VISIT ICELAND

Known as ‘The Land of Fire and Ice’ (and wind, I would add!), Iceland is famous for its outstanding landscapes and scenery

Currency

kr - Icelandic krona (1000kr≃ 6,5€ ≃ 7$ ≃ 5,7£)

POPULATION

0,38 million

MAIN LANGUAGE

Icelandic

AREA

102,775 km²

TIME ZONE

UTC

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ICELAND HIGHLIGHT ATTRACTIONS

HIKE IN MYVATN AREA

Mývatn is a small area in Northern Iceland, named after a volcanic lake, featuring an impressive diversity of landscapes: volcanic lake, hot springs, geothermal area, craters, and lava fields.

EXPLORE SNAEFELLSNES

This peninsula - easily accessible all year round - is like a 'best-of' of what Iceland has to offer: lava fields, waterfalls, hot springs, black and golden sand beaches, and many wildlife spotting opportunities.

DRIVE THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

This famous route, doable in one day, passes by Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall, three of Iceland's most well-known natural landmarks.

WALK AROUND REYKJAVIK

Cosy cafes, vibrant clubs, welcoming pubs, and colourful wooden row homes abound in Reykjavik. Home to one-third of the country's population, this city is full of life.

JOIN A WHALE-WATCHING TOUR

Whales from 23 different species have been spotted in Icelandic waters. The best places to embark on whale tours are Husavik or the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, though tours are also available from the capital Reykjavik.

ADMIRE OTHER-WORLDLY BEACHES

Some of Iceland's beaches feature black sand due to the sand being crushed down from black volcanic rock created when lava cools and solidifies. The most famous example is Reynisfjara beach - pictured above.

GO ON A MULTI-DAY ROAD TRIP

The 'Ring Road' or 'Route 1' is a national road that circles the entire country, with a length of 1322 km (820 mi). Driving this road is, by far, one of the best ways to experience Iceland.

CHASE COUNTLESS WATERFALLS

One of Iceland's most recognizable features is the impressive amount of waterfalls throughout the country.

ETHICAL WILDLIFE TOURISM IN ICELAND

SPOT REINDEERS IN THE EAST FJORDS

Currently, Iceland is home to about 3,000 reindeer, mostly in the East. There is a decent possibility of spotting a herd for anybody travelling through the East Fjords.

OBSERVE THE ARCTIC FOX

Arctic foxes were the only terrestrial mammals present in Iceland before the arrival of humans. They are mostly found in the Westfjords, at the isolated Hornstrandir Reserve, where they are protected.

JOIN A WHALE-WATCHING TOUR

More than 20 different whale and dolphin species can be found in the fertile Icelandic sub-waters. Husavik, known as Iceland's whale capital, is the ideal site to go whale watching.

SEE HERDS OF SEALS

The harbour seal and the grey seal are year-round residents of Iceland. They live all around Iceland, and can easily be spotted in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.

MEET DOZENS OF PUFFINS

Icelandic cliffs are the breeding grounds for over 60% of all North Atlantic puffins. They start to show up in April and May and are visible until August.

PET AN ICELANDIC HORSE

This horse breed is one of Iceland's most distinctive species. They rarely reach a height of 1.5 meters (4.9 feet), but are strong and resistant to Icelandic harsh weather.

Did you know?

Iceland’s national emblematic animal is the Gyrfalcon.

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