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Complete all our classes for the chance to win a trip to Iceland. We're truly excited for you to learn the a-ö of all seven regions.
Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world. Crime rate is extremely low and medical care is excellent. However, it is necessary to take precaution when travelling in Iceland due to natural hazards caused by weather and nature, where conditions can change at a moments notice.
“ MAKE SURE SOMEONE HAS YOUR TRAVEL PLANS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. WRITING YOUR NAME IN A GUESTBOOK IS NOT JUST COURTESY, IT CAN BE AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURE AS WELL. ”
Self-drive tours around Iceland are a popular mode of travel. The sights along the way are numerous and breathtaking. But this beautiful and rugged landscape can also create challenges that drivers may not have come across in other countries. Make sure you are fully prepared and know the rules of the road. Here are some helpful tips for driving in Iceland. The Icelandic road system is extensive and easy to navigate. Highway no. 1, commonly known as the Ring Road, is the most travelled route around Iceland. It is open throughout the year, but weather conditions can cause temporary closures during winter.
“ ALL OFF-ROAD DRIVING AND DRIVING OUTSIDE OF MARKED TRACKS IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. PLEASE RESPECT ICELANDIC NATURE AND THREAD CAREFULLY. ”
The local natural wonder that is perhaps most ingrained in the fabric of Icelandic culture is the bounty of geothermal energy, the naturally heated water that powers our lives and heats our homes, baths and pools, public as well as private.
The Icelandic horse is a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago.
Iceland is typically divided into different geographical regions. Each region differs slightly in respect of culture and landscape, but all are uniquely Icelandic. Find your favorite part of Iceland.