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Iceland was originally settled by Norwegian chieftain Ingolfur
Arnarson, in AD 874; according to the Landnamabok ('Book of Settlement').
Quick Links
Iceland Travel and Tourist Information with
links to official travel and tourism websites and state resources for
visitors to Iceland.
Around Iceland, Getting to Iceland, Iceland Tours,
Iceland Travel Guides, Language
of Iceland, Map of Iceland,
Reykjavik, Touring Iceland.
Iceland lies just below the Arctic Circle in the North Atlantic Ocean,
about 300 km south-east of Greenland, and 800 km north-west of
Scotland.
Iceland is best visited in Summer, or you won't see much of the
country during the very long hours of darkness.
Weather in Europe:
Local weather forecasts for destinations around Europe.
The capital of Iceland is on the south-eastern shore of Faxafloi
(Faxa Bay), in the south- west of the country.
Vikings established the first permanent settlement here in 874, and it
was made the capital of Iceland in 1918.
The modern city has its hot water piped in from nearby geothermal
springs.
What's On In Reykjavik
What's On in Iceland:
Find out what's going on in the capital of Iceland and around the country.
Wining and
Dining:
Restaurants, cafes, pubs, and nightlife options in Reykjavik.
By Air
Flybus Airport Transfers:
Flybus coaches run between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik Town Terminal. The Flybus
schedule is linked to flight arrivals and departures from Keflavik Airport.
Kevlavik Airport: (KEF)
Iceland's main airport is on the peninsula at Keflavik, near Reykjavik.
Icelandic low-cost carrier,
WOW air (WW) was founded in November
2011; promoting itself as the airline with the biggest smile and lowest
prices.
By Sea
Seatours:
Operates daily sea excursions from Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Smyril Line
runs the only passenger ferry to Iceland and the Faroe Islands. M/S
Norröna has weekly departures from Denmark.
Eye on Iceland:
Plenty of warm articles with a relaxed view on Iceland. Alda's weekly eye was a few months
old when we looked the site over, but you might like reading some of the back articles.
Inspired by Iceland:
Iceland is the perfect destination for people looking for the
unexpected. Something out of the ordinary.
The official website of the Icelandic Tourist Board in North America.
Iceland on the Web:
Family owned and run Icelandic travel agency offering a wide range of
tours, excursions and authentic travel experiences in Iceland for
travellers who wish to make the most of their visit to Iceland.
Iceland on Your Own:
The most economical way to travel in Iceland is to use the bus network.
South Iceland:
Many of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions can be found in the South. This site is
an ice palace of information that never melts.
Selfoss
Located in the heart of South Iceland. Selfoss is near some of the
country's most beautiful tourist attractions.
On the banks of the mighty Olfus river, the stylish,
modern Hotel Selfoss
contrasts vividly with the natural beauty of the landscape of South
Iceland around it.
The hotel's impressive, bright, lofty foyer
introduces a modern but distinctly Icelandic style that continues
throughout the hotel.
A waterfall flows down one wall and the cascade,
together with the nearby river, is the theme of this luxurious hotel.
The restaurant's large windows offer panoramic views
across the wide Olfus river, the town of Selfoss and the surrounding
hills.
The official language of Iceland is Icelandic, which has remained
closer to the Old Norse of Iceland's original Viking settlers than to the other
Scandinavian languages.
Most Icelanders also speak at least one foreign language.
Nordurferdir:
Nordic Adventure Travel helps you to enjoy Iceland's unspoiled nature.
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