Lonely Planet names Arctic Coast Way as a top 10 destination

Lonely Planet has announced its Top 10 list of the best destinations in Europe for 2019, and the upcoming Arctic Coast Way is ranked as the third best destination to visit.

The Arctic Coast Way will be launched on 8th June 2019 and is the first official touring route in Iceland. On the opening day, locals invite you to join in on hikes, coastal cleanup, BBQ at the coast, concerts and much more. For those who want to discover unspoiled landscapes in the spirit of pioneers, this day marks the start of an exciting ongoing development process of this touring route which already offers an extraordinary off-the-beaten-track adventure along the northern perimeter of Iceland.

Travelling the Arctic Coast Way means leaving the common routes behind you and going off the beaten track to discover some of the most remote places in Iceland; a unique adventure following 900 km of coastal roads close to the Arctic Circle.

Here, where volcanic land meets icy ocean, nature´s force has carved a coastline of wild and pure beauty. The route includes six peninsulas reaching far out in the ocean, taking you from black sandy beaches to spectacular cliffs, along glacial river deltas and fjords to high mountains. Going one step further into remoteness, five beautiful islands offer unforgettable experiences and you might even want to straddle the Arctic Circle. Each of the little towns along the way tells unique stories about life on the edge of the Arctic.