Only 10% of Iceland is covered in glaciers; it actually is mild, with numerous geothermal hotspots.
Why We Recommend Travel InsuranceIceland Regions:
Southwest Iceland — Home of the capital, Reykjavík and the majority of the island’s population
West Fjords — Sparsely populated, rugged geography
West Iceland — Snæfellsjökull glacier, the islands of Breiðafjörður and more
North Iceland — Dramatic lava fields, turbulent waterfalls
East Iceland — More fjords and the only international passenger ferry terminal
South Iceland — Home to the most popular tourist attractions, including the Golden Circle
Interior — Glaciated mountains
Why We Recommend Travel InsuranceIceland Regions:
Southwest Iceland — Home of the capital, Reykjavík and the majority of the island’s population
West Fjords — Sparsely populated, rugged geography
West Iceland — Snæfellsjökull glacier, the islands of Breiðafjörður and more
North Iceland — Dramatic lava fields, turbulent waterfalls
East Iceland — More fjords and the only international passenger ferry terminal
South Iceland — Home to the most popular tourist attractions, including the Golden Circle
Interior — Glaciated mountains
Insiders on: Iceland
- Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Language: Icelandic
- Weather: Maritime temperate with winters comparable to New England
Travel Insiders
Andrea Andrade
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Robert Lupercio
“I am an expert in travel to Iceland…”
Maureen Johnson
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