All Things Iceland

5 Places in Iceland Worth the Detour (That Most Travelers Miss)

May 4, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

There are places in Iceland that are easy to visit. And then there are places that require a bit more effort, but reward you in ways you honestly don’t expect. I’m sharing 5 places across the country that are absolutely worth the detour. These aren’t your typical Golden Circle stops. These are the kinds of places that make people say: “Wait… THIS was in Iceland?!” If you’re planning a trip and want to go beyond the basics, this list is for you. Table of Contents How to Reach These Places (Car &#38; Camper Van Tips) Látrabjarg (Westfjords) Seyðisfjörður (East Iceland) Hveradalir (Highlands) Plan Your Trip with My Iceland Map Westman Islands / Vestmannaeyjar (South Iceland) Siglufjörður (North Iceland) Sample Route Using These 5 Detours Random Fact of the Episode Icelandic Word of the Episode How to Reach These Places (And Save on Your Rental) Let’s be real for a second. To visit places like these, especially the Westfjords, Highlands, and North Iceland, you’ll need your own vehicle. Public transport won’t get you to most of these locations, and guided tours often don’t go this far off the beaten path. That’s where having the right rental car or camper van makes all the difference. I personally use and recommend: Go Car Rental Iceland Go Campers I’ve partnered with them for years because: They have a wide variety of vehicles (from small cars to fully equipped campers) Their customer service is amazing And they make it easy to travel around Iceland confidently How to Save + Get Free Extras When you use my link:gorentals.is/allthingsiceland You’ll automatically get: 7% off your rental Plus some really helpful extras Here’s exactly what to do: For Go Car Rental: <ol data-start="1782" data-end="2009"

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