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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway, then Denmark, achieving full independence in 1944.

Iceland experiences a rather mild climate for a country on such a northern latitude, yet weather patterns are known to be volatile, conditions changing frequently. During the summer months, Iceland never reaches full darkness, and in northern areas a Midnight Sun can be seen. Iceland's stunning landscape provides areas of geothermal activity, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers. It's cities although small, provide both a taste of traditional culture and the chance to experience the Icelandic way of life.

Highlights

• Gullfoss (The Golden Falls)
• The Jökulsár Lagoon
• Dettifoss
• Vestmannaeyjar
• The Culture House museum - holding a large collection of medieval manuscripts.
• The Blue Lagoon
• Reykjavík

Tips and Hints

Best to travel in the summer months - winter offers near permanent darkness and freezing weather conditions.

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By CanadaWEB
August 20th 2009

Geysers, blue lagoon en walvissen!!! Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

We zijn inmiddels al 2 hele dagen in IJsland, en de tijd vliegt voorbij! We hebben in ieder geval de grootste hoogtepunten gezien. Gisteren waren we een hele dag op pad, beginnend bij een ´power plant´. Dat is een soort energiecentrale, waar ze met behulp van aardwarmte energie opwekken. Warm water is er sowieso in overvloed (in de grond) en daarmee kan ook oa elektriciteit worden opgewekt. De volgende stop was het þingvellir national park. Daar hebben we door een grote kloof gelopen, die daar is ontstaan door verschuiving van de aardplaten. de grens tussen de euraziatische en amerikaanse plaa [View Full Entry]

By cuephoto
August 20th 2009

Photographing Nature of Iceland, July 09 Europe » Iceland

The Nature of Iceland; Field Notes from the journal of guide Donald Lyon, July 1-15, 2009 Day 1--Arrivals in Iceland: Fair weather in Reykjavik--close to shirt sleeves as Bob Ehrhart and Dolores Frank of the Sacramento region finally cleared customs but where is Chris Kibre of San Francisco? Your humble correspondent (YHC) Donald Lyon of Brownsville, Oregon couldn't get any news from the airline but via the grapevine we learn that weather conditions delayed flights landing at JFK. We hoped she would arrive the next day and contact either the hotel in Reykjavik or our guesthouse in Stykkis [View Full Entry]

By 2 BLONDES ON HOLIDAY
August 20th 2009

THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT

DAY 131 I left Charles De Gaulle airport really early in the morning. My flight was only 3 hours and what an airline (Icelandic Air). I had a tiny screen right in front of me and I could choose the movies I wanted to watch. I did have to buy my sandwich for 3 euros but the Pepsi was free. A really smooth flight. I landed in the Keflavik airport to find that I had gained 2 hours. Fabulous!! The drive to Reykjavik took about 35 minutes and then only to the bus station where I took a taxi to my [View Full Entry]

By CanadaWEB
August 18th 2009

Nederland in November... Maar dan mooier! Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

Daar zijn we dan, eindelijk in IJsland! En wat is het hier koud, een stuk erger dan verwacht. Het was vandaag zo´n 11 graden, maar vanwege de wind ligt de gevoelstemperatuur een stuk lager. Een beetje zoals Nederland in November, maar IJsland in Augustus wordt niet veel warmer. (max ca 15 graden). We hebben wel een goede reis gehad, IcelandAir bevalt prima! Erg luxe met leren stoelen, veel beenruimte en een in-flight entertainmentsysteem, waarmee Evita een poging heeft gedaan binnen 3 uur IJslands te leren. (en dat valt nog niet mee, wat een taaltje!) De reis ging verder heel makkelijk en [View Full Entry]

By Damarcole
August 15th 2009

Iceland Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

...Just a stop over in Reykjavik on the way from Minneapolis to London. Sorry, no pictures. Flying in I saw chunks of ice all over the sea, and here and there vents of steam coming out of the sea. I was struck with the lack of trees. I'd love to return, hike in the mountains, and take a whale observing cruise... David [View Full Entry]

By SharonAN
August 2nd 2009

Reykajavik Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

Presidents House

Today (Sat) we were in Reykajavik our last stop in Iceland. We docked about 7 am but our tour wasn’t leaving till 11 so since Mom and I were up by 6 we decided it was a good time to do laundry. We did run out to the store at the port to get postcards while things were drying. The jeans still weren’t dry when we got back so we decided to let them dry in the room and went up to meet Erin for breakfast. We took the Blue Lagoon Tour which started with a drive to an old church [View Full Entry]

By SharonAN
August 1st 2009

Isafjordur Europe » Iceland » Northwest » Ísafjördur

Golf Course

We had a great day in Isafjordur Iceland on Fri. Mom and I were up early in the Lido for juice and to watch the scenic cruising of isafjardaandjup and Jokulfirdir. It was a bit cloudy but very pretty. We then headed to mass, breakfast in the Dining Room, and a port talk on Isafjordur and Reykjavik. It was then time to grab a quick lunch in the Lido before heading down for our Fjords and Flowers tour. We drove quickly thru town (not hard since it was a small town) and then headed towards a tunnel. I know you’re thinking [View Full Entry]

By SharonAN
July 31st 2009

Akureyri Europe » Iceland » North » Akureyri

akureyri

Thu was our first port in Iceland. Akureyri is in the northern part of Iceland at the end of a 36 mile long fjord. I think they said it’s the 2nd largest city in Iceland at about 18,000 people. There are a lot of farms in the area and a lot of sheep. Apparently there are more sheep in Iceland than People. We had an early tour so headed up to the Lido for Breakfast and to get some pictures of the sail down the fjord. It took a while for the ship to be cleared by local authorities so we [View Full Entry]

By SharonAN
July 30th 2009

Yet Another Sea Day on way to Iceland Europe » Iceland

Wed was our last sea day before 3 port days in Iceland. It was to start with scenic cruising of Jan Mayen island which is 400 miles northeast of Iceland and 300 miles east of central Greenland but belongs to Norway. There are 18 people there during the winter and 35 in the summer. They work for the Norwegian Armed Forces or Meteorological Institute. During WWII when Norway was occupied by the Germans the men stationed there defied Germany and sent the weather reports to Great Britain instead. Well as I said our day was to start with a scenic sail [View Full Entry]

By iceland
July 21st 2009

NEWS about roadtrip around Iceland 2009 Europe » Iceland

My travel partner

I have chance my plan about the trip. Im going 27. july. I hava also start another blogsite aroundiceland.blogspot.com so there will be more info, photos and video of my trip. So please comment on my trip and if u have Q maybe I have some A for u if u are coming and visiting us here in Iceland :) [View Full Entry]

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