Route 1 (Iceland) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Route 1 (Iceland)
Route 1, also known as the Ring Road, is the major highway in Iceland, connecting Iceland's largest towns. Finished in 1974, it is1,332km (828mi)long and goes through the island nation's assorted topographical features: fjords, mountains, flat lands. As well as the economical route for shipping items cross-country and to the smaller communities, tourists also don't want to miss out the opportunity to venture along the road to see the exceptional beauty of attractions that the ring road pass through. You may remember some of these sights from your favourite films. Although it practically takes only 12 hours to drive along the road non-stop, avid travellers circumnavigate the island nation for between one and two weeks depending on the season, stopping by attractions directly adjacent to the
Route 1 (Iceland) Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: