The Route into Nature: The Landscape of Mobility

Roads play a crucial yet often overlooked role in shaping how tourists perceive and engage with Iceland's natural landscapes, particularly along the Golden Circle route. A study on Þingvellir National Park reveals that road infrastructure is not merely a practical means of transportation but also a significant factor in constructing relationships with nature. By examining historical and contemporary roadbuilding practices, the research highlights how roads transform landscapes and facilitate mobilities, which are central to the tourist experience. This shifts focus from individual attractions to the broader significance of routes and road networks in understanding environmental connections.

Birgisdóttir, S. (2023). The Route into Nature: The Landscape of Mobility. Mobilities on the Margins, 179–196. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41344-5_10