Traveling the Ring Road of Iceland: Take a side trip to Hvammstangi in Northern Iceland

Well into our campervan trip, we have arrived in the great north of Iceland.

After a night of rest and a shower, we were ready to continue our journey.  Now well into a grove, we were about to make some exciting discoveries.

At our stop, we had picked up local maps, which turned out to be a trick we continued the rest of the trip.  We had recently discovered the "Iceland Rosettes".  These symbols lead you to various spots across the island.  Rock formations, ruins, hidden waterfalls.  You just never know what you might find.  The local maps are up to date with the latest discoveries, and well worth grabbing every time you stop.  

First up, the Hvammstangi region.  There you will find Hvitserkur.  This famous rock formation is formed by basalt.  It's unique formation just on the edge of the sea provides stunning photography.  It's a short hike from the car park, after driving quite a ways toward the artic.  This was also a place for some great wildlife watching, as we saw whales and seals in the sea below.

Driving back off of the peninsula, we stopped at Koluglijfur waterfall.  This was a unique stop, as the falls provided dramatic drops just a short distance off of the road.  Due to it's location, there were just a few visitors, giving you a private moment with Iceland's landscape.

A few stops for some landmarks which included a quaint viking church. The drive across the north to Akureyri takes a few hours, but the short drive up to Hvammstangi is well worth it!

Next up:  Akureyi!

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