Vacation in Iceland

Remember the following instructions when travelling to Iceland.

Iceland as a destination has increasingly grown in popularity and is a safe country to travel to. The Ministry for Foreign affairs recommends normal cautiousness when travelling to Iceland.

Characteristics of Iceland includes unique landscape, such as volcanoes, hot springs as well as fjords. To guarantee a successful vacation, remember the following instructions listed below:

• Read the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ travel recommendations(Link to another website.) to Iceland.
• You can submit a travel notification(Link to another website.) for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in the event of an emergency or crisis.
• Remember to invest in a travel insurance! It is recommended to bring the European health insurance card.
• Remember your travel documents(Link to another website.)!

Criminality in Iceland:

• Iceland has a low criminality rate, but be cautious with valuable items, such as money and travel documents. Leave valuable items you do not need for everyday use in a hotel safe deposit box. Never leave valuable items or travel documents in the car. Bring copies of your passport and other important travel documents with and store them separately from the original documents.

Iceland’s weather and nature:

• Iceland’s weather varies throughout seasons. It is not uncommon that the weather can within a day go from sunshine to heavy rain.
• Due to the weather, it is recommended to pack clothes that endures extreme weather conditions, such as strong wind and rain. Wool jumpers, raincoats, warm underwear, beanies and gloves are recommended, also in summer season. Remember your bathing suit if you wish to swim in the hot springs or local swimming pools!
• Iceland’s weather and nature are unpredictable and must be treated with respect. Webpages www.safetravel.is(Link to another website.), www.en.vedur.is(Link to another website.), www.road.is(Link to another website.), https://www.almannavarnir.is/(Link to another website.) and local news outlets gives information on weather and road conditions as well as volcano eruptions.
• There is seismic activity in Reykjanes peninsula and in December 2024, a new series of volcanic eruptions started. As of now, there have been five eruptions since December, the latest began 29.5.2024.
• Earlier eruptions have been restricted to a small area and have not disrupted air traffic at Keflavík international airport. Blue Lagoon Spa has occasionally been closed due to its close geographic location to the eruptions. In case of an eruption, follow the advice of local officials and stay away from the eruption site.

In emergency situations:

• In an emergency situation, contact your travel agency, the local rescue authorities, the Finnish Embassy or call the MFA’s 24/7 service +358 9 1605 5555 or send an e-mail to [email protected]
• Follow the instructions given by the local authorities.

Enjoy a safe trip and pleasant holidays in Iceland!