I am taking a trip to Reykjavik this winter. What activities/places can you suggest for me while I'm there?
2006-08-04 00:46:40 · 14 answers · asked by elstob 2 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
Iceland is an amazing country, especially in the winter. The people are so accommodating and friendly and their country is very very beautiful.
There's plenty to do (Blue lagoon, ultra-trendy clubs, glacial lagoons, the Northern Lights...)
Check out my write-up of our holiday:
http://travel.ciao.co.uk/General_Iceland__Review_5370748 (part 1)
http://travel.ciao.co.uk/Gullfoss_Geysir_Iceland__Review_5373887 (part 2)
Enjoy your time there.
2006-08-04 00:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by relentless_behaviour 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
iceland leads in geothermal energy production. you may want to check out these developments, as well as examining the volcanoes there. the capital has been the site of peace conferences and the chess master championship in 1972.
2006-08-04 00:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by CALLIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly sure, But I hear this place rocks.. Use the search engines.. Have a blast dude. Also the olace looks clean as a whistle.. Whtever that means..
2006-08-04 00:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn Icelandic, discover what is meant by high cost of living? Sunbathe?
2006-08-04 02:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some places in Iceland are a paradise for bird-watchers. Látrabjarg in the West Fjords is the largest birdcliff known in the world. A great variety of cliff-nesting species can be found there, including the largest razorbill colony in the world. The Westman Islands are known for many kinds of seabirds, and are home to Iceland's largest puffin population. Lake Mývatn in the north has more species of breeding ducks than any other place in Europe. The Great Skua colony on the sands in south Iceland is the largest in the world. Seabirds such as puffins can be seen in many places, as well as eiders, Arctic terns, waders and passerine birds. Some tour operators organize tours for bird-watchers in early summer.
More than half of Iceland is over 400 m above sea level, and a large part of the island is covered by lava, glaciers, lakes and sand. Few places in Iceland have marked walking paths, but hiking is a favourite pastime for Icelanders and tourists alike.Winter skiing is available in many parts of the country. Skiing resorts with both cross-country and downhill skiing are found throughout Iceland. Summer skiing is possible at Kerlingarfjöll, close to the Hofsjökull glacier in the interior. A ski-school is operated there from the end of June until the end of August. Weekend stays can be arranged at the school. Accommodation, food and rental of equipment can be provided for guests who are not registered at the school.
Iceland is famous for its salmon and trout fishing. The main season for salmon fishing is from about June 20th to mid-September. Trout fishing varies from one river/lake to the next, but the normal season is from April/May until late September/October. During winter, ice-fishing is quite popular. For salmon fishing, permits must be reserved well in advance, but trout fishing permits can be obtained at short notice, often the same day.
Bikes can be rented in ReykjavÃk and in various places around Iceland. For further information on biking tours please contact travel agencies or tourist information centres.
Sea angling is becoming a popular sport in Iceland. The season begins late in May and lasts until the end of August with several tournaments in different parts of the country. For further information, please contact local tourist information centres and travel agencies.
All the major golf courses in Iceland are open to visitors. Green fees are moderate. Midnight Golf in Iceland - The Arctic Open: At Akureyri Golf Club in the north, golf can be played with the sun shining at midnight. At the end of June a 36-hole open international match is held. Tee-off is just before midnight and playing continues until the early hours of the morning. For further information contact local tourist information centres and travel agencies.Swimming is a very popular activity all year round in Iceland. Most towns and villages have outdoor or indoor swimming pools filled with water from natural hot springs. The mean temperature of the water in the pools is about 29 degrees Celsius. In many places there are also saunas, a jacuzzi, solariums and hot pots with temperatures ranging from 36 to 44 degrees Celsius.
Go to websites: http://www.utivist.is/utivist/english/
2006-08-04 00:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by adapoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy frozen food at knock-down prices.
2006-08-04 00:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when in rome? as they say...
...so when in Iceland, do as the icelanders do.
Fish, drink and f***!!!
...enjoy your holiday!!!
2006-08-04 00:52:44 · answer #7 · answered by jedi_reverend_daade_selei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write your name in the snow in piss,then get someone really stupid to make a piss angel.YA!!!!!!!
2006-08-04 00:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by xero666x 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make snow balls throw snowballs eat snowballs make big snowballs throw big snowballs eat big snowballs
2006-08-04 00:51:44 · answer #9 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
build a snowman!
2006-08-04 00:49:58 · answer #10 · answered by paulamathers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋