Iceland Practical Information

When travelling in Iceland you should bring along lightweight woollens, a sweater or cardigan, a rainproof (weatherproof) coat and sturdy walking shoes.

Most mountain roads and roads in the interior have a surface of loose gravel. Special warning signs indicate danger ahead, such as sharp bends, but there is generally not a designated sign to reduce speed. Please choose a safe speed according to conditions. Motorists are obliged by law to use headlights at all times day and night. All driving off roads or outside marked tracks is prohibited by law.

The Leifur Eiríksson International Airport in Keflavik, 48 km from Reykjavik. Airport busses to Reykjavík arrive at BSI bus terminal, close to center of Reykjavík.

The icelandic krona (ISK) is our currency. Cash machines are very common in all cities and towns.

A passport or other travel document accepted by Icelandic authorities valid at least three months beyond intended stay is required. Foreign citizens who must produce a visa upon arrival in Iceland now also gain entry to the other Schengen countries.

Businesses, banks and most stores are closed on New Year 's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday...

Wining and dining in all types of restaurants and snack bars can be done in Reykjavik and around the countryside.

For detailed information during your visit to Iceland please contact one of the 44 tourist information centres located throughout the country. Nine of them are partly financed by the Icelandic Tourist Board and provide both nationwide and regional information.