Iceland
You could be forgiven in thinking that Iceland that hibernates in winter. The winter brings with it cold, dark days that see the highlands become less accessible due to ice and snow and many tourist attractions close. However, the people of Iceland persevere and Reykjavik, the capital, never closes its doors to tourists.
Top Iceland attractions
We know a total of 17 attractions in Iceland. See all Iceland attractions.
- Horse riding highlights in Iceland
Iceland may not spring to the front of your mind when you think about where you should take a riding holiday, but when you thin… - Whale watching on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Whales come to feed off Olafasvik and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula off Iceland’s west coast during the summer months. North Atl… - Geysir
Geysir in south Iceland is the most famous springs or geyser (the word is derived from this Icelandic spring) on this volcanic … - Blue Lagoon
You won't believe you are still on earth when you visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. People daubed in silica-mud, the rising tow… - Þingvellir National Park
'Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is the National Park where the Althing – an open-air assembly, which represented the whole of Iceland… - Exploring Surtshellir Lava Tube
Iceland formed atop a hotspot on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge as a mass of congealed lava flows over millions of years. One fairly re… - Eyjafjallajökull
This volcano shot to fame in April 2010 when ash from one of its eruptions halted air traffic in the UK and across Europe. The… - Hallgrimskirkja
Conceived by Iceland’s premier architect in 1937 and brought to its final stark, icy reality in 1986, the Hallgrimskirkja domin… - Sjómannadagurinn
Fishing is important to the Icelandic way of life, especially in the small rural areas where the way of life is shaped to fit a…
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Comments, reviews and questions by other travellers
How cheap is iceland at the moment?
There is alot of talk about Iceland really cheap at the moment. However it was very expensive to begin with. Just how cheap is it at the moment compared to (say) the UK. How much should I budget a day for cheap hotels etc...
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Unfortunately the Icelandic Krona has strengthened by about 50% against the pound since last November, so it is in no way cheap. Some hotels have slashed their rates to get business, but that means it takes it back to pretty much where it was.
Jonty
- posted 24th March 2009
Fortunately for the Icelanders I suppose! Damn, I guess I missed my chance! Thanks...
Frank
- posted 26th March 2009
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When is the best time to go to Iceland?
I am looking at the end of June, early July. When is Iceland's summer at it's peak?
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July and August are the peak tourist months - but if you can avoid the school holidays you'll get a better travel deal (not that there aren't lots around this year!).