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Iceland Travel Guide

Trek Zone
halló
(ha-loh • Icelandic)
Say hello
50°F
Sunday
50°F
Monday

Tourist season

Are May and June good months to visit Iceland?

5

May

Semi-high
season

6

June

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of Spain visiting Iceland for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 105 to 129 EUR

Tourist's budget
from 184 to 254 EUR

Did you know?

The population of Iceland is around 341.2 thous., which puts the country in 176. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Reykjavík (IS) and Madrid (ES) is 1796 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Reykjavík click here

Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Keflavík
Akureyri
Hafnarfjörður
Kópavogur
Madrid
Madrid
Barcelona
Seville
Valencia
Zaragoza
1796
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in Iceland on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 May 2025• Ascension Day

8 June 2025• Whit Sunday

Currency

Iceland Krona (ISK) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 ISK
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.68421
14615
GBP
0.58292
17155
USD
0.77334
12931
Update: 3 May 2025

Get ready for your next trip

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Iceland

Map
Distance matrix
MilesReykjavíkAkureyriHúsavíkHafnarfjörðurKeflavíkLandmannalaugarVestmannaeyjarHeimaey
Reykjavík-155187521877071
Akureyri155-33159175120168168
Húsavík18733-192208151200200
Hafnarfjörður5159192-19886768
Keflavík2117520819-1068081
Landmannalaugar8712015188106-5353
Vestmannaeyjar70168200678053-1
Heimaey711682006881531-

A Brief History of Iceland

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Iceland

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 105 to 129 EUR

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 184 to 254 EUR

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Iceland via the Prices link

Currency

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Iceland Krona (ISK)

EUR
  • EUR
  • GBP
  • ISK
  • USD
ISK
  • EUR
  • GBP
  • ISK
  • USD
100 EUR = 14615.43 ISK
Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 3 May 2025
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Iceland.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

Spain
  • Spain
  • More

visiting flagIceland for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for Spanish citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • ID card valid

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Iceland the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

176 / 231
Ranking
341 243
homogeneous mixture of descendants of Norse and Celts 94%, population of foreign origin 6%

Area

109 / 230
Ranking
39.8 thous. mi²
It is approximately 20% of the territory of Spain.

Life expectancy

6 / 196
Ranking
83.5
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 81.2women 85.8

Median age

109 / 157
Ranking
37.1
Average age of population expressed in years.men 36.6women 37.7

Population growth

89 / 172
Ranking
0.97%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

11 / 131
Ranking
99%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99%women 99%

GDP

16 / 194
Ranking
55 225 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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