Along the South and East coast
From Egilsstaðir to Myvatn geothermal area - Road 1
Short summary:
Route 1 from Egilsstaðir toward the Myvatn geothermal area is a paved and important connection across a remote part of East and North Iceland. In good weather it is straightforward to drive, but from autumn to early spring conditions can change quickly: snow, wind and poor visibility may close sections of the road at short notice. Check Road.is carefully before leaving, keep enough fuel and supplies in the car, and be prepared to stay an extra night in Egilsstaðir if the pass toward Myvatn is not safe.
Route 1 from Egilsstaðir toward the Myvatn geothermal area is a paved and important connection across a remote part of East and North Iceland. In good weather it is straightforward to drive, but from autumn to early spring conditions can change quickly: snow, wind and poor visibility may close sections of the road at short notice. Check Road.is carefully before leaving, keep enough fuel and supplies in the car, and be prepared to stay an extra night in Egilsstaðir if the pass toward Myvatn is not safe.
