Iceland

Europe

Some crisp clean air, an eyeful of the cinematic landscapes, and everyone is transfixed.

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About

An underpopulated island marooned near the top of the globe, Iceland is, literally, a country in the making. It’s a vast volcanic laboratory where mighty forces shape the earth: geysers gush, mudpots gloop, ice-covered volcanoes rumble and glaciers cut great pathways through the mountains. Its supercharged splendour seems designed to remind visitors of their utter insignificance in the greater scheme …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Icelandic CURRENCY Icelandic króna BEST TIME TO VISIT June to August NEAREST AIRPORT Keflavík International Airport (KEF) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Wi-fi is common in Iceland. Most accommodation and eating venues across the country offer wi-fi, and often buses do, too. Access is usually free for guests/customers. You may need to ask staff for an access code. …

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Getting Around

Air Iceland has an extensive network of domestic flights, which locals use almost like buses. In winter a flight can be the only way to get between destinations, but weather at this time of year can play havoc with schedules. Domestic flights depart from the small Reykjavík Domestic Airport, not from the major international airport at Keflavík. A handful of …

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History & Culture

Iceland’s history as a settled island is as iconic as its natural beauty, and began well before the arrival of the Norsemen in 874 AD. Archaeological excavations have revealed the ancient ruins of cabins in the Reykjanes Peninsula, believed to have been the homes of the Papar, the Celtic Christian monks who arrived several hundred years earlier as missionaries from …

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Top Attractions

Whale Watching, Reykjavik No matter when you plan to travel, whale watching happens year round, although summer is the most popular time to see these gentle giants. During the warmer months, trips run day and night, including whale watching in the midnight sun. Tour operators say there’s an 80-95% chance of seeing these magnificent creatures, depending on the time of …

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