Iceland Ring Road with Kids

Þingvellir National Park

Walk the Almannagjá fissure between two tectonic plates. UNESCO site. Stroller-friendly path. Allow 90 min.

Geysir Geothermal Area

Strokkur erupts every 6-10 min. Stand back from the rope. Free entry.

Gullfoss

Two-tier waterfall. Lower platform gets you wet. Café Gullfoss has hot lamb soup.

Seljalandsfoss

Walk behind the waterfall. Bring rain jackets, you will get drenched. 30 min stop.

Skógafoss

527 steps to the top viewing platform. The base view is free and easy. Often double rainbow on sunny days.

Reynisfjara Beach

Black sand and basalt columns. Sneaker waves are dangerous. Stay back from the water. The signs aren't suggestions.

Skaftafell Visitor Centre

Easy 90 min hike to Svartifoss waterfall framed by black basalt columns. Stroller-unfriendly trail.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Amphibian boat tour into the lagoon between icebergs. May-October only. Layer up, even in July.

Pakkhús Restaurant

Höfn is langoustine country and Pakkhús does it best. Reserve a few days ahead in summer.

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Two-million-year-old serpentine canyon. Easy rim walk, 45 min. Closed seasonally if too muddy.

Black Beach Restaurant

Steel and glass building right on Reynisfjara. Lamb soup and Icelandic seafood. Great kids' menu.

Sky Lagoon

Geothermal seawater pool with 7-step ritual. Quieter than Blue Lagoon. Kids 12+ only. Allow 3 hours.

Sandholt Bakery

Best bakery in Reykjavík. Cinnamon snails and open sandwiches. Quick stop before the airport.