The country with the chilly name is rapidly becoming one of Europe's
hottest destinations.
May 19, 2006 (Press Release) --
Intro
The country with the chilly name is rapidly becoming one of Europe's
hottest destinations. Much of Iceland's popularity is due to its natural
features, which include glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes,
portentous peaks and vast lava deserts. Apart from an expansive landscape,
it also has a rich history, literature and folklore tradition. However,
tempering Iceland's appeal is that its prices are the most expensive in
Europe. That doesn't mean it can't be visited on a shoestring, but it does
mean that budget travellers will have to spend some time under canvas in
order to fully appreciate the country without needing to get on intimate
terms with their bank manager.
Destination Facts
Full country name: Republic of Iceland
Area: 103,000 sq km (39,768 sq mi)
Population: 279,000
Capital city: Reykjav (pop 171,500)
People: 97% Icelanders
Language: Icelandic
Religion: 95% Evangelical Lutheran, 3% other Protestant denominations, 1%
Roman Catholic, & some followers of atr? an ancient Norse religion
Government: Constitutional republic
President: afur Ragnar Grsson
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: Western Europeans and citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and at least two dozen other countries do
not require visas. Tourist stays are granted for up to three months, and
can be easily extended at local police stations.
Health risks: Hypothermia if trekking
Time: GMT/UTC
Electricity: 220V, 50 cycles
Weights & measures: Metric
Tourism: 150,000 visitors per year
When to Go
Every year after 31 August, someone puts on the brakes and Icelandic
tourism grinds slowly to a halt. Hotels close, youth hostels and camping
grounds shut down and buses stop running. Many late-summer travellers are
disappointed to find that all the most popular attractions are practically
inaccessible by 15 September, and by 30 September it seems the entire
country, save Reykjavík, has gone into hibernation. Although it's safe to
predict that the situation will change in coming years, for now it's a
good idea to plan your trip with this in mind.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
The country with the chilly name is rapidly becoming one of Europe's
hottest destinations. Much of Iceland's popularity is due to its natural
features, which include glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes,
portentous peaks and vast lava deserts. Apart from an expansive landscape,
it also has a rich history, literature and folklore tradition. However,
tempering Iceland's appeal is that its prices are the most expensive in
Europe. That doesn't mean it can't be visited on a shoestring, but it does
mean that budget travellers will have to spend some time under canvas in
order to fully appreciate the country without needing to get on intimate
terms with their bank manager.
Destination Facts
Full country name: Republic of Iceland
Area: 103,000 sq km (39,768 sq mi)
Population: 279,000
Capital city: Reykjav (pop 171,500)
People: 97% Icelanders
Language: Icelandic
Religion: 95% Evangelical Lutheran, 3% other Protestant denominations, 1%
Roman Catholic, & some followers of atr? an ancient Norse religion
Government: Constitutional republic
President: afur Ragnar Grsson
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: Western Europeans and citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and at least two dozen other countries do
not require visas. Tourist stays are granted for up to three months, and
can be easily extended at local police stations.
Health risks: Hypothermia if trekking
Time: GMT/UTC
Electricity: 220V, 50 cycles
Weights & measures: Metric
Tourism: 150,000 visitors per year
When to Go
Every year after 31 August, someone puts on the brakes and Icelandic
tourism grinds slowly to a halt. Hotels close, youth hostels and camping
grounds shut down and buses stop running. Many late-summer travellers are
disappointed to find that all the most popular attractions are practically
inaccessible by 15 September, and by 30 September it seems the entire
country, save Reykjavík, has gone into hibernation. Although it's safe to
predict that the situation will change in coming years, for now it's a
good idea to plan your trip with this in mind.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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