Our first family road trip with our 10-month-old son. We weren’t sure what to expect, but it turned out to be the adventure of a lifetime.
Trip report (June 2026)
We spent 3 weeks driving around Iceland in June 2026, following the Ring Road (plus a few detours) counterclockwise, finishing in Reykjavík. In total, we drove around 2,800 km and kept a relaxed pace, staying 2–4 nights at each stop.
We stayed in self-catering apartments and houses, which gave us plenty of flexibility with a baby. We rented a Dacia Bigster, which was just the right size for all our luggage and baby gear. On longer drives, we took turns sitting in the back with our son to keep him entertained.
Our setup: a travel stroller for the airport, Reykjavík, and grocery shopping, a baby carrier backpack for hikes, and a soft baby carrier for everything else.
We mainly shopped at Bónus, and one of our favorite discoveries was Iceland’s public swimming pools (Sundlaugar). They are everywhere and were fantastic to visit with a baby after a day of exploring.
The weather was sometimes rainy, but because we stayed several nights at each location, we had enough flexibility to adjust our plans. Most driving days were only 1–2 hours (for example, we explored the Golden Circle while staying in Selfoss), with only two travel days of around 4 hours.
Overall, this was one of the best trips we’ve ever taken. The landscapes were breathtaking, the people we met were incredibly kind, and traveling through Iceland with our son made the experience even more special.
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