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Good to know

Safetravel - Be safe in Iceland

The website Safetravel.is and the SafeTravel app are among the most important and informative places to find comprehensive information about traveling in Iceland. They provide guidance on driving all over the country, various outdoor activities, travel conditions around the country, as well as the option to register a travel plan in case of an emergency. ICE-SAR - The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue - is behind the service.

It is highly recommended to explore the site thoroughly! 

Vedur.is - Icelandic Meteorological Office

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The website Vedur.is is the official site for weather forecasts, earthquakes, etc. for the whole country. It can also be accessed via the Vedur app.

Or call +354 902-0600-44

Road.is

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration is responsible for the road network in Iceland. Here, real-time road conditions can be checked. Very useful when travelling outside the summer season or when needing to ensure that highland roads are passable.

Opening information about highland roads

When do the highland roads open?

What is the criterion for opening a highland road?

How can it be determined that a highland road is open?

Apps for hiking trails

The Alltrail and Wikiloc apps have a number of routes that can be downloaded, and likewise Wapp, which is Icelandic and contains 300 trails all over the country. 

Rental of camping equipment

Don’t worry – it’s not necessary to spend a fortune on gear to try going on an adventure in Iceland. A lot of great equipment can be rented!

Where am I allowed to camp?

As a rule, it is not permitted to spend the night in a tent, camper, etc. outside of designated campsites unless the landowner has given permission. Read more here about the legislation, including a list of protected areas with special regulations.  

Getting Around the Country

The nature in Iceland is truly unique and quite fragile, so it is very well protected.  

The Traveler's 12 Rules

A set of rules the traveler should keep in mind.

Vafri.is/quake 

This page provides an overview of underground activity. The content is updated continuously.

Volcanic eruptions

Updates on volcanic eruptions with further links to access and more.

The Reykjavik Grapevine

A guide to life, travel and entertainment in Iceland. The Reykjavik Grapevine is Iceland’s largest, best and most widely read English-language publication. 

Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine

Here is everything good from Iceland! Tips and useful advice. As a newsletter subscriber, one receives great discount codes for activities, car rentals, hotels, etc.

Mbl.is - news site

Iceland’s largest news site, mbl.is, provides news in English on the Iceland Monitor website.

Public Transport - Strætó.is

Strætó has around 27 routes in the capital area and 18 throughout the rest of the country. Route maps are available on the website, as well as a journey planner.

Reykjavik Excoursions - RE.is

RE offers airport transfers from the airport to Reykjavik. Transport to the highlands as well as a wide range of day tours.