Route 1 (Ring Road) of Iceland

Route 1 of Iceland

Route 1 of Iceland was completed in 1974 and is approximately 1,339 kilometers long. Because it forms a large circle encircling the entire country, it is also known as the "Ring Road." Travelers driving along Route 1 can reach many cities and towns across Iceland.

Some sections of Route 1 are single-lane roads, passing through numerous bays, subarctic deserts, and the Atlantic coastline, all showcasing pristine, untouched, and clean natural scenery. Whether it's towering mountains, vast wilderness, or murmuring streams, the natural landscapes along the way are breathtakingly beautiful and captivating. Route 1 is immensely popular among visitors and has now become one of Iceland’s iconic landmarks. However, due to some aging bridges and stretches of unpaved road, drivers should be well prepared.

Route 1 (Iceland)

Must-visit reason: The only road that circles the entire country of Iceland

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Iceland[Iceland]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Greater Reykjavík Region [Greater Reykjavík Region]

City where the attraction is located: Reykjavík and Borgarnes [Reykjavík and Borgarnes]