Travel destinations in Iceland! Here's a list of things to see and do in Iceland. Do you like dramatic scenery, bathing in hot springs, riding cosy Icelandic horses or perhaps delicious seafood? Here are our top travel tips for Iceland!
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Why travel to Iceland?
Nature is beautiful and exciting with volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and waterfalls. You can swim in the famous "Blue Lagoon" and you can also swim in small springs in the middle of nature. A great way to experience nature is from horseback.
Iceland is good at seafood and there are many restaurants that dare to be creative. Although Reykjavik is a small city, there is a lively nightlife with many pubs in close proximity to each other. Below you'll find plenty of articles about Iceland.
Travel destinations in Iceland - inspirational reading
Activities and tips on things to do in Iceland
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Iceland - Land of storytelling
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Reykjavik - a city of contrasts
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12 volcanoes in Iceland - dramatic facts
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Some reflections from Iceland
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What do you eat in Iceland? - 15 Icelandic specialities
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Reykjavik sights - self-guided city tour
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Þingvellir National Park in Iceland
Þingvellir National Park in Iceland is a fascinating place, whether you are interested in nature, geology,...
Geysers in Iceland - Strokkur and Geysir
Have you seen geysers in Iceland? We have recently visited the Haukadalur geothermal area with the geysers...
Gullfoss in Iceland - The Golden Circle and its waterfalls
Gullfoss in Iceland is an incredibly dramatic waterfall that can be seen during the Golden Waterfall tour....
Excursion to the island of Viðey in Iceland - 1000 years of history
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Blue Lagoon in Iceland - guide for your visit
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Food and Fun Reykjavik Festival - Iceland's gourmet week
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Weekend in Reykjavik - some highlights
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14 things to see and do in Reykjavik
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Travelling by motorhome in Iceland
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Iceland Fever - 5 reasons to love Iceland
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The Icelandic language
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Fish Company in Reykjavik
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The Icelandic Phallological Museum
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Fish Market in Reykjavik
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Horse riding in Iceland
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Video from the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
Video about good food in Iceland
Video from the "Golden Triangle" tour
More destinations in Iceland - bucket list
Goðafoss
Goðafoss is a 30 metre wide waterfall, with a 12 metre high drop. The waterfall, located just east of Akureyri, is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.
Everywhere
Hverir is a large geothermal area full of boiling mud and hot springs. In some places it is 80 - 100 degrees on the ground. It is magical and almost unreal to walk around here, like being on another planet.
Jökulsárlón
You won't want to miss Jökulsárlón during your trip to Iceland! Jökulsárlón is a beautiful glacial lake south of the Vatnajökull glacier. This place really lends itself to taking magical photos.
Westman Islands
The Västmanna Islands are a small group of islands south of the mainland, with the inhabited island of Hemön. I (Helena) lived here for a year as an exchange student in 1993! Here you can see the island's volcano and the beautiful nature. You can also take the opportunity to experience a genuine and slightly smaller Icelandic society.
Info and facts about Iceland
- Capital city: Reykjavik
- Language: Icelandic (Almost all also speak English and some speak Scandinavian/Danish)
- Residents: 338 000 (2017)
- Currency: Isländsk krona (Íslensk króna)
- Religion: Christianity (mostly Protestantism)
- Flag: The flag of Iceland is a red and white cross on a blue background.
Good to know about Iceland
- Price mode: More expensive than Sweden
- Time difference: -1 hour in winter time and -2 hours in summer time.
- Emergency number: 112
- El: Like Sweden
- Water: Drinkable
- Watch out: Forces of nature (wind, fog, earthquakes, etc.) - be aware that your mobile phone may not have coverage in the hinterland.
- Think about? Iceland does not have summer time, so the time difference is one hour in winter and two hours in summer. Don't forget windproof and rainproof clothing!
Travelling to Iceland
- FlightsFor example, from Stockholm to Reykjavik with Icelandair, about 3.5 hours flight time.
- Ferry: Goes from Hirtshals in Denmark to Iceland, with Smyril Line.
Videos from Iceland
Blue Lagoon video
Video from the Golden Triangle
Video from Islands food & Fun
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Catarina says:
Thanks for the good info
03 April 2016 - 16:37
admin says:
Catarina, nice if it could be useful!
23 September 2016 - 7:15
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In the blog section you can find lots of useful information about travelling around Iceland.
Have a nice holiday!
01 February 2017 - 12:07