Top Tourist Places to Visit in Iceland, Europe

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Iceland, Europe

Iceland is a country situated in the middle of North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean and it is settled by the few populaces. Iceland is covered by snow and has mountains and glaciers. Iceland is divided into seven regions by name Southwest Iceland, West Fjords, West Iceland, North Iceland, East Iceland, South Iceland and Interior and Reykjavik is the capital city of Iceland. Iceland Spans total area of 103,001 square kilometers (39,770 square miles) and Icelandic is the national language in the country. The economy of country depends on transport, energy, education, science, sports, construction and commerce. Coordinates of Iceland is 65.0000° N, 18.0000° W.

Cuisine and Language of Iceland:

Cuisine of Iceland is mainly based on fish, lamb and dairy products and these cuisines are traditionally prepared. Icelandic is the official language and commonly spoken language is Swedish, Norwegain, German and French.

Iceland Tourism:

Hólar Church:

Hólar Church is also renowned as Hólar Í Hjaltadalur was one of the most powerful seats of north part of the island and situated in the Saudarkrokur during the Catholic era and tourists can view the finest structural design and artifacts of the church in the island.

Skaftafell:

Skaftafell is situated 70 kilometers from the Kirkjubaejarklaustur is a part of Skaftafell National Park established in 1967, spans an area of 4807 square kilometers (2884 square miles) is the second largest national park and landscapes and valleys of the national park mesmerizes the tourists.

Hólavallagarður cemetery:

Hólavallagarður cemetery is located in Reykjavik and Hólavallagarður means “garden on a hill” overlooking Tjornin pond is one of the biggest and oldest cemeteries in Iceland visited by the locals throughout the year.

Brúðuheimar:

Brúðuheimar is a renowned puppet arts center of Borgarnes and was created by German puppet master Bernd Ogrodnik who created the magical world of human controlled creatures and characters and best place to visit in Borgarnes.

Other Places to Visit in Iceland:

Akureyri Art Museum
Súlur
Safnahús Borgarfjarðar
Bjössaróló Park
Reykjavík City Museum
Eiðar Longwave Transmitter
Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant
Lagarfljót
East Iceland Heritage Museum
Local Folk Museum
Miðkaupstaður
Island Vigur
Laki
Eldgja
Skaftafell
Vatnajökull National Park
Lofthellir Lava Cave
Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum
Reykjavík Cathedral
Reykjavík Art Museum
National Museum of Iceland

Best time to visit Iceland:

Iceland experiences sub polar oceanic climate with warm summers and cool winters and best time to visit Iceland is from June to September because during winters climate is harsh and limited facilities are available during these season.

Iceland Transportation:

By Sea:

Sea route is one of the best ways to reach Iceland from other parts of Europe and major harbors in the country are Akureyri, Hornafjördur, Ísafjörður, Keflavík, Raufarhöfn, and Reykjavík.

By Air:

Iceland is well connected by the airways and there are total 98 airports in Iceland and Keflavík International Airport is the main international airport in the country that connects to Aalborg, Copenhagen, Kangerlussuaq, Narsarsuaq, London-Heathrow, Manchester, and Munich, New York-JFK, Newark, and many other cities in Europe.

By Road:

Iceland provides transportation to get around the country and buses are available to get around the country.

Accommodation in Iceland:

Iceland is covered with ice and most of the tourists visit for ice sports and most of the hotels in the Iceland offers package tour and provides the hospitalities like free Wi-Fi, business center, fitness center, free breakfast, LCD TV, king sized bed, and many more facilities and cost from $ 30 to $ 300 and above per day. Some of the major hotels in Iceland are listed below: