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Places in Iceland

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When to go & weather

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History

   Welcome to Iceland

   Wild, rugged and colourful, Iceland, 'the land of ice and fire', is a country like no other: a contrasting landscape of black lava fields, red sulphur vents, boiling blue geysers and green valleys. Bays and fjords dot the coast, while in the interior rivers and waterfalls abound.

   A large island in the North Atlantic close to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is one of the most volcanically active countries in the world. Hekla, in the south of Iceland, has erupted no fewer than 16 times, and was once described by clergymen as the gateway to Hell. Certainly, Iceland's seething mountains contribute to this sense of otherworldliness.

   Around the coastal regions, Iceland is a bustle of activity, particularly in the capital city, Reykjavík, where more than half of Iceland's population lives. Reykjavík is set on a broad bay, surrounded by mountains, and is in an area of geothermal hot springs, creating a natural central heating system and pollution-free environment. It is a busy city combining old-fashioned wooden architecture and modern buildings. Despite being a relatively small capital city, Reykjavík has managed to forge a reputation for partying, and its nightclubs and bars are regularly filled with hordes of fun-loving citizens.

   Whether you wish to quietly watch for birds or whales, or prefer to get active and ski, glacier skidoo or horse ride, Iceland amply provides for both.

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Cities

Akureyri

Armagh City

Egilsstaoir

Fjallabak Nature Reserve

Hafnarfjorour

Husavík

Jokulsargljufur National Park

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Myvatn

Reykjavík

Seyoisfjorour

Skaftafell National Park

Snaefellsnes

Stykkisholmur

The East

The Golden Circle

The Interior

The North

The South

The West

The Westfjords

Vestmannaeyjar

Tips & articles

What Happens if you Lose your Travel Docum

Always scan and send an email to yourself of your travel documents, such as passport and tickets. If you lose them, you will have easy access (in most...

Velcro to the Rescue

Sew or iron on some Velcro to the pockets of your swimming shorts - and your loose change, keys etc. stay safe while you swim. Can also be used in tro...

Use Your Free E-Mail Account

Instead of only photocopying all your important documents and carrying them with you, scan everything and e-mail the scans to your e-mail account as a...

US Residents - Take New US Dollars

If You Are From the United States: If you aren't changing all your Dollars to the currency you need overseas before you leave, make sure you have the ...

Tube for Posters and Prints

If you want to buy posters and prints in the location you are heading to, I suggest taking a tube like architecture students use to carry plans in....