Introducing Iceland
Iceland is literally a country in the making, a vast volcanic laboratory where mighty forces shape the land and shrink you to an awestruck speck. The country’s natural features eruptions of lava; gushing geysers such as Geysir in The Golden Circle (the original after which all were named); hot springs; tearing fissures and slow, grinding glaciers are so cinematic that at times they seem unreal. Bathe in turquoise pools, stand behind a toppling cascade or walk across a glaring-white icecap to experience the full weirdness of Icelandic nature.
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The landscape is infectious: hidden energy and a desire to shape the world are Icelandic traits. Head to the bohemian village of Seyðisfjörður in The East, and don't miss vibrant Reykjavík. That clean, green little capital, must contain the world’s highest concentration of dreamers, authors, poets and musicians; you'll meet them on the high-spirited runtur, the city’s wheeling weekend pub crawl. Iceland’s creatures are larger-than-life too: there’s no better place on earth to come eye-to-eye with sleek, spouting whales than in Húsavík. Fearless little puffins flutter and bill in their millions along the tops of towering sea-cliffs.
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- Don't miss the famous northern lights
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- Encounter vikings, volcanoes and waterfalls on a 10-day Iceland adventure
Last updated: Feb 7, 2012
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Changing from 2wd to 4wd to drive through the highlands
by mireiagigu 27 May 2012
Hi, Do you think is it worth to rent a 2wd car to do the main round trip around Iceland and changing it to go again to the north through…
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RE: Clothing for Silfra + Myrdaljokull? (Travelling solo in Iceland Jun.5-13)
by Borkur 27 May 2012
Dress the same as you would for the northern regions of Canada. B-)
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Clothing for Silfra + Myrdaljokull? (Travelling solo in Iceland Jun.5-13)
by JonnyGeetar_20 27 May 2012
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Our Top Picks For Iceland
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1 Ísafjörður
Take in Iceland's most isolated town among a spectacular setting in the rugged Westfjords
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2 Skaftafell National Park
Get up close and personal with a glacier, then hike through this beautiful national park
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3 Geysir & Gullfoss
Don't miss Iceland's 'big two', a regularly exploding geyser and the majestic waterfall of Gullfoss
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4 Askja Caldera
Take a day trip into the interior and swim in this massive crater lake - bathing suits strictly optional
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5 Vestmannaeyjar
Watch thousands of puffin chicks take flight from these spectacular islands every August
Fast Facts about Iceland
- Telephone Codes
country code 354; international access code 00; telephone area codes don’t apply
- Official Language
Icelandic
- Visa
unnecessary for visitors from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, the USA, Schengen nations and citizens of the European Economic Area staying for under three months
- Area
103, 000 sq km
- Population
319,400
- Famous for
fishing, sagas, Björk, the Blue Lagoon, rotten shark meat!
- Capital
- Phrases
halló (hello), gjörðu svo vel (please), takk fyrir (thanks), skál! (cheers!)
- Total fish catch (2008)
1.3 million tonnes
Our favourite Iceland Blogs (beta)
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Exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle Through Photos
Blog: Landlopers - 17 May 2012
Our trip to Iceland was a surprise, probably the best birthday surprise I’ve ever received. But because of that, I wasn’t able to plan and instead my partner was in charge of our schedule. Luckily he did an amazing job putting together a fun and...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Lady Returns to Iceland
Blog: A Lady in London - 26 April 2012
My first trip to Iceland took place during the summer. The sun shone 24 hours a day, the sky was clear, and the weather was as warm as it gets in a country with the word “ice” in the name. But Iceland is better known for its long nights than its endless days, and the [...]
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View From a Thermal Spa For One in Reykjavik, Iceland
Blog: Landlopers - 12 April 2012
Reykjavik, Iceland Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
