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Iceland, a land of fire and ice, stark contrasts and harmonious natural wonders.

No bucket list is complete without a visit to this remote island nation.

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Whether you’re simply looking to be inspired or wondering where to find the best serving

of sheep’s head once you arrive, TourRadar’s travel guide will reveal new depths of this

magnificent country to even the most seasoned traveller.

Iceland is 103,000 square kilometres big, making it slightly smaller than Cuba and slightly

Roughly 10% of its surface is covered by glaciers and there are 130 volcanoes spread throughout,

18 of which have erupted since the settlement of Iceland 1100 years ago.

Iceland ranks number one on the Global Peace Index and also takes first prize in Gender

Equality with their first female president having been elected in 1980.

Iceland is also one of the greenest nations in the world!

99% of its electricity is generated from renewable resources.

So if you’re looking for a progressive and environmentally friendly place to call home,

Iceland should be at the top of your list.

You’ll be a part of a very intimate club, only 323,002 are able to call Iceland their

home and nearly 60% of the entire population lives in and around Reykjavik, the northernmost

With such a small populace, locals can find themselves talking to relatives they didn’t

know they had, more often than they’d like.

Lucky for them, IslendingaApp has become a very popular mobile app which tells you whether

you may be skating too close to the gene pool with that beautiful stranger.

The Icelanders aren’t the only ones inhabiting the island of ice and fire though.

They share their home with 4 million puffins, 460,000 sheep & 80,000 horses.

You may be wondering what language the people of

Icelandic, a North Germanic language derived from Old Norse.

However most Icelanders speak fluent English and they love to practice it - so never be

The people are known to hold three defining characteristics.

They’re exceptionally friendly, they’re highly educated - the nation boasts a literacy

rate of 100% - and some would say down-right attractive - Iceland currently holds 3 miss

When you visit, you’ll be paying for your things with the Icelandic krona.

Visa and MasterCard are accepted nearly everywhere and if you need some cash, expect to find

However be prepared: Iceland is a mostly cashless society.

You’ll risk sticking out like a sore thumb if you try to pay for your morning coffee

What Iceland lacks in size, it makes up for in endless options for any traveller’s itinerary.

A 6 day tour travelling along Iceland’s Ring Road will cover most of the country’s

For nature-lovers, Iceland is the perfect escape.

You can go horseback riding on ancient highland trails and channel your inner Viking.

Or if you prefer the sea, go kayaking between fjords in Ísafjörður.

You can also go on a breathtaking snorkelling tour in the Silfra ravine, located in the

Of course, there’s simply no better way to clear your mind then by zipping down hills

on trails you won’t find anywhere else or by feeling the beat of your heart as you go

Thrill-seekers will find themselves overwhelmed with options.

If you need to slow things down for a moment then whale watching in the town of Húsavík

You should also pay a visit to Látrabjarg Cliffs to see one of the world’s largest

colonies of puffins or try your hand at salmon fishing on Sogið River.

Iceland is also the unofficial winner when it comes to waterfalls.

Some even completely freeze during the winter months.

If you only have time to see a few, then put Skógafoss and Gullfoss at the top of your

You should also take a hike through Thingvellir National Park, walk on glaciers in Skaftafell,

and experience the pearl of the Icelandic Highlands, Landmannalaugar.

Be sure not to leave out a serene stroll along the country’s dreamy coastline or just take

the plunge and surrender yourself to the surf.

No journey around Iceland is complete without a soak in one of the country’s many hot

Pay a visit to Hellulaug’s natural thermal pool, located on the coast near Flokalundur.

Next, add Strokkur to your list of soakable locations and enjoy the added bonus of impressive

geysers whose bursting flows of water will make you jump.

And of course, if you’re looking to truly treat yourself then you must visit Blue Lagoon,

The spa is located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Enjoy the warm waters that are rich with minerals and will leave your skin feeling brand new.

Iceland is a hotspot of arts and culture with many of their most popular festivals and special

events being held in and around the capital city of Reykjavík.

Visit the Harpa Concert Hall, modelled after the basalt landscape of Iceland and enjoy

impressive live performances from the country’s best performers.

You might not think it but Iceland is also a major player in the music festival game.

Enjoy diverse sounds that will delight your ears throughout the year by attending the

Airwaves Music Festival, Reykjavík Dance Festival and more.

Nature will decide whether this next Icelandic sight is yours to behold or not.

The Northern Lights are surrounded by many myths and inspire stories from countless cultures.

While in ancient China people believed the Northern Lights were a dragon’s fiery breath,

soldiers in Medieval Europe thought that a red aurora borealis marked the outbreak of

Regardless of what you believe, witnessing the northern lights will surely give you goosebumps

as there’s nothing like the bright dancing lights of the aurora.

But when do you have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights?

Magnetic Midnight is the best time to spot the Northern Lights.

It usually occurs around an hour before midnight and is when the lucky traveller, the North

The best seasons to see the Northern Lights are from September to mid-April, when the

Iceland isn’t nearly as cold as its name makes it sound.

Temperatures remain moderate throughout the year, ranging from 0 degrees celsius in winter

to 11 degrees celsius in summer, but things can change at a moment’s notice.