Icelandic National Day

📣 Traveler notes

Iceland offers diverse landscapes, including glaciers, volcanoes, rivers, and waterfalls. Activities range from hiking and ice climbing to kayaking and utilizing geothermal hot springs, with tours available for varying physical abilities.

• Major holidays (Christmas, New Year's, Easter) often result in widespread closures of public transport, shops, and services.
• The culture includes distinct celebrations, such as Epiphany (Þrettándinn) and Bolludagur, with unique traditions.
• Be respectful to locals, avoiding excessive praise, and treat service staff with equal regard. Modesty is appreciated, and physical displays of wealth are discouraged. It is customary to remove shoes when entering private homes. Respect local folklore, such as the belief in the 'hidden people' (huldufólk).