In Iceland with "Herr Grau" (Mr. Grey)
Our top fans were on the road in Iceland with their chic e-line “Herr Grau” and are happy to give you some tips on how to prepare for such a trip:
"Many travel enthusiasts decide to start a trip to Iceland by plane and then rent a motorhome on site. We decided to take a different route and travelled to Iceland with our “Herr Grau”. For us, he was the perfect travel companion for this trip as well.
As before all trips, we informed ourselves about the country, conditions, road conditions, traffic and how to get there. The only shipping company we can use is the Smyril Line, which departs from the port of Hirtshal in Denmark. As you can imagine, you have to book well in advance, as the ship is big, but the places are booked up quickly! When booking, you have to specify the length of the motorhome in addition to all the other details, because precisely because space is limited, you have to pay a surcharge above a certain length, which is not exactly cheap. This trip also includes a visit to the Faroe Islands, where you can stop for a few days during the crossing to Iceland and then return by ship to continue the crossing.
Our journey went via Austria. If you have a vehicle over 3.5 t in Austria, the current regulations require you to buy the GO BOX to enter Austria, a device that you attach to your dashboard (like a normal telepass) and from which you download the tolls directly when crossing motorways. The purchase is very simple and can also be done online. When you enter your vehicle details, you can have it sent to your home (you then have to wait 10 working days after your application is accepted).
Before we left, we had a general check-up done at the workshop we trusted regarding filters, fluids, tyres, Ad-Blue and much more. Temperatures are cooler in the Nordic countries, so we also made sure to start with a full tank of gas, consisting of two 10-kg bottles and one 5-kg bottle. Even with the ALDE heater, that would certainly have been enough. Every country has its own rules and Iceland is no different. When we leave, the fridge and the double bottom cellar are usually always well stocked. This time we had to be careful, firstly because we had to travel by ship, so the gas would be turned off and consequently so would the fridge, and secondly because in Iceland it is forbidden to bring in raw, salted or dried meat, eggs and unpasteurised dairy products.
Strict restrictions also apply to wine, beer and spirits. Severe restrictions also apply to animals, which unfortunately have to stay at home. “Herr Grau” was ready.
In short, Iceland is a special country in every respect, with the opportunity to observe special animals in their natural environment.
Our trip also took us to the Faroe Islands, the mysterious islands between Denmark and Scotland, where there are said to be more sheep than inhabitants. In short, a unique, special trip that took us back to the centre of the earth. It was truly an exciting journey."
