Northern Europe

Iceland

A volcanic island of waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches and geothermal pools, where the northern lights and midnight sun frame a small, welcoming capital.

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Before you plan: Weather, road conditions and volcanic activity can change quickly and close roads or areas; check road.is and safetravel.is before travelling, and follow local warnings at beaches and glaciers.

Capital
Reykjavík
Languages
Icelandic
Currency
Icelandic króna (ISK)
Best time to go
June to August for midnight sun and open highland roads; September to March for northern lights; shoulder months for fewer crowds.

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Monument in Iceland

Monument

Sun Voyager

Reykjavík, Iceland

A steel sculpture of a ship skeleton on the Reykjavík waterfront, facing the sea and Mount Esja.

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