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Visit Iceland

Cities to visit, attractions worth seeing in Iceland

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Capital
Reykjavik
Currency
ISK
Language
Icelandic
Best time to visit
June–August, September–March for aurora

About Iceland

A volcanic island the size of Kentucky with the population of a mid-sized European town. Iceland concentrates every dramatic landscape you've seen in nature documentaries into a single ring road: glaciers calving into black-sand lagoons, geysers shooting on a metronome, lava fields the moon-landing crews actually trained on.

Reykjavik anchors the southwest with weekend bar crawls, geothermal pools open until midnight, and Icelandic lamb done six ways. Drive the Golden Circle, then keep going east — past Vík, around the Eastfjords, up to Akureyri — and stop counting waterfalls somewhere around forty.

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Must-see cities in Iceland

Highlights of Iceland

Hand-picked landmarks, museums and experiences Iceland — many bookable with skip-the-line entry.

  • Diamond Circle: Tour from Akureyri + Lunch

    Diamond Circle: Tour from Akureyri + Lunch

    Discover the hidden gems of North Iceland

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  • Husavík: Silent Whale Watching Tour + Snack

    Husavík: Silent Whale Watching Tour + Snack

    Whale watching in Iceland on a completely silent, environmentally-friendly boat

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  • Whale Watching

    Whale Watching

    Spot whales and learn about marine biology

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  • FlyOver Iceland: Entry Ticket

    FlyOver Iceland: Entry Ticket

    Fly across Iceland with wind, mist, and scents before a massive spherical screen

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  • Akureyri: Whale-Watching Cruise

    Akureyri: Whale-Watching Cruise

    A northern Iceland cruise with the humpback whales of the Eyjafjord

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  • Forest Lagoon: Entry Ticket + DrinkNature

    Forest Lagoon: Entry Ticket + Drink

    Relax in mineral-rich pools and rejuvenate in a dry Finnish sauna

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  • Húsavík: GeoSea Thermal Baths

    Húsavík: GeoSea Thermal Baths

    Soak in the benefits of thermal waters and relax at GeoSea in Iceland

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  • Husavík: Whale & Puffin Watching Tour in a RIB Speedboat

    Husavík: Whale & Puffin Watching Tour in a RIB Speedboat

    A chance to spot whales and see thousands of puffins from a speedboat

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Want to stay beyond 90 days in Iceland?

Iceland offers a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers, see if you qualify.

See the Icelandic DNV

Common questions about visiting Iceland

When is the best time to visit Iceland?
June–August, September–March for aurora is generally the most popular window for visiting Iceland, with comfortable weather and most attractions open. Check our cities pages for city-specific timing.
Do I need a visa to visit Iceland?

It depends on your nationality. Run a quick check to see whether you need a Schengen visa, ETIAS, or can travel visa-free.

What's the currency in Iceland?
The currency is ISK.

Iceland uses the Icelandic Króna (ISK). Iceland is extremely card-friendly — you can pay by card almost everywhere, including remote gas stations and small cafés. Carrying cash is rarely necessary. ATMs are available in Reykjavik and larger towns. Tipping is not expected in Iceland as service charges are included.

Plan the rest of your Iceland trip

Schengen day calculator

Plan around the 90 days in any 180 rule — see how long you can stay and when you can re-enter.

Travel insurance for Iceland

Medical, cancellation and baggage cover compared — what to look for before you book.

ETIAS — coming for visa-free travellers

What it costs, who needs it, and when this new EU travel authorisation kicks in.

Digital nomad visas in Europe

Stay longer than 90 days — which countries issue a remote-work visa and what they require.

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