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|country = Iceland
|in = Scandinavia
|map= <map lat='65.25670649344259' lng='-20.89599609375' zoom='5' view='1' float='right' />
|language = Icelandic
Beware of the Icelandic climate. While not very icy, it can be very miserable with a cold [[weather#Rain|rain]] and strong winds, even in August. If you want to hitch through the middle of the country on roads where only SUV can drive, make sure that the lift you get can take you the whole way. You don't want to get stuck in the middle. Even in the summer you can still be caught by a snowstorm. There is a [http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/the-entire-country/island1e.html website] where you can check the degree of traffic on any given route. It's made to keep [[weather]]/[[road conditions]] up-to-date, and is updated every few hours. The emergency number is '''112'''.
The law for camping changed a few years ago. Besides natural reserves, wild camping can now be banned by a municipal edict. This is often the case (e.g. in [[Hveragerdi]]) but close to impossible to find out in advance. Campsites are ubiquitous in even small settlements but are notoriously expensive (1300-2000 ISK per person in September 2019). Wild camping is further complicated by an almost complete lack of forests. Also, the locals do not like it.
[[File:IcelandHitchhiking.JPG|thumb|300px|right|[[User:PhysicsHipster|PhysicsHipster]] hitchhiking Iceland in January.]]
A relatively easy route, hitching a ride from Reykjavik to Akureyri in the north-east is easily doable in a day; the journey is less than 400 km, and many cars are going all the way between the two cities. This is a good route for beginners, given the safety and relatively short distance. One may, however, want to allow for two days each way, especially on the return trip to Reykjavik, since getting a ride from Akureyri is much more difficult.
To leave Reykjavik, check out the spots in the [[Reykjavík|Reykjavik]] article. Don't stray too far from the villages, in case you can't get a ride or bad weather rolls in, but it is typically easier to flag down cars outside of settlements. Because many places are remote and weather cold and rainy, remember to be well-dressed, and caring plenty of water and food (and preferably a tent). Wild camping is permitted is all Iceland, except natural reserves. Only rule: don't leave anything behind! Don't spoil this beautiful country!
Stick your thumb out, wave to cars, and have fun; it shouldn't take too long to attract a ride. Most Icelanders under 40, and many above, speak excellent English; in fact, they may begin the conversation in that language. Make sure that, if they can't take you all the way, it will at least be possible to drop you off near or in a village.
* [http://www.pbase.com/noah_in_iceland/hitchhiking Hitchhiking in Iceland] Photo Gallery {{en}}
* [http://casarobino.org/2010/04/tips-hitchhiking-iceland Tips for Hitchhiking to Iceland] at casarobino {{en}}
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