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ROAD SIGNS

Good preperation is the key for successful travel. Being outdoors in

Iceland.

ERUPTION IN REYKJANES The hike start from road 427, approx 10 min drive east of Grindavík. It is forbidden to park along the road, only park in parking areas. There is a marked trail with challenging terrain over lava fields, gravel and uneven ground. The elevation gain is approximately 250 m,

up steep hills.

GOS Á REYKJANESI

Smellið hér til að sækja kortaforrit í farsímann með gönguleiðinni (fyrir þá sem ekki eiga GPS tæki). Nauðsynlegt er að vera í góðum gönguskóm, hlýjum fatnaði, vind- og vatnsheldu ysta lagi þar sem veðrið getur breyst skjótt á Íslandi. Sjá ítarlegan útbúnaðarlista hér og smelltu hér til að sjá það

allra

OUTDOORS – SAFETRAVEL Good preparation is the key for a successful travel. Keep the following points in mind and remember that your first destination should always be this homepage. During wintertime most of the highlands and highland roads are closed (Get information about the area before setting off) Always leave your travel plan with someone

who can react if

HIKING – SAFETRAVEL A travel plan is an important aid for every hiker. With a route plan you can plot day trips, distance to hike each day, write down accommodation details, a contingency plan if that might be needed and other things that are important in making a good hike even better. The route plan should be left with a

CAMPING IN ICELAND

Camping in Iceland can provide a great sense of freedom however, if you are ill prepared or encounter bad weather you can potentially spoil your trip. Camping in Iceland is heavily weather dependent. Due to the cold climate this is not the place to try camping for the first time. Don’t skip out on any of the recommended equipment.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

A GUIDE FOR HIKING IN HORNSTRANDIR NATURE RESERVE SNEAKER WAVES AT REYNISFJARA BEACH Reynisfjara is the popular black sand beach on the south coast of Iceland near the small town of Vík. While being famous for beautiful rock formations and basalt columns, the beach is also well known for dangerously large sneaker waves. Sneaker waves at Reynisfjara come out MUCH further than previous waves. This means that visitors can see 8 SAFETRAVEL – THE OFFICIAL SOURCE FOR SAFE ADVENTURE IN ICELANDDRIVINGOUTDOORSTRAVEL PLANRENT A PLBTRAVEL CONDITIONSICELANDIC

ROAD SIGNS

Good preperation is the key for successful travel. Being outdoors in

Iceland.

ERUPTION IN REYKJANES The hike start from road 427, approx 10 min drive east of Grindavík. It is forbidden to park along the road, only park in parking areas. There is a marked trail with challenging terrain over lava fields, gravel and uneven ground. The elevation gain is approximately 250 m,

up steep hills.

GOS Á REYKJANESI

Smellið hér til að sækja kortaforrit í farsímann með gönguleiðinni (fyrir þá sem ekki eiga GPS tæki). Nauðsynlegt er að vera í góðum gönguskóm, hlýjum fatnaði, vind- og vatnsheldu ysta lagi þar sem veðrið getur breyst skjótt á Íslandi. Sjá ítarlegan útbúnaðarlista hér og smelltu hér til að sjá það

allra

OUTDOORS – SAFETRAVEL Good preparation is the key for a successful travel. Keep the following points in mind and remember that your first destination should always be this homepage. During wintertime most of the highlands and highland roads are closed (Get information about the area before setting off) Always leave your travel plan with someone

who can react if

HIKING – SAFETRAVEL A travel plan is an important aid for every hiker. With a route plan you can plot day trips, distance to hike each day, write down accommodation details, a contingency plan if that might be needed and other things that are important in making a good hike even better. The route plan should be left with a

CAMPING IN ICELAND

Camping in Iceland can provide a great sense of freedom however, if you are ill prepared or encounter bad weather you can potentially spoil your trip. Camping in Iceland is heavily weather dependent. Due to the cold climate this is not the place to try camping for the first time. Don’t skip out on any of the recommended equipment.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

A GUIDE FOR HIKING IN HORNSTRANDIR NATURE RESERVE SNEAKER WAVES AT REYNISFJARA BEACH Reynisfjara is the popular black sand beach on the south coast of Iceland near the small town of Vík. While being famous for beautiful rock formations and basalt columns, the beach is also well known for dangerously large sneaker waves. Sneaker waves at Reynisfjara come out MUCH further than previous waves. This means that visitors can see 8 SAFETRAVEL – THE OFFICIAL SOURCE FOR SAFE ADVENTURE IN ICELAND Cookies To make this site work properly, we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device. Most big websites do this too. ABOUT US – SAFETRAVEL Our Mission ”Safetravel connects travelers in Iceland with essential resources to help reduce their exposure to risks and ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience.”. Safetravel is an accident prevention project of the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue aimed at providing travelers with education and resources for safe

travel in Iceland.

SUBMIT A TRAVEL PLAN A travel plan that lists only one location is not helpful in case of emergency. If you need to change details of your travel plan simply submit a new updated plan and we will use your most recent one. If you selected trip monitoring but wish to change your itinerary first check out of the old plan’s trip monitoring before submitting a new one. OUTDOORS – SAFETRAVEL Good preparation is the key for a successful travel. Keep the following points in mind and remember that your first destination should always be this homepage. During wintertime most of the highlands and highland roads are closed (Get information about the area before setting off) Always leave your travel plan with someone

who can react if

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South Iceland: wind alert! Strong winds expected June 5th from Seljalndsfoss to Vík. Strong wind 10-18 m/sec (36-65 km/h). Wind-gusts over 25 m/sec (90 km/h).

DRIVING IN ICELAND

The use of hands-free equipment is an obligation when talking on a mobile phone and driving at the same time. However it is recommended not to use the phone at all while driving. Please watch the videos below, both Driving with Elfis and Iceland Academy to get to know more about driving safely in Iceland.

EQUIPMENT LISTS

Travel Conditions. The right equipment makes the different between good and bad trip expecially in a country like Iceland where otherwise beautiful nature can bring sudden surprises in the form of bad weather. Here below we have made some suggestions of equipment list for different tours but you should always keep the following in mind:

CAMPERS TEST

1. Start my trip and turn back if weather and road conditions are bad. 2. Visit www.safetravel.is and check on the Travel Conditions map, see info about road conditions, weather and if there are any alerts. 3.

CROSSING A RIVER

Equipment Lists. Climbing. Crevasse Maps. Eruption in Reykjanes. Travel Plan. Rent a PLB. Travel Conditions. While hiking in Iceland you will find yourself crossing many rivers. Often they are small brooks which can provide fresh drinking water but there are also

AVALANCHE SAFETY

One of the most dangerous elements of winter travel is the risk of encountering an avalanche, but with sensible travel choices one can minimize exposure to risk. Travelers should educate themselves about particularly dangerous areas as well as learn how to recognize signs of avalanche risk. Generally speaking, when snow accumulates in a

steep

SAFETRAVEL – THE OFFICIAL SOURCE FOR SAFE ADVENTURE IN ICELANDDRIVINGOUTDOORSTRAVEL PLANRENT A PLBTRAVEL CONDITIONSICELANDIC

ROAD SIGNS

Good preperation is the key for successful travel. Being outdoors in

Iceland.

ERUPTION IN REYKJANES The hike start from road 427, approx 10 min drive east of Grindavík. It is forbidden to park along the road, only park in parking areas. There is a marked trail with challenging terrain over lava fields, gravel and uneven ground. The elevation gain is approximately 250 m,

up steep hills.

GOS Á REYKJANESI

Smellið hér til að sækja kortaforrit í farsímann með gönguleiðinni (fyrir þá sem ekki eiga GPS tæki). Nauðsynlegt er að vera í góðum gönguskóm, hlýjum fatnaði, vind- og vatnsheldu ysta lagi þar sem veðrið getur breyst skjótt á Íslandi. Sjá ítarlegan útbúnaðarlista hér og smelltu hér til að sjá það

allra

OUTDOORS – SAFETRAVEL Good preparation is the key for a successful travel. Keep the following points in mind and remember that your first destination should always be this homepage. During wintertime most of the highlands and highland roads are closed (Get information about the area before setting off) Always leave your travel plan with someone

who can react if

HIKING – SAFETRAVEL A travel plan is an important aid for every hiker. With a route plan you can plot day trips, distance to hike each day, write down accommodation details, a contingency plan if that might be needed and other things that are important in making a good hike even better. The route plan should be left with a

CAMPING IN ICELAND

Camping in Iceland can provide a great sense of freedom however, if you are ill prepared or encounter bad weather you can potentially spoil your trip. Camping in Iceland is heavily weather dependent. Due to the cold climate this is not the place to try camping for the first time. Don’t skip out on any of the recommended equipment.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

A GUIDE FOR HIKING IN HORNSTRANDIR NATURE RESERVE SNEAKER WAVES AT REYNISFJARA BEACH Reynisfjara is the popular black sand beach on the south coast of Iceland near the small town of Vík. While being famous for beautiful rock formations and basalt columns, the beach is also well known for dangerously large sneaker waves. Sneaker waves at Reynisfjara come out MUCH further than previous waves. This means that visitors can see 8 SAFETRAVEL – THE OFFICIAL SOURCE FOR SAFE ADVENTURE IN ICELANDDRIVINGOUTDOORSTRAVEL PLANRENT A PLBTRAVEL CONDITIONSICELANDIC

ROAD SIGNS

Good preperation is the key for successful travel. Being outdoors in

Iceland.

ERUPTION IN REYKJANES The hike start from road 427, approx 10 min drive east of Grindavík. It is forbidden to park along the road, only park in parking areas. There is a marked trail with challenging terrain over lava fields, gravel and uneven ground. The elevation gain is approximately 250 m,

up steep hills.

GOS Á REYKJANESI

Smellið hér til að sækja kortaforrit í farsímann með gönguleiðinni (fyrir þá sem ekki eiga GPS tæki). Nauðsynlegt er að vera í góðum gönguskóm, hlýjum fatnaði, vind- og vatnsheldu ysta lagi þar sem veðrið getur breyst skjótt á Íslandi. Sjá ítarlegan útbúnaðarlista hér og smelltu hér til að sjá það

allra

OUTDOORS – SAFETRAVEL Good preparation is the key for a successful travel. Keep the following points in mind and remember that your first destination should always be this homepage. During wintertime most of the highlands and highland roads are closed (Get information about the area before setting off) Always leave your travel plan with someone

who can react if

HIKING – SAFETRAVEL A travel plan is an important aid for every hiker. With a route plan you can plot day trips, distance to hike each day, write down accommodation details, a contingency plan if that might be needed and other things that are important in making a good hike even better. The route plan should be left with a

CAMPING IN ICELAND

Camping in Iceland can provide a great sense of freedom however, if you are ill prepared or encounter bad weather you can potentially spoil your trip. Camping in Iceland is heavily weather dependent. Due to the cold climate this is not the place to try camping for the first time. Don’t skip out on any of the recommended equipment.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

DRIVERS TEST

Hvannadalshnúkur in Vatnajökull Glacier. Very little fresh snow on the glacier after the winter, big open crevasses. Very difficult

conditions.

A GUIDE FOR HIKING IN HORNSTRANDIR NATURE RESERVE SNEAKER WAVES AT REYNISFJARA BEACH Reynisfjara is the popular black sand beach on the south coast of Iceland near the small town of Vík. While being famous for beautiful rock formations and basalt columns, the beach is also well known for dangerously large sneaker waves. Sneaker waves at Reynisfjara come out MUCH further than previous waves. This means that visitors can see 8 SAFETRAVEL – THE OFFICIAL SOURCE FOR SAFE ADVENTURE IN ICELAND Cookies To make this site work properly, we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device. Most big websites do this too. ABOUT US – SAFETRAVEL Our Mission ”Safetravel connects travelers in Iceland with essential resources to help reduce their exposure to risks and ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience.”. Safetravel is an accident prevention project of the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue aimed at providing travelers with education and resources for safe

travel in Iceland.

SUBMIT A TRAVEL PLAN A travel plan that lists only one location is not helpful in case of emergency. If you need to change details of your travel plan simply submit a new updated plan and we will use your most recent one. If you selected trip monitoring but wish to change your itinerary first check out of the old plan’s trip monitoring before submitting a new one. OUTDOORS – SAFETRAVEL Good preparation is the key for a successful travel. Keep the following points in mind and remember that your first destination should always be this homepage. During wintertime most of the highlands and highland roads are closed (Get information about the area before setting off) Always leave your travel plan with someone

who can react if

APP – SAFETRAVEL

South Iceland: wind alert! Strong winds expected June 5th from Seljalndsfoss to Vík. Strong wind 10-18 m/sec (36-65 km/h). Wind-gusts over 25 m/sec (90 km/h).

DRIVING IN ICELAND

The use of hands-free equipment is an obligation when talking on a mobile phone and driving at the same time. However it is recommended not to use the phone at all while driving. Please watch the videos below, both Driving with Elfis and Iceland Academy to get to know more about driving safely in Iceland.

EQUIPMENT LISTS

Travel Conditions. The right equipment makes the different between good and bad trip expecially in a country like Iceland where otherwise beautiful nature can bring sudden surprises in the form of bad weather. Here below we have made some suggestions of equipment list for different tours but you should always keep the following in mind:

CAMPERS TEST

1. Start my trip and turn back if weather and road conditions are bad. 2. Visit www.safetravel.is and check on the Travel Conditions map, see info about road conditions, weather and if there are any alerts. 3.

CROSSING A RIVER

Equipment Lists. Climbing. Crevasse Maps. Eruption in Reykjanes. Travel Plan. Rent a PLB. Travel Conditions. While hiking in Iceland you will find yourself crossing many rivers. Often they are small brooks which can provide fresh drinking water but there are also

AVALANCHE SAFETY

One of the most dangerous elements of winter travel is the risk of encountering an avalanche, but with sensible travel choices one can minimize exposure to risk. Travelers should educate themselves about particularly dangerous areas as well as learn how to recognize signs of avalanche risk. Generally speaking, when snow accumulates in a

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