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What To Pack for Iceland for All Seasons
Wondering what to pack for Iceland? We've got you covered! This is a one-stop guide from what to wear in Iceland to what to pack for each season and adventure.
Nanna Gunnarsdóttir
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I was the Content Manager at Guide to Iceland from 2013 to 2018, and now run the creative studio Huldufugl while working as a freelance writer. I’m passionate about storytelling, Icelandic culture, and creating thoughtful experiences through words and visuals.
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The Icelandic Language: An Introductory Guide
Learn the Icelandic alphabet and pronunciation before your trip. This guide covers unique letters, tricky place names, and essential phrases.
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27 Hidden Gems in Iceland: Go Off the Beaten Path
Discover the best hidden gems in Iceland for your trip. Get off the beaten path and learn about the attractions and secret places in Iceland that most tourists overlook
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Nudity in Iceland: When and Where You Can (and Cannot) Get Naked
Nudity in Iceland is part of daily life at geothermal pools. Learn what the shower rule means, what etiquette to follow, and the best hot springs to visit.
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Top 10 Worst Things About Iceland
Learn about Iceland’s problems, including what Icelandic people dislike about their own culture, so you can consider them when planning your trip.
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10 Amazing Icelandic Things the Locals Take for Granted
Find out about the 10 amazing Icelandic things that the locals take for granted. Discover more about the fascinating things that make Iceland special.
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37 Things Not To Do in Iceland
Learn the things not to do in Iceland before your trip. Avoid dangerous mistakes, fines, and travel pitfalls while exploring Iceland safely and responsibly.
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Driving in Iceland: The Ultimate Guide to Road Trips
Learn everything about driving in Iceland for a self-drive road trip. Learn about roads, parking, driving rules, and more in this complete guide.
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Top 26 Most Unique Experiences in Iceland
Experience Iceland’s unique adventures, including entering a dormant volcano and snorkeling between continents. Find out more about these rare activities.
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The Grillmarket restaurant in Reykjavík
Check out the mouth-watering Grillmarket in central Reykjavík. Best place to go with a varied group of people, as they do great steaks, fish, salads and burgers. The Grillmarket has been around since the summer of 2011 and has earned its place as one of the most popular restaurants in Reykjavík, both among locals and foreigners. Tucked behind shops right in the middle of downtown Reykjavík but unseen from the bustling Austurstræti, the second you walk in you feel like you’ve stumbled onto a hidden secret. The décor is made up of natural elements such as lava, fish scales, column basalt and
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Tungulending at the end of the road from Húsavík
What will you find at the end of the road? If the road you take is number 85 heading north from Húsavík, then you can take a left turn towards Tungulending - or Tongue Landing - and find one of Iceland's few fossil beaches. Tungulending has picturesque views over Skjálfandi bay and is located only 12 km north of Húsavík, the whale watching capital of north Iceland. Tungulending sits at Tjörnes peninsula. If you are driving the road number 85 heading north, you will see a sign saying 'Tungulending', and then you can either leave your car and walk down the gravel road, or during summertime y
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The 'Horny' Mountains of East Iceland: Vestrahorn, Brunnhorn, Eystrahorn
Have you ever been to east Iceland and admired its mountains? Have you ever heard of Iceland's 'Batman Mountain'? Some of my favourite natural attractions in Iceland are the spiky, 'horny' mountains of east Iceland around Hvalnes peninsula: Vestrahorn, Brunnhorn and Eystrahorn. If you're driving along the south coast of Iceland then you pass a few impressive glaciers, but you'll also mainly be driving along some long flat plains of Mýrdalssandur (with the occasional mountain popping up from nowhere, such as Hjörleifshöfði). The glaciers are obviously covered with thick ice and snow, making
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Von Mathús Gastropub in Hafnarfjörður
Looking for a restaurant with some tasty food and refreshing drinks outside of the busy Reykjavík city centre? Check out the lively Von Mathús gastropub if you're heading through Hafnarfjörður! If you're staying in Hafnarfjörður and looking for good food and a fun atmosphere, then there's no need to travel all the way to Reykjavík in search of a restaurant since you can simply head to the gastropub Von Mathús in the centre of Hafnarfjörður. Or if you are staying in Reykjavík and want to explore somewhere new, then hop on a bus or sit down behind the steering wheel of a rental car and head
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Kopar Seafood Restaurant in Reykjavík
I'm a big foodie and I've decided to start reviewing the restaurants in Reykjavík, starting with the oh-so-delicious Kopar restaurant by the Reykjavík harbour. On a cold winter night in January I had a table booked at Kopar restaurant, a place I had never been to before but heard great things about. After battling a bit of a snowstorm whilst walking there I was really happy from the moment I stepped into Kopar and was greeted by the warmth and a friendly waiter, Jónmundur, that became our waiter for the rest of the evening. See also: The best restaurants in Reykjavík Not only was the in
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Guide to Iceland's Population
People often laugh at how small the Icelandic population is - but the Icelandic population is rapidly growing. How Many People Live in Iceland? At the time of writing (at 3pm on the 31st of December 2016) the human population of Iceland is only a mere 332,992 people. Just under 333,000 people. That doesn't sound like a lot. In fact, Guide to Iceland's facebook page has just outnumbered the Icelandic population in facebook likes, with 333,117 likes as of now - not a bad way to end the year! :) But although 332,992 people doesn't sound like much in population terms, Iceland's population is
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Things to do during STORMS in Iceland!
'Tis the season... for stormy weather in Iceland. Winter season in Iceland can be absolutely stunning, with cool and crisp sunny days, gorgeous northern light displays at night or fluffy soft snow gently enveloping everything in a white blanket. ... And on other days there are crazy snowstorms. Or regular storms (not including snow). The option of having snow, or rain, included in the storm depends on how bad of a mood the weather gods are in. Find out more about the weather and seasons in Iceland here Rainy storm in Reykjavík. Picture by Vilhelm/Vísir Now, you shouldn't disrespect
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How To Move to Iceland From the US: A 2026 Visa and Relocation Guide
Moving to Iceland from the US starts with one thing: a residence permit tied to work, study, or family. This 2026 guide breaks down every visa for US citizens, the exact application steps, and what to sort out once you land. Read on to plan your move with confidence. Moving to Iceland from the US is a realistic goal once you know how the system works. Because the US sits outside the European Economic Area, you cannot just relocate and settle in. You can visit for 90 days, but living here long term means holding a residence permit before you arrive. Why You Can Trust Our Content Guide to
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See the supermoon in Iceland!
See the biggest supermoon for the past 70 years in Iceland in mid-november 2016! Supermoons are actually a rather frequent thing to happen, there are even supermoons happening in October, November and December of 2016! And if you're a fan of nature, space and photography, you shouldn't miss out on seeing this phenomenon in Iceland. Read more about photography in Iceland here Picture by Örn Óskarsson So if you're not in Iceland in mid-november, you can try your luck again around Christmas time as the following one takes place on the 14th of December (peaking just after midnight). And du
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Install Iceland’s biggest travel app
Download Iceland’s biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place
Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add Iceland’s biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.