Respect nature!

ICELAND OFFERS he traveller an adventure in a beautiful and rugged landscape. However, experience shows that the forces of Icelandic nature can be harsh and inhospitable , and traveller are well-advised to exercise caution and respect for the country’s natural environment. Icelandic nature can be wild and dangerous, especially for those unfamiliar with it and unused to travelling in uninhabited areas and rough country.

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Events

New Year’s Eve

New Year's Eve in Iceland is one spectacular celebration. Celebrations start with a dinner, followed by going to bonfires where people sing traditional Icelandic folk songs accompanied by trolls, elves and other beings.

Advent and Christmas

It is a good idea to come to Iceland even some time before Christmas as Icelanders go in for the celebrations from December 12th when the 13 Yuletide Lads (Door-slammer, Spoon-licker, Meat Hook, Candle Beggar, and others) arrive from the mountains bearing food and gifts.

Young Art Festival

Unglist, the art festival of young people, has been an annual event in Reykjavik since 1992. This festival week is packed with a multitude of performers and spectators.

Iceland Airwaves

What started as a showcase for local DJs has evolved into a full-blown, international music festival that presents the hottest new bands from the USA, Europe and Iceland. Since its debut in 1999, Iceland Airwaves has hosted Sigur Ros, Quarashi, Suede, Fat Boy Slim, Ratatat and the Hives to name a few.