Where North America and Europe collide. Europe is on the right.
Note: This post originally appeared on Travelocity’s Inspire Hub. I’m including the start of the post below. The full Travelocity post is HERE, and is linked at the bottom too.
Iceland with Kids
Iceland is an amazingly cool destination. It has glaciers and geysers, waterfalls and hot springs, lava and moss. There are whales and icebergs, and Northern Lights, too! And it’s easy to reach from the U.S., with direct flights from a dozen cities now and service from several new cities starting in 2018.
Iceland is also easy to navigate by rental car. The Golden Circle connects the best sites around the western portion of the country and is less than 200 miles long. It technically takes three and a half hours to drive, but once you add in stops you’re at six to eight hours – still an easy day trip from Reykjavik. The more time you have in Iceland, the more you can explore beyond the Golden Circle.
My family and I have been three times now, and I quizzed my kids on their favorite things. Here are the seven experiences they would recommend for your journey.
Cool Places to Explore in Iceland (According to My Kids)
Godafoss Waterfall
Overlooking Godafoss
There are hundreds of waterfalls around Iceland. Of the falls we visited, Godafoss got my kids’ vote. The waterfalls are gorgeous, there’s plenty of exploring and rock-hopping for kids, and it’s typically less crowded than Gullfoss (on the Golden Circle). Godafoss is five hours from Reykjavik and 45 minutes from Akureyri.
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Iceland has always been on my bucket list. What month do you think is the best for traveling there?
I’d go in the summer. It’s still cold, but not nearly as bad as the winter. I was freezing when I went in March! The only thing you’re giving up in the summer is the Northern Lights, but you’ll be able to appreciate everywhere else more.
Nice pix and story, Eric. We loved Iceland and hit many of the “hot” spots. But we need to revisit it for photo and other expeditions for a more in-depth look at the country. tom
I am thinking of going to Iceland with my 3.5 and 5 year old in August. What are some good things to do with that age group? Glacier climbing and horseback riding are out for them.
Hi Jessica. Given that we haven’t done much in Iceland with kids in that age range, I’d recommend looking at https://we3travel.com/iceland-with-kids/ and https://www.familycantravel.com/tag/iceland/.