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Iceland

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When to visit

NOT BUSYJan0°15d rain
NOT BUSYFeb0°13d rain
MODERATEMar1°14d rain
MODERATEApr3°12d rain
MODERATEMay6°11d rain
BUSYJun10°10d rainBEST
VERY BUSYJul11°10d rainBEST
BUSYAug11°12d rainBEST
MODERATESep8°14d rainBEST
MODERATEOct4°17d rain
NOT BUSYNov1°16d rain
MODERATEDec0°16d rain

Attraktioner i Iceland

Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)

1. Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)

4.7 (23,732)
NationalparkTuristattraktionNature PreserveParkInteressant sted

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Geysir Geothermal Area / Strokkur

2. Geysir Geothermal Area / Strokkur

4.7 (12,897)
TuristattraktionInteressant stedEtablering

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Gullfoss Waterfall

3. Gullfoss Waterfall

4.9 (5,303)
Naturlig seværdighedEtablering

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Blue Lagoon (Grindavík)

4. Blue Lagoon (Grindavík)

4.6 (31,475)
Public BathSpaInteressant stedEtablering

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Officiel hjemmeside

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

5. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

4.9 (2,881)
LakeNaturlig seværdighedEtablering

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Skaftafell (Vatnajökull National Park - Skaftafell)

6. Skaftafell (Vatnajökull National Park - Skaftafell)

4.7 (3,248)
Nature PreserveTuristattraktionNationalparkParkInteressant sted

Vejbeskrivelse

Officiel hjemmeside

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Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

7. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

4.8 (3,226)
Naturlig seværdighedEtablering

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Skógafoss Waterfall

8. Skógafoss Waterfall

4.9 (4,138)
Naturlig seværdighedEtablering

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Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach (Reynisfjara, Vík)

9. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach (Reynisfjara, Vík)

4.8 (2,331)
TuristattraktionInteressant stedEtablering

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Kirkjufell (mountain and waterfall, Grundarfjörður)

10. Kirkjufell (mountain and waterfall, Grundarfjörður)

4.6 (6,900)
TuristattraktionInteressant stedEtablering

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Popular Cities in Iceland

Traditional Sweet Dishes

Kleina

Kleina

Kleina's twisted knot shape comes from old Norse recipes, and this crisp fried pastry was traditionally served with coffee to warm fishermen on long voyages.

Skyr cake

Skyr cake

Skyr cake turns ancient Icelandic cultured cheese into a lush, tangy dessert, so creamy it feels indulgent despite being surprisingly low in fat.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Lamb stew

Lamb stew

Icelandic lamb stew, or kjötsúpa, showcases meat from free-roaming sheep that graze on wild herbs and lava fields, giving the broth a subtly floral and mineral character.

Plokkfiskur

Plokkfiskur

Plokkfiskur is a thrifty, comforting mash of cod and potatoes that began as a way to rescue fish leftovers, and its creamy texture has made it a beloved staple from home kitchens to restaurants.

Traditional Beverages

Brennivín

Brennivín

Brennivín is a caraway-flavored schnapps known as Black Death by some, and it is the traditional pairing for the famously pungent Icelandic fermented shark.

Skyr smoothie

Skyr smoothie

Skyr smoothies turn centuries-old cultured dairy into a modern high-protein drink, combining velvety thickness and bright tang that keeps you full longer.

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Day trips

Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss)

100 km 1–1.5h by car

Classic loop: national park, geysers, and a major waterfall.

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Blue Lagoon & Reykjanes Peninsula

50 km 45 min by car

Geothermal spa near dramatic volcanic coastline.

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South Coast (Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vík)

187 km 2–2.5h by car

Waterfalls, black sand beach, and dramatic cliffs.

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Snæfellsnes Peninsula

160 km 2–2.5h by car

Compact Iceland: lava fields, coastal villages, glacier.

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Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)

160 km 2.5–3h (drive + ferry) or 25–30 min flight

Volcanic island with puffins and dramatic sea cliffs.

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Kommentarer (10)

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Marina S.

Weather is wild, one minute sunny, next sleet, but the landscapes make it worth it; plan extra clothes and patience.

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Food is pricey and portions small, but the lamb and seafood are outstanding; budget accordingly or hit grocery stores.

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Viviana P.

Fill your tank whenever you see gas, especially outside Reykjavik; some stretches have no stations for 100+ km.

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Octavio T.

Rent a 4x4 in winter, avoid backroad adventures alone, and always check official road updates before driving.

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Go to bakeries for cheap hot meals, or grab the lunch menu instead of dinner; avoid main square restaurants for real prices.

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Getting there

From KEF take Flybus/shuttle (45–60 min); from RKV use taxi or city bus (5–10 min).

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Visa & entry

Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free access

EU/EEA, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, many others

Visa required

Citizens of countries not on the Schengen visa-waiver list typically need a Schengen visa

Schengen rules apply—total stay ≤90 days in any 180-day period; check official list before travel.

Nyttige oplysninger for Iceland

Populære shoppingstederLaugavegur, Kringlan, Smáralind
Populære nattelivsstederLaugavegur, Austurstræti
Populære afslappede restauranterIcelandic Street Food, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Populære fine restauranterDill, Matur og Drykkur
Populære kaffebarerReykjavík Roasters, Kaffibrennslan
Postevand sikkert at drikkeJa
Digital nomad visumNej
Bedste taxi-appHreyfill, Taxi Reykjavík
Taxi pris / km$2.1
Turister / år2000000
Befolkning366425
Mobil internet hastighed150 Mbps
Arbejdsløshedsprocent4.5 %
Fattigdomsprocent8.5 %
Gennemsnitlig indkomst / måned$4300
Gennemsnitlige leveomkostninger / måned$2800
Hotelpris / nat fra$80
Ølpris fra$10
Kaffepris fra$4.5
Gademad pris fra$8
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$20
Lokal valutaISK
StiktyperC, F
ReligionerLutheran, Non-religious
Talte sprogIcelandic, English
Etniske grupperIcelandic, Other European
Politisk orienteringcenter-left
Befolkningstæthed3.5 /km²
Geografisk område103000 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferVolcanic eruptions, Earthquakes, Glacial floods
Farlige dyrArctic fox (rare)
Steder til en god gåturReykjavík waterfront, Hallgrímskirkja, Perlan, Laugardalur
Populær offentlig transportStrætó bus network
FlyselskaberIcelandair, Play Airlines, WOW Air (ceased operations)
Anbefalede vaccinationerRoutine vaccines, Hepatitis A (if prolonged stay)
ArkitekturtypeVernacular turf houses, Modernist, Contemporary Nordic
Gennemsnitligt ølforbrug pr. person / år74 l
Gennemsnitligt vinforbrug pr. person / år12 l
Drikkepenge-kulturNot required, Small tip appreciated in restaurants
Coworking / dag$15
Airbnb / måned$2600
1-værelses leje / måned$1300
Fitnesscenter / måned$50
Dagligt budget (backpacker)$80
Dagligt budget (mellemklasse)$220

Oversigt for Iceland

Engelsk færdighedMeget god
TrafiksikkerhedGod
Venlig over for udlændingeGod
YtringsfrihedMeget god
Offentlig transportGennemsnitlig
SundhedsvæsenMeget god
UddannelseMeget god
Strømnet pålidelighedMeget god
Sikkerhed mod voldelig kriminalitetMeget god
GåvenlighedGod
NattelivGennemsnitlig
MadsceneGod
LGBTQ+ venligGod
Startup-sceneGod
StøjniveauDårlig
RenlighedMeget god
Adgang til naturMeget god

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