The land of fire and ice — active volcanoes and glaciers, geysers and waterfalls, the Northern Lights above lava fields, and the world's oldest parliament at the edge of the Arctic.
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Population
- 391,810
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Currency
- Iceland Krona (ISK)
- GDP
- $35,309M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Hákarl, Þorramatur
Annual visitors
488,000 (2020)
Safety
Low (1.29/100k)
Avg temp
1.9°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
Travel guide
Iceland (Icelandic: Ísland) is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes interspersed with glaciers, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. It is a place for hiking, ice climbing, kayaking in glacial waters, and relaxing in geothermal hot springs, and there are many tours available for those looking for a less strenuous vacation.
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Best time to visit
Northern Lights: October–March (darkest skies November–January). Midnight sun: June–July. Ring Road best June–August. Shoulder season (April–May, September) offers fewer crowds. Winter road trips require care.
Visa
Citizens of EU/EEA, US, UK, Canada, Australia and most nationalities receive 90 days visa-free under the Schengen Agreement.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (3)
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