About Iceland

• Country: Iceland
• Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)

International Airports:

• Keflavík International Airport (KEF): Main gateway located near Reykjavik.
• Akureyri Airport (AEY): For domestic and limited international flights.

Temperature in Iceland Throughout the Year

• Winter (December to February): Cold and snowy with temperatures ranging from -3°C to 2°C (27°F to 36°F). Best time for Northern Lights.
• Spring (March to May): Cool and gradually warming, with temperatures between 0°C and 10°C (32°F to 50°F).
• Summer (June to August): Mild and pleasant, averaging 8°C to 15°C (46°F to 59°F). Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
• Autumn (September to November): Cooling temperatures between 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F) with vibrant fall landscapes.

Best Time to Travel to Iceland

• June to August: Perfect for outdoor adventures, 24-hour daylight during the Midnight Sun, and glacier hikes.
• September to March: Ideal for Aurora Borealis and a quieter, more serene experience.

Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

• Valid passport (minimum six months validity).
• Completed Schengen visa application form.
• Recent passport-sized photographs.
• Travel insurance covering €30,000.
• Proof of accommodation and return tickets.
• Proof of financial means (bank statements).

Best Locations to Stay in Iceland

• Reykjavik: Iceland’s capital city offering vibrant nightlife, culture, and easy access to attractions like the Blue Lagoon.
• Vik: A charming village near the Black Sand Beaches and waterfalls, ideal for exploring the south coast.
• Hofn: A gateway to Vatnajökull National Park and the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, perfect for glacier hikes.
• Akureyri: Known as the capital of the north, close to Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Waterfall.
• Mývatn: A serene location surrounded by geothermal activity, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking the Mývatn Nature Baths.

Top Things to Do in Iceland

• Akureyri Botanical Gardens • Black Sand Beaches of Reynisfjara • Blue Lagoon • Diamond Beach • Dettifoss Waterfall • Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, Mývatn • Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss) • Goðafoss Waterfall, Akureyri .• Hallgrímskirkja Church, Reykjavik • Hverir Geothermal Area, Mývatn • Hengifoss Waterfal, Egilsstaðir • Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest, Egilsstaðir • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Hofn • Laugavegur Street, Reykjavik • Lake Mývatn • Mývatn Nature Baths • Northern Lights • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall • Skógafoss Waterfall • Solheimasandur Plane Wreck • Snæfellsnes Peninsula • Vatnajökull National Park, Hofn • Whale Watching in Húsavík • Þórsmörk, or "Thor’s Valley