01 / ROUTE
Seven days following winter
We drove east to Stokksnes and returned via the Golden Circle. Wind and daylight set the pace.
Next chapter →Our independent family journey · February and March 2025
Iceland.
The south coast by campervan
with two children.
Why we fell for itOne day on ice.
One day on ice.
The next, beneath the northern lights.
We travelled the south coast by campervan with Niko and Kai. Waterfalls, black sand and glaciers changed the landscape as we headed east.
In winter, wind, road conditions and daylight shape the journey. We learned to keep a clear direction and leave the schedule open.
That experience became this guide: our real route, the decisions we made and the details we wish we had known before leaving.
Planning a trip to IcelandIceland,
Iceland,
at our own pace.
Seven days by campervan with two children. Five parts of our trip to help you imagine yours.
7 daysOur real routeCamperOur home on the roadSouth coastAs far as StokksnesAs a familyWith Niko and Kai
The journey in five chapters
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02 / CAMPERVAN
Our home between stops
The campervan gave us freedom to change where we slept, but each morning began by checking roads, forecasts and warnings.
Next chapter →03 / LANDSCAPE
Ice, black sand and waterfalls
From Vík to Jökulsárlón, the stops look close on the map. In winter, each one needs time and breathing room.
Next chapter →04 / FAMILY
Iceland with Niko and Kai
Short stages and flexible plans helped us enjoy the trip with the children.
Next chapter →05 / NORTHERN LIGHTS
La noche que miramos arriba
The northern lights appeared when the skies and location aligned. We left afternoons open for the unexpected.
Back to the beginning ←Plan your route
How many days do you have?
Compare the three options in the guide. The map changes with the trip length and shows the main stops; it cannot replace the KMZ map or current road reports.
Illustrative route · Not for navigation
DAYS · RECOMMENDED ENDPOINT
As far as Jökulsárlón
A shorter trip ending at Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach. Save Stokksnes for a trip with more time.
- KeflavíkStart and prepare for the journey.
- VíkFirst base on the south coast.
- SkaftafellTime for the glacier area.
- Jökulsárlón + Diamond BeachFinal stop before heading back.
The difference: keep one night flexible and avoid rushing to Stokksnes.
DAYS · OUR REAL JOURNEY
Stokksnes and the Golden Circle
This is the trip we actually took: south coast to Stokksnes, returning via Geysir and Gullfoss, and finishing at Blue Lagoon.
- Keflavík and VíkSetting out for the south coast.
- Skaftafell and JökulsárlónNational park, glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach.
- StokksnesOur easternmost stop.
- Geysir and GullfossReturn via the Golden Circle.
- Blue LagoonThe end of the journey.
The difference: adds Stokksnes and the Golden Circle; even so, leave some afternoons open.
DAYS · FULL ISLAND LOOP
Add west and north
The guide’s longer option: Snæfellsnes, Hvítserkur, Húsavík and Goðafoss before joining the south coast and returning via Geysir and Gullfoss.
- SnæfellsnesWest and the volcanic peninsula.
- HvítserkurNorth coast and Vatnsnes.
- Húsavík and GoðafossNorth before continuing east.
- Costa esteContinue towards Stokksnes.
- Jökulsárlón, Skaftafell and VíkReturn along the south coast.
- Geysir and GullfossGolden Circle before heading back to Keflavík.
The difference: is a longer suggestion, not the seven-day trip we took.
Before driving, check current roads, weather and warnings. The 7-day route is our real journey; the other two are ways to adapt it.
Now, plan your own journeyEverything we learned,
Everything we learned,
in one guide.
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Iceland.
The south coast.
Our family campervan journey: stages, stops, winter decisions and what we would repeat or change.
- Our real routeSeven days to Stokksnes and back via the Golden Circle.
- Decisions on the roadRoads, wind, daylight and travelling with children.
- KMZ map includedPlaces and resources from the guide in English.
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View two real pages from the guide ↓English edition · Downloadable PDF · 58 pages · KMZ map included
The details you need on the groundThe details that
The details that
make the journey.
The full route map, our stops and winter decisions. These are two real pages from the guide.
- The route on the mapOur south coast route, stage by stage.
- What we actually didThe decisions we made when the weather changed.
- Travelling as a familyThe pace and stops with Niko and Kai.
For those who want
to leave room for winter.
This guide tells the story of our family campervan trip around Iceland. It will help you plan your own south coast route and understand the decisions we made on the road.
Follow our route or shorten it at Jökulsárlón. For a full island loop, the guide also explains how to extend it through the west and north.
Guide preview · 2 pagesBefore you decide,
Before you decide,
look inside.
See two real pages from the guide: the full map and an example of our experience under the northern lights.
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Before buying
Will I receive a physical book?
No. This is a digital PDF guide for your phone, tablet or computer.
What does the map include?
A KMZ file with the places and resources in the guide. The download page explains how to open it.
Did you travel all three routes?
No. The seven-day route is the one we travelled. The five- and fourteen-day options are suggestions in the guide for adapting the journey.