GOLDEN CIRCLE ROUTE

One of the most famous places to visit in Iceland, the Golden Circle Route is known to be housing some incredibly stunning sites. Lying east of Reykjavik, the Golden Circle encompasses three important locations - Geysir area, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park. In general, it takes around 4 to 5 hours to cover this photogenic route and you are rewarded with breathtaking attractions, including thundering waterfalls, quaint villages, charming geysers, impressive historic sites, Icelandic horse farms, Lutheran churches, and dramatic cliffs.

Some of the top local landmarks that you can stop by on this world-famous route include the Golden Waterfall, Öxarárfoss waterfall, Strokkur Geysir, Langjökull glacier, North American plate, Almannagjá gorge, Fontana Geothermal Baths, Kerið Crater, Sólheimar, Skálholt, and Þjórsárdalur Valley. You can also find a host of elegant restaurants and cafes bordering the Golden Circle Route. Some of the best food joints on this route include Friðheimar Farm, Gallerí Laugarvatn, Kaffi Krús, Fjöruborðið, and Linden.

Location: Iceland