Iceland
Travel to Iceland for a holiday or city break
People come here for the waterfalls, though a guy I met in a tiny bakery swore he only visits for the fermented shark—it tastes like a dare, he said, but he keeps coming back. Most folks snap photos at the famous Blue Lagoon, but old locals say the secret pools outside town are warmer if you bring your own coffee. Puffins show up when they feel like it, not when your tour guide promises. Northern lights? Sometimes they dance, sometimes they sulk behind clouds; either way, you end up telling stories that sound better than your photos look. Oh, and sheep—they outnumber people, but don’t ask them for directions.
Local weather in Iceland
Spring
cool
Summer
mild & temperate
Autumn
cool
Winter
cold & snowy
Top destinations in Iceland
Reykjavik
Best places to visit in Iceland
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Travel destination popular things to do or visit and best hotel in Iceland
Everyone wants to see the Golden Circle, but nobody warns you about the endless roundabouts that make you feel like you’re stuck in a Nordic version of musical chairs. Geysers spout with less regularity than advertised on postcards, and if you blink, you might only see steam. Glaciers stretch for miles, or kilometers, depending on which side of the car you’re sitting, and the wind sometimes tries to borrow your hat for a day trip.
When searching for the best hotel in Iceland, you’ll see places promising all sorts of things—midnight sun views, hot tubs, waffles at 2am—yet the real treat is waking up to silence and the occasional sheep peering in your window like it’s checking out early. Popular things to do or visit often involve getting a little lost, eating something you can’t pronounce, and realizing that waterproof clothing is less a suggestion, more a fact of life. Just remember: in Iceland, road trips come with more sheep crossings than traffic lights, and the memory of a missed turn usually lasts longer than a souvenir magnet (which, by the way, sticks poorly to volcanic rock).
Accommodations in Iceland
Discover the best accommodations for Iceland and start planning your holiday.
