{"id":1701,"date":"2024-07-15T10:43:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T08:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/que-faire-cercle-or-hiver-attractions\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T11:11:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T09:11:19","slug":"best-things-to-do-golden-circle-winter-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-golden-circle-winter-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Circle in winter (Iceland): 10 attractions + tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a trip to Iceland in winter? Discover the Golden Circle and its natural wonders! This tour enabled us to enjoy the beauty and richness of Icelandic nature. Geysers, snow-capped mountains, fault lines, rivers and waterfalls, you’ll see that the Golden Circle in winter has a lot to offer. It’s a good option, easily accessible from Reykjavik even in the coldest weather.<\/p>\n\n

Here’s our selection of the best attractions around the Golden Circle in winter.<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Golden Circle winter attractions: Map<\/h2>\n\n

To get you started, here’s a map showing the main attractions listed in this article:<\/p>\n\n

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The Golden Circle is a region we love in Iceland, summer and winter alike.The sites are impressive, with a wide range of experiences and a great diversity of nature, including waterfalls, geysers, ice caves, lakes and much more.<\/p>\n\n

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Tips for visiting the Golden Circle in the snow<\/h2>\n\n

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A day trip from Reykjavik is perfectly feasible, even in winter, to see the 3 main attractions: Thingvellir National Park, the Haukadalur \/ Geysir geothermal area with the Strokkur geyser and the Gullfoss waterfall. Note, however, that the roads are more difficult and the days shorter.If you have 2 or 3 days to enjoy the Golden Circle, even better. You’ll be able to take your time to appreciate the different locations and add stops like Kerid Crater or Secret Lagoon.<\/p>\n\n

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By car: Driving in South Iceland in winter<\/h3>\n\n

For more freedom and to see what you want, we recommend renting a car and exploring on your own if you’re comfortable driving in snow and ice. The views from the roads over the Golden Circle are enchanting!<\/p>\n\n

Normally, the roads are cleared quickly enough for access. But during snowstorms, roads may be closed at the last minute – always check the status of roads on Umferdin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Note the following constraints:<\/p>\n\n