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Travel to Iceland

Travel to Iceland 🇮🇸

Iceland is an extraordinary destination for motorcyclists, with roads that cross volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and lava fields, in a natural setting that is absolutely unique in the world.

Capital: Reykjavík

Official Language: Icelandic

Emergency Number: 112

Currency: Icelandic Kroner (ISK)

Card payments are widely accepted.

Road: 90 km/h (asphalt roads) / 80 km/h (gravel roads)

Localities: 50 km/h

Iceland is an island in the North Atlantic, famous for its volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs. Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital and combines modern culture with Viking traditions.

Climate

The climate is subarctic oceanic, with cold winters and cool summers. The weather changes quickly and can be unpredictable.

Languages

The official language is Icelandic. English is widely spoken.

Driving

Drive on the right. There are no freeways in the traditional sense; the Ring Road (Route 1) goes around the country. There are no tolls for cars, except in the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel.

Camping

Wild camping is allowed in some rural areas, but is increasingly regulated. There are many organized campsites.

Biker Zones

The Ring Road is the most popular route, allowing you to explore waterfalls, glaciers and volcanoes. Mountain roads (F-roads) are challenging but only accessible in summer.

Special Zones

Reykjavík has central pedestrian areas and paid parking zones.

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