12 days in Iceland Itinerary

A conglomeration of several districts, Blaskogabyggd encompasses a handful of settlements totaling around 930 people in southwestern Iceland.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin and then take in the dramatic scenery at Haifoss. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall, witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Blaskogabyggd is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Zurich in August, things will get slightly colder in Blaskogabyggd: highs are around 16°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Landmannalaugar.

Landmannalaugar is a place in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): take in the pleasant sights at Landmannalaugar, hike along Laugavegur, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fjallabak Nature Reserve, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur.

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You can drive from Blaskogabyggd to Landmannalaugar in 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Landmannalaugar are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Hof.

Nestled in a narrow strip of land between the sea and the glacier, Hof remains best known for its 1883 turf church--the last of its kind to be built in the old Icelandic style of architecture.

On the 10th (Thu), explore the activities along Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon, then explore the activities along Glacier Lagoon, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fellsfjara, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hofskirkja Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Skaftafell National Park.

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You can drive from Landmannalaugar to Hof in 3.5 hours. August in Hof sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to Skogar.

Take a trip to Skogar for a chance to see a picture-perfect glacier and a collection of waterfalls fed by the Skoga River.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then trek along Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, and then admire the sheer force of Gljufrabui Waterfalls.

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Traveling by car from Hof to Skogar takes 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Skogar are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Visit Hallgrimskirkja and Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition for their historical value. Get in touch with nature at Thingvellir National Park and Horseback Riding Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Grindavik (Selatangar & Blue Lagoon), Thingvellir (Logberg (Law Rock) & Galgaklettur) and Kerið (in Selfoss). Spend the 15th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: cast your line with a fishing tour, stop by Nordic Store, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

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Traveling by car from Skogar to Reykjavik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Reykjavik are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.