Clothing:
Iceland's weather is very changeable . You can experience four seasons in one day. We highly recommend that you bring the following items with you on the tours:
- Good shoes, trekking boots or similar
- A warm, wind and rainproof jacket and trousers
- Gloves or mittens
- Ski cap
- Sunglasses
Safe Journey in Iceland
Here you can find useful information on driving in Iceland. Video How to drive in Iceland is available in four languages and highly recommended must see for all those who intend to drive their own vehicle in Iceland!
Flights
There are two airlines that offer a scheduled flights to Iceland
Documentation & Visas
Citizens from the European Economic Area (comprising the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein), US and Canada need only a passport valid for at least three months after the planned date of arrival to enter Iceland for up to three months.
Currency: Icelandic Krona. Visa and Eurocard/Mastercard credit cards and Maestro and Visa Electron are accepted widely.
Language: Icelandic, but Icelanders speak English as well.
Electricity. Most facilities operate on 220-wolt, 50-cycle system. A Converter will be necessary for any electrical items that require a 110-volt, 60-cycle system.
Duty-free: Allowed on arrival one of the following choices:
1 lither of alcohol and 1 lither of wine.
1 lither of alcohol and 6 lither of beer.
1 lither of wine and 6 lither of beer.
One carton of cigarettes can be brought in to the country per person
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| Month |
Day |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Avg temp (°C) |
Avg rain
p/day (mm) |
Avg sunshine
p/day (hours) |
| January |
1
29 |
11:19
10:19 |
15:43
17:04 |
0,2 |
2,7 |
0,5 |
| February |
5
26 |
09:57
08:48 |
17:27
18:35 |
-0,6 |
3,4 |
1,9 |
| March |
4
25 |
08:24
07:09 |
18:57
19:59 |
-0,1 |
2,6 |
3,4 |
| April |
1
29 |
06:45
05:06 |
20:20
21:47 |
2,5 |
1,6 |
5,4 |
| May |
6
27 |
04:42
03:35 |
22:09
23:17 |
6,3 |
2,2 |
5,8 |
| June |
3
21 |
03:17
02:55 |
23:37
24:05 |
9,0 |
1,3 |
6,4 |
| July |
1
29 |
03:06
04:25 |
23:56
22:41 |
11,0 |
1,7 |
5,4 |
| August |
5
26 |
04:48
05:53 |
23:35
21:59 |
10,5 |
2,3 |
4,3 |
| September |
2
30 |
06:13
07:34 |
20:39
18:59 |
7,9 |
2,4 |
3,8 |
| October |
7
28 |
07:55
08:59 |
18:35
17:23 |
4,4 |
1,9 |
2,7 |
| November |
4
25 |
09:21
10:29 |
17:00
16:00 |
1,9 |
3,1 |
1,2 |
| December |
2
21 |
10:49
11:22 |
15:45
15:30 |
0,3 |
3,2 |
0,3 |
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| Emergency |
Information |
Lost Credit Card |
Lost and Found |
| Emergency |
– 112 |
Telephone directory |
– 118 |
VISA |
– 525 2000 |
luggage (int. airport) |
– 425 0226 |
| Doctor on call |
– 1770 |
Overseas directory |
– 1811 |
MasterCard |
– 550 1500 |
Lost property (police) |
– 444 1000 |
| Police |
– 444 1000 |
Weather |
– 902 0600 |
AMEX (UK) |
– 44 20 7365 4846 |
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| Dentist |
– 575 0505 |
Tourist Information |
– 590 1550 |
Diners (US) |
– 1 800 234 6377 |
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| Pharmacy |
– 533 2300 |
Reykjavík City |
– 411 1111 |
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International flights |
– 425 0222 |
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Domestic flights |
– 570 3060 |
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City Buses |
– 540 2700 |
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Taxi |
– 588 5522 |
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Opening Hours
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Banks – Mon-Fri 09:15-16
Shops – Mon-Fri 09-18, Sat 10-16.
Supermarkets – Daily 09-24
Liquor Stores – Mon-Thu 11-18, Fri 11-19, Sat 11-18.
Kringlan Mall – Mon-Wed 10-18:30, Thu 10-21, Fri 10-19, Sat 10-18, Sun 13-17
Smáralind Mall – Mon-Wed 11-19, Thu 11-2, Fri 11-19, Sat 11-18, Sun 13-18
Post Office – Mon-Fri 9-16:30, in City Center Pósthússtræti 5. |
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