Map of tourist attractions in Iceland

Iceland is a very remote European island country, and the northwest end marked on the world map is Iceland, between Britain and Greenland. Every year, it attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world to visit and experience different Arctic characteristics. Let's introduce it in detail below.

Introduction to Iceland

Iceland has a land area of 1 03,000 square kilometers and a population of 3 1.85 million (201/year1month). Mostly Germanic Icelanders. 85.4% of domestic residents believe in Christian Lutheranism, Icelandic is the official language and English is the common language. Reykjavik, the capital, population 1 18800 (February 20 1 1). Iceland is full of volcanoes and geothermal energy. It has the purest air, water and the best hot springs in the world. Reykjavik's Blue Lagoon, Vatna Glacier National Park, Pre-Parliament National Park and Glacier Canyon River National Park are famous tourist attractions in Iceland, and the "Golden Ring Tour" is also a famous tourist route in Iceland.

The geographical location of Iceland

Iceland is located in the west, facing Greenland across the Danish Strait, facing the Norwegian Sea in the east, the Greenland Sea in the north and the Atlantic Ocean in the south. It is a Nordic country with an area of103,000 square kilometers.

Geology and landforms of Iceland

Since the late Early Miocene, the upper mantle material spilled from the rift valley in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean has accumulated and belongs to a volcanic island. Iceland is composed of volcanic rocks, the most widely distributed are basalt, andesite and rhyolite.

There are many volcanoes on the island, which are called "polar volcanic islands". There are 200 to 300 volcanoes and 40 to 50 active volcanoes. The main volcanoes are Laki Volcano, Huanadals Volcano, Haikela Volcano and catra Volcano. Volcanic activity along the southwest coast from 1963 to 1967 formed an island of about 2. 1 square kilometer. Iceland has the most hot springs in the world. There are about 250 alkaline hot springs on the island, and the largest hot spring can produce 200 liters of spring water per second.

Iceland is basically a bowl-shaped highland surrounded by coastal mountains and a plateau in the middle. Mostly terraced fields. The heights of terraces are mostly between 400 and 800 meters, and some peaks can reach 1300 to 1700 meters. The highest mountain in Iceland is Mount Hunadar Chenuk (2 1 19 meters). The lowland area is very small, and there are marine plains and ice water alluvial plains in the west and southwest, accounting for about 7% of the whole island area. The coastline without glaciers is irregular, with many fjords and bays. Other coastal areas are mainly beaches, and sandbars off the coast form lagoons. Geothermal resources are abundant and hot springs are widely distributed.

The climate of Iceland

Iceland is located at high latitude, with temperate maritime climate in the south and tundra climate in the north. Influenced by the North Atlantic warm current, it mainly flows from its south, and one flows around its west and north. Therefore, although it is located near the Arctic Circle, the temperature in winter is not low, and the temperature in summer is between 7 and 12 degrees Celsius.

Located near the center of low pressure in Iceland, the weather is changeable. Tornadoes brought a lot of precipitation to Iceland. The annual average precipitation in southwest and west is between 1000-2000mm, and it is less in north and northeast, which is 400-600 mm. Rain and snow may occur in any season.

Hydrology in Iceland

Rivers radiate from the central plateau, and the main rivers are Fijodresme Glacier. Iceland is not only the center of the Quaternary ice cap, but also a modern glacier on the plateau, mainly shield-shaped ice cap glaciers and a few ice bucket glaciers, accounting for 1 1.5% of the whole island. There are Votner Ice Sheet, Lange Ice Sheet, Hoves Ice Sheet and Mida Glacier, among which Votner Ice Sheet covers an area of 8,450 square kilometers and its thickness is several hundred meters to 2 kilometers, making it the largest glacier in the world except Antarctica and Greenland.

Tundra is widely distributed, with grassland area accounting for 24%, and animal husbandry is relatively developed. The forest area accounts for about 65,438+0.37%, which is distributed in sunny slopes and valleys, mainly birch forests. In recent decades, many cold-resistant conifers and cypresses have been introduced from Europe and America and grow well.

List of Icelandic cities

The main cities in Iceland are Reykjavik, Curry, Hafnaoui Yodo, Kevlavik and Copavar.

: Iceland National Park

1. The former site of Parliament is located in the southwest of Iceland, 50 kilometers east of the capital. In 930 AD, early Icelandic immigrants held the first national "People's Congress" here, and established the world's first elected parliament and the first Icelandic constitution. It has beautiful scenery and is famous for its fractured canyons and pure and deep parliamentary lakes in Eurasia and America. This park is also a world cultural and natural heritage scenic spot.

2. Skav tafel, located in the southeast of Iceland, is the largest national park and nature reserve in Iceland. The park integrates glaciers, volcanoes, canyons, forests and waterfalls, with spectacular scenery.

3. Glacier Canyon River National Park (J? Kullsargljufur), located in northern Iceland, is the largest waterfall and one of the longest canyons in Europe, and is the habitat of birds.

Iceland must-see attractions recommended.

Golden circle

A rare tourist attraction in southern Iceland, stretching from Reykjavik to central Iceland, with a total length of about 300 kilometers. It consists of three main tourist attractions, namely, the former parliament site (Sinville National Park), geysers and Golden Waterfall. The natural landscape is spectacular, and the Golden Circle has become the most popular tourist destination in Iceland.

hot spring

Although Iceland sounds very cold, natural and geographical conditions have created the best hot springs in Iceland. Recommend Iceland's Blue Lagoon geothermal hot spring, which is the top holiday resort in the world. The blue lagoon is one of the most frequent areas of underground magma activity on the earth. This activity heats the blue lagoon and evaporates the water. Blue lagoon is a world-famous open-air hot spring with an average water temperature of about 40℃. Water is rich in minerals such as silicon and sulfur. Even in the winter when snowflakes are flying, the lake is still full of hot air, like smoke and fog. Being in it, I feel as if I were immersed in a foggy world.

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Crystal Cave (Lan Bing Cave)

Glaciers are fascinating not only because they are quiet and beautiful on the water, but also because they are hidden in mysterious ice caves under water. Like frozen waves, the cave is as blue as crystal and magnificent. The best time for glaciers is in winter. Such a beautiful scenery is a beautiful trip we can't miss in Iceland.

It is essential to make preparations before traveling to Iceland. There are countless beautiful waterfalls, glaciers and volcanoes all over Iceland. But which scenic spots in Iceland are the most famous? Which tour route in Iceland is the most interesting? Many tourists will have such questions when planning their trip to Iceland. Therefore, the "Iceland Guide" Iceland Travel Network integrates Iceland's scenic spots and travel itineraries, and makes a set of China version of Iceland's map that tourists must have, integrating all the beautiful and interesting things in Iceland into the map.

If you don't know anything about Iceland and get lost in many travel strategies, then this article will definitely let you know the main attractions, natural attractions and tourist routes in Iceland in the most intuitive way. Whether you are traveling in go on road trip or with a group, these maps will help you make a successful travel plan in Iceland.

Main scenic spots and characteristic scenic spots in Iceland

There are two most attractive places to travel in Iceland, one is the pure and extreme natural scenery in Iceland, and the other is the interesting experience of characteristic outdoor activities. The following two maps will be very helpful to travelers in the initial stage of making Iceland's travel itinerary.

Beautiful map around the island-Iceland's most classic tourist map

The beautiful scenery along Iceland Highway 1 is the most classic China version of Iceland tourist map among all Iceland maps. It has not only been circulated among Icelandic tourists for many years, but also frequently appeared in travel guides about Iceland. This map shows the main attractions in Iceland in the most intuitive way, and it is an essential reference for planning go on road trip in Iceland.

Visitors who join the tour group around the island can make full use of this map to better understand the natural scenery and cultural customs of Iceland they are going to. Even if you don't plan to go around the island, this map is quite practical; Travelers can directly follow the map, intuitively and comprehensively understand the natural beauty of Iceland, find their favorite attractions, and cooperate with the exquisite map of the island. Go on road trip package and tour group around the island in summer and winter in Iceland are perfect choices.

Travel advice:

Corresponding self-driving package: You can choose a suitable self-driving package according to the season of coming to Iceland and the length of your stay in Iceland, including one-stop services such as car rental, accommodation and itinerary planning. Save you driving to Iceland. You can check it in Iceland's self-driving package.

Package corresponding to group tour: You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along Iceland Highway 1 without driving. This package includes local daily drivers, tour guides, accommodation and travel planning documents, which can be found in Iceland's free travel package.

Tips:

When planning a trip around the island, we should consider the weather and road conditions in Iceland in different seasons. You can choose to drive by car or join a tour group around the island in summer. In winter, if you have no experience in driving on snowy roads, you'd better choose a tour group around the island.

The scenery in Iceland in summer and winter is completely different. For travelers who hesitate to choose which month to come to Iceland, I recommend reading Game of Thrones.

Map of Iceland's characteristic projects

Tourism in Iceland. Besides enjoying the magnificent nature, you can also participate in various special tourism activities to further appreciate the infinite charm of Iceland's nature. As a country of ice and fire, Iceland must not miss the wonderful glacier features: exciting snowmobiles, unique Lan Bing caves, amazing glacier hiking and so on. In summer, you can also visit the interior of the volcano and feel the flames of Iceland.

Iceland's characteristic experience map introduces Iceland's most worthwhile glacier projects, which can help you plan your trip along the way. In addition to the glaciers and volcanoes on the map, the glacial lake in Jiegu Salon also has its own characteristics in whale watching, horseback riding, snorkeling and boat sightseeing. -The fun of Iceland can't fit on the map! With this special project map, you can choose to rent a car in Iceland, and travelers who want to save effort can sign up for a self-driving package and add special projects to their self-driving itinerary; You can also join the corresponding tour group directly and find more Icelandic tourism projects in the adventure tour group column of the scheduled itinerary page.

Travel advice:

Recommended tour groups for related projects: When you come to Iceland in summer, the activities worth experiencing include internal volcano tour (open from mid-May to mid-June, 10) and glacial lake cruise at Jiegu Salon. The most distinctive seasonal experience in winter is Lan Bing Cave (10 to March 165438+).

Activities Iceland can participate in throughout the year include: glacier hiking, snowmobiling, whale watching, horse riding, snorkeling and so on.

Tips:

Most outdoor activities in Iceland do not require relevant experience for participants, but only need good health, but pay attention to the minimum age limit.

Snorkeling in Iceland requires swimming.

To participate in snowmobiling, you only need a driver's license for an ordinary car. For travelers without a driver's license, you can sit in the back seat of a snowmobile.

Hiking in caves and glaciers in Lan Bing are two different experiences. If you want to experience Iceland's magical glacier hiking, besides Lan Bing cave activities, it is recommended to sign up for glacier hiking.

Iceland's glacier tour group and volcano tour group have always been very popular, especially1Lan Bing Cave Tour Group from October to March. If you plan to participate in these tourism projects, it is recommended to register in advance, so as not to sell out tickets and affect your travel plan.

Because there is a certain distance between different scenic spots in Iceland, and there is usually a guide to give a simple safety explanation before the event, it is recommended to arrange it more loosely every day. It is not recommended to participate in two or more activities in one day.

Classic circular road map

Iceland has a famous roundabout 1 highway, which is a very popular tourist route when traveling to Iceland. The following three groups of tours around the island can intuitively show you the route and length of Iceland's tour around the island.

Basic travel map around the island

Iceland's basic tour around the island usually does not include Snay Peninsula and western fjords. All the scenic spots are along Iceland No.1 Island Road, which is the shortest route around Iceland.

Travel advice:

In summer, if you come to Iceland for a round-the-island road trip, you can take part in the 6-day-5-night Summer Iceland Express Round-the-Island road trip or 7-day-6-night Round-the-Island road trip.

Affected by the weather and road conditions in winter, the island is reserved for 1-2 days longer than that in summer. Visitors who have rich experience in driving in snow can sign up for the 8-day go on road trip around Iceland in winter or the 10 go on road trip around Iceland in winter.

For passengers who don't drive by car, they can still go to Iceland. It is suggested to go around the island for 7 days and 6 nights in summer, 6 days and 5 nights in winter and 8 days and 7 nights in winter.

Tips:

If you plan to go to Iceland, you need to make a reservation at least one week in advance.

The route around the island is around 1 expressway, and the overall situation is very good. Two-wheel drive is no problem in summer, and four-wheel drive is recommended in winter to ensure safety.

1 tourist map of roundabout highway (including Mount Sinai)

1 Island Road Route Map (including Mount Sinai), but excluding the western fjord. Snay Mountain Peninsula is known as "the epitome of Iceland". Snay Mountain can enjoy all kinds of geological landforms with the most Icelandic characteristics, so it has increasingly become a must-see attraction for Icelandic travelers. For more information, I recommend reading Weather in Iceland and Best Tourism Season.

Travel advice:

In summer, you can choose go on road trip around Iceland for 9 days and 8 nights, or go on road trip around Iceland for 10 days and 9 nights.

Winter lasts at least 12 days. It is recommended to participate in the winter go on road trip around Iceland 12, 1 1 night.

If you join a tour group around the island, you can choose 8 days and 7 nights in winter and 7 days and 6 nights in summer.

Tips:

On the basis of 1 highway, the northern part of the highway extends westward to Sinai Peninsula, and the beauty of the western region is not lost to the roundabout 1 highway.

Mount Sinai can be visited in one day. If you want to travel in depth, it is recommended to arrange two days.

1 Road map around the island+Mount Sinai+Xixia Bay

The itinerary of the roundabout 1 expressway (including Snay Mountain and West Fjord) shows the longest and deepest tourist routes in Iceland. This route covers all the scenic spots in Iceland and takes you all over Iceland.

Travel advice:

If you want to go to the western fjord, you can only take the 13 and 14-day summer self-driving package around the island.

Tips:

It is difficult to pass through the western fjord in winter, so there is no corresponding trip.

As you can see from the map, you need to take a ferry from Xixia Bay to Mount Sinai in the west, which is the most time-saving trip planning without turning. There is also a chance to see beautiful whales on the ferry.

There is no road in the northernmost part of Xixia Bay, so you can only camp on foot and can't travel by car.

Local depth travel map

For travelers with limited time, we have compiled three classic short-distance travel maps of Iceland to ensure that they can visit and feel the most important scenic spots in Iceland in the shortest time.

Classic short distance map

No time to visit the island? Use limited time to visit one or several scenic spots in Iceland. If the travel time is only about 3 or 4 days, and it is the first time to go to Iceland, you can refer to this classic short-distance map and visit the most classic big-name Icelandic attractions such as blue lagoon and golden circle.

Travel advice:

If you rent a car by car, you can choose 4 days and 3 nights by car | Golden Ring-Vic Town Package.

If you join a tour group, you can choose the four-day free package in winter and the Icelandic summer package |4 days and 3 nights.

Tips:

This classic short trip can be experienced all year round.

This line goes all the way to Wake Town on the south bank. If you want to go to Jagushalon Glacier Lake and Diamond Beach, it will take at least two days to go back and forth to Reykjavik, as these two scenic spots are located in the southeast of Iceland. It is recommended that the itinerary be arranged for at least five days.

Map of South Coast of Iceland

The south bank of Iceland is the most concentrated scenic spot in Iceland. If you have 5-7 days, you can go deep into the south bank to explore, and you can go as far as Salon Glacial Lake in Jiegu Town. The map of the south bank of Iceland outlines the classic route of south bank tourism, which is the first choice for many Icelandic travelers.

Travel advice:

On the south bank of Iceland, go on

A five-day package tour in summer and a four-five-six-day package tour in winter will also take you along this route to visit the south bank of Iceland.

Tips:

In summer, it is suggested to reserve at least half a day at this scenic spot to go to Jiegu Salon Glacial Lake. You can take a boat trip to the Glacier Lake in Jiegu Salon, feel the iceberg at close range and watch curious seals frolicking around.

On this route, you can take part in snorkeling activities while visiting the Golden Circle, and you can also take part in glacier hiking across Solheima Glacier. For travelers who are interested in outdoor sports, it is recommended to reserve enough time when arranging the route. It is not recommended to arrange outdoor activities more than twice a day.

Map of South Coast of Iceland (including Sinai Peninsula)

Mount Sinai Peninsula is not far from Reykjavik, the capital, and it is easy to reach all the year round. According to the weather, sunshine and road conditions in different seasons, this map of the south coast of Iceland (including Snail Mountain Peninsula) has different days and lengths. If you have a trip of more than 7 days, you can refer to this route.

Travel advice:

No matter in summer or winter, the self-driving package for more than 7 days will reach the south bank of Iceland and Sinai Peninsula.

Seven days and six nights, eight days and seven nights in winter and six days and five nights in summer all cover the trip to the southwest coast of Iceland.

Tips:

The south-central bank of the map has reached the glacial lake in Jiegu Salon. If you are a food lover, it is recommended to drive for half an hour to Hoven, a famous lobster town on the south bank, to taste Icelandic lobster.

In winter, it is difficult for Iceland to reach the north and Xixia Bay because of the weather and road conditions. Therefore, this route is the most recommended trip in Iceland in winter, which is relatively safe and ensures that travelers can experience the most exciting and unique attractions in Iceland.