Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
High Se
High Season (Jun-Aug)
Visitors descend en masse - especially to Reykjavík and the south. Prices peak,
accommodation bookings are essential.
Endless daylight, plentiful festivals, busy activities.
Interior mountain roads open (to 4WDs), hikers welcome.
SShoulde
ulder (May & Sep)
Breezier weather and occasional snows in the interior.
Optimal visiting conditions for those who prefer smaller crowds and lower
prices to cloudless days.
Low Se
w Season (Oct-Apr)
Many minor roads shut due to weather conditions.
Growing number of winter activities on offer, including skiing, snowshoeing, vis-
iting ice caves.
Brief spurts of daylight, long nights with possible Northern Lights viewings.
Useful Websites
Visit Iceland
(
www.visiticeland.com
)
Iceland's official tourism portal.
Visit Reykjavík
(
www.visitreykjavik.is
) Official site for the capital.
Icelandic Met Office
(
http://en.vedur.is
) Best resource for weather forecasts.
Icelandic Road Administration
(
www.vegagerdin.is
) Details road openings and current
conditions.
Safe Travel
(
www.safetravel.is
) Stay safe while travelling.
Reykjavík Grapevine
(
www.grapevine.is
)
Great English-language newspaper and website.
