the hotel, super lucky to chase the Northern Lights 🌌! This time I saw the red ❤️, purple 💜, blue 💙, and green 💚 aurora at night, it was so shocking! The view outside the window here is nice 🏡 The facilities include restaurants, bars, etc., and free parking! 🎀 🚗 About 3 hours drive from Reykjavik (220 km) Temperatures at night in early March are around -5°C to 0°C❄️ 📍 Hotel Drangshlid Iceland For more travel and food information around the world, please follow @bunnys2peach_travel 🌷 #iceland #Europeantravel #NorthernEurope #Europe #Icelandtravel #GlobalTravel

## Trip Overview Iceland is a country full of natural wonders and unique culture, famous for its magnificent northern lights, glaciers and hot springs. This trip will take you to visit Iceland's popular attractions, including Reykjavik city, the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Vik, the Blue Cave, etc., to experience Iceland's ice and fire adventures. ## Trip plan ### Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavik - **Transportation recommendation**: Take a fast and convenient bus from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavik city in about 45 minutes. - **Attractions introduction**: - **Halgrímskirkja**: This modern building is a landmark in Reykjavik and symbolizes Iceland's seafaring spirit. - **Sun Voyager Sculpture**: This sculpture is a symbol of Iceland and is located on the seaside in Reykjavik. - **Food Recommendation**: Try the local smoked salmon and lamb soup in the center of Reykjavik and experience Icelandic specialties. ### Day 2: Golden Circle Day Tour - **Transportation recommendation**: From downtown Reykjavik, take a bus or rent a car to the Golden Circle attractions, the journey takes about 2 hours. - **Attractions introduction**: - **Thingvellir National Park**: This is the junction of the Eurasian Plate and the North American Plate, with rich geological landscapes and historical relics. - **Geysir**: Watch the geyser erupt and feel the amazing power of nature. - **Golden Falls**: A spectacular double waterfall, the water forms a rainbow in the sun. - **Food Recommendation**: Try traditional Icelandic dishes such as fermented shark meat and lamb soup at restaurants near the Golden Circle. ### Day 3-4: In-depth tour of the south - **Transportation recommendation**: Rent a car and drive to visit the southern attractions, including Seljalandsfoss, Skogar Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, etc. - **Attractions introduction**: - **Seljalandsfoss**: Enjoy the beauty of Iceland's south coast through the curtain of water. - **Skogar Waterfall**: The famous "Rainbow Waterfall", where a double rainbow often hangs above the waterfall. - **Black Sand Beach**: A unique black sand beach with basalt columns across the sea. - **Food Recommendation**: Try the local restaurants in Vic, recommend trying the lamb and smoked salmon. ### Day 5: Glaciers and glacial lakes - **Transportation recommendation**: Rent a car to go to Vatnajökull National Park and choose glacier hiking or driving sightseeing. -Attractions Introduction: -Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Enjoy the beauty of floating icebergs and take a boat tour of the lake. - **Food Recommendation**: Taste the local seafood dishes in a small restaurant by the ice lake. Day 6: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Transportation recommendation: Rent a car to visit the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and visit attractions including the Church Mountain. Attractions: Kirkberg: Known as the "miniature Iceland", it is a popular photography destination. Food Recommendation: Try Icelandic-style lamb and desserts at restaurants on the peninsula. Day 7: Reykjavik city tour Transportation recommendation: You can choose to walk or rent a car to explore the city. Attractions: Blue Lagoon: Relax and unwind in the geothermal hot springs. Food recommendation: Try Icelandic seafood and lamb dishes in restaurants in the city. Accommodation Recommendations Reykjavik: Stay in a luxury hotel in the city center, such as the Edition, for modern comforts. Small towns in the south: such as Vik and Hvolsvöllur, choose local boutique B&Bs and experience the tranquility of the Icelandic countryside. Precautions Visa: Iceland is visa-free for Chinese citizens with a stay period of 30 days. Transportation: There are no trains in Iceland, so people mainly rely on cars. It is recommended to rent a car and drive yourself, especially in winter. - Weather: Iceland has a changeable climate, with cold winters and warm summers. It is recommended to bring warm clothing and sunscreen. Safety: The roads are icy in winter, so you need to be extra careful when driving. Icelandic law requires you to turn on your lights whenever you drive. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Iceland and enjoy this magical land where ice and fire meet!

Although the daylight hours in Iceland are quite short in winter, with the sunrise not until around 10 a.m., I was amazed countless times in these few short hours. The temperature is not very cold, not even as cold as other European countries, but the weather is changeable and prone to strong winds💨