Iceland: Nature - Coastline

We are back with more news from our upcoming Iceland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2! In today's blog, we would like to showcase a preview of the stunning nature you will see in the Land of Fire and Ice, with a focus on its scenic coastline.

Along Iceland's nearly 5,000 kilometres of coastline, you can see where this country got its nickname, as it is literally shaped by fire and ice. Steep cliffs rise above deep fjords carved by glaciers during the last ice age, while black-sand beaches stretch along the shore, formed by centuries of volcanic activity.

Actually, most of the beaches in Iceland are made of black sand. This dark, almost otherworldly look comes from volcanic lava that cooled rapidly when it met the sea, and also from the ocean slowly wearing down the softer rocks above the basalt to create the cliffs we see today. The mainland is dotted with smaller islands and countless rocky outcrops, adding to the rugged feel of the landscape.

One of the most stunning locations featured in this map expansion is Reynisdrangar - an impressive series of rock formations rising from the sea near the shore of the famous black-sand Reynisfjara Beach, close to Iceland's southernmost village, Vík í Mýrdal. These dramatic basalt sea formations are the remnants of large ancient sea cliffs, towering out of the ocean under the steep cliffs of Mt. Reynisfjall.

Although the area is truly breathtaking, visitors should be aware that unexpectedly powerful waves and strong currents frequently occur here and can be dangerous. This part of the coastline is also heavily affected by erosion, adding to both its wild beauty and danger as well.

The northwestern peninsula of Iceland has a name that perfectly reflects its landscape: Vestfirðir, meaning "West Fjords". Here, you can drive along a coastline carved by dozens of fjords - long inlets formed by ancient glaciers that reach far inland. Traveling along Route 60, you'll see breathtaking views of the ocean, dramatic cliffs, and rugged terrain at every turn.

If you're traveling along the Ring Road, be sure to watch for the stunning scenery along the way. One highlight is the southeast coast, where numerous glacial rivers carry sediments to the ocean, creating striking lagoons and sandbars that stretch along the shoreline.

Driving further along the coast, you'll encounter another spectacular sight shaped by Iceland's geological forces - towering cliffs that were once part of the seashelf. Here, the road runs along a shallow shore, with the ocean on one side and these massive cliffs rising on the other.

And that's all for today! If you are eager to be trucking in this upcoming map expansion, don't forget to support us by adding the Iceland DLC to your Steam wishlist.

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