Iceland Travel Guide

Find out all there is to see, do, and taste in Iceland with our handy Travel Guide. Explore the categories below and learn all about the Land of Fire and Ice. Whether you want to know what to pack, how to predict the weather (hint: you can’t), or just if you need to tip, you’ll find the answer here.

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Facts about Iceland

Where? How big? How many? Get the answers to these questions and more.

Weather & climate

How cold it is, when it snows, and what to pack.

Northern Lights

What causes the Northern Lights? And when and where can you see them?

Nature & landscape

Icelandic nature offers an incredible variety of landscapes in a small country. Find out the best ways to experience these.

People & culture

What makes Icelanders tick? And what is their history?

Events

Plug into the Icelandic cultural calendar and experience the country the way the locals do.

Food & restaurants

Get all the latest info on the Icelandic food scene, including what foods to try and what to avoid.

Bars & nightlife

Get your party shoes on and hit the dancefloor at one of Reykjavík’s buzzing venues.

Spas & hot springs

Dive right into Iceland’s bathing scene at one of the many pools or lagoons around the country.

Money

Everything you need to know about currency, cash, and card payments in Iceland.

Driving

Rules of the road, traffic signs, driving conditions, and more.

Packing list for Iceland

Do I need sunscreen, a waterproof jacket, or both? Be ready for anything with our handy packing list.

Health & Safety

Stay safe and healthy in Iceland with these essential tips.

Parking in Reykjavík

Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, is the ideal base for exploring the Land of Fire and Ice, close to the international airport and the Blue Lagoon, and within easy reach of the Golden Circle, the South Coast, and the Snæfellsnes peninsula.