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

I drove along Iceland's Route 1. The rental car was an automatic and cost about 10,000 yen per day, including insurance. The natural scenery along the way is so otherworldly that you never get tired of driving. You will be greeted by many sheep along the way. This is the view along Route 1 near Diamond Beach. Renting a car with a group can be cheaper and make the trip more enjoyable, so I highly recommend a rental car trip in Iceland.

A 7-day trip to Iceland, a hot spring trip that can’t be missed! -------------------                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   < 🚗 Route Suggestions: DAY1: Blue Lake Explore the mysterious Blue Lake and feel the charm of nature. DAY2: Thingvellir National Park – Geysir and Stroko Geyser – Gold Falls – Crater Lake Cross national parks to view spectacular geysers and visit magnificent Golden Falls and tranquil Crater Lake. DAY3: Highway 1—Middles Icefield—Vick Church Take a drive along Highway 1, explore the wonders of the Midals Icefields, and finish with a visit to the quaint Vic Church. DAY4: Glacier Lake – Vatnajökull National Park Immerse yourself in the beauty of the glacier lake before heading to Vatnajökull National Park to feel the magnificence of the glacier. DAY5: Black Beach – Skoga Falls – Serialand Falls – Hallgrim Chapel – Laugwigle Shopping Street Step across the black sand beach, take in the spectacular waterfalls, visit the uniquely designed church, and finally enjoy shopping. DAY6: Icelandic night under the stars Feel the mystery and beauty of this fantastic land under the stars in Iceland🌌 DAY7: Return End the wonderful trip to Iceland and head home 🛫 with lots of memories -------------------                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   < Travel tips: Visit Iceland in January, this is what you need to know! * January climate: Iceland is cold in January 🌨️, remember to wear more! * Visa information: Get your visa 📖 in advance to go to Iceland and don’t forget to prepare the required materials. * Exchange rate situation: Icelandic kronor and RMB exchange rate are more stable 💱, but it is recommended to convert in advance. *Airport Transportation: Icelandic airport transportation is easy 🚌, taxis and buses are good options. -------------------                                                                                                                       < Feel the magnificence and mystery of nature on your trip to Iceland, and may every step be filled with adventures and surprises🌈

Iceland Glacier Lagoon, Iceland’s soon-to-be-popular secret canyon hiking route, visited Iceland three times, and I discovered this niche canyon hiking route. Not only can you see canyons, glaciers, waterfalls, and streams, but when the weather is good, you can also overlook glacial lagoons and diamond beaches. Away from tourists, you can only see such beautiful scenery on foot. This is my favorite secret canyon hiking route in Iceland. It is very suitable for a walk in Iceland in summer and autumn. Hiking route: Start hiking from the parking lot and go up the canyon. It takes about half an hour to reach the classic viewing platform. The difficulty is very low. I completed the entire journey, which took less than three hours round trip, with a climb of 500 meters and a distance of 6 kilometers. Direct navigation from the location is only a ten-minute drive from Little Glacier Lake. Enter the dirt road from Highway 1 and drive a short distance to the parking lot at the end. Note: Follow the trail and avoid stepping on moss and vegetation.

🍧 After traveling around the world, I'm back on the island. I'd like to share some of the wonderful experiences I've had on the island and offer some travel advice from the perspective of someone who has lived here for three years. 🚗 First, let's talk about the conclusion. Iceland is a great country for self-driving (except in winter, which I'll talk about later). Here are some reasons why self-driving is a good idea: ▫️ 1. Public Transportation 🚌 After living here for three years, I've found that public transportation is very inconvenient. There are no subways, trains, or light rails. The only mode of transportation in the entire country is the bus. Of course, for a sparsely populated island country with only two major cities and the rest being suburban towns and natural wilderness, this is actually quite reasonable. 2. Route 1 ⚪️ Most of the attractions in Iceland (or all of them) are scattered along Route 1, which circles the island. Once you leave the city, the route is very simple. Just drive southeast along the highway. The road conditions and driving difficulty are very low. 3. Glacier/Blue Ice Cave Meet-on-Location Tour ❄️ One of the reasons I chose to join a three-day tour on my first trip to Iceland was the somewhat challenging glacier hike/blue ice cave. But actually, you can choose to join a separate activity to fit your self-driving schedule. There are also guides, special protective equipment, and climbing shoes for rent. And the available times are more flexible (*reminder: you still need to arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes in advance) 4. Flexible Schedule 🕒 Personally, I really like freedom and the rhythm of planning and controlling my own travel. I have to go to class and work on weekdays, so having to get up at 7 a.m. every day while traveling is really painful 💧 ▪️ ☃️ Now let's talk about why self-driving is not recommended in winter. To a large extent, this is based on safety considerations, especially for those who are traveling to Iceland for the first time: 1. Snow 🗻 If you have little experience driving on snowy/icy roads, your car is likely to run off the road or get stuck in the snow while self-driving in Iceland in winter. The search and rescue team is very busy in winter, and you will probably have to wait a long time to be rescued. 2. Blizzard 🌫 Iceland often has blizzard warnings in winter. This greatly reduces visibility, and driving on the road with obstructed vision can greatly reduce your control of the road conditions and may cause accidents. 3. Unstable Weather 🌬 The glacier lake boat only operates in summer, and glacier hikes and blue ice caves may be suddenly canceled due to weather conditions. At this time, self-driving +The unstable weather in winter can easily affect your mood and mental state. It's important to have a professional/experienced driver around you. After all, the point of traveling is to have fun. . 🍧 Finally, I hope everyone can have good weather when they come to play in Iceland 🪄✨. Here are some pink sunsets. It takes several storms to meet the sunny winter island, but I always selfishly think that the winter island is the real island;) . 💌🧼🛁 .