Iceland
Iceland is entirely landscape in our data: all 7 places we cover are nature and walks.
1Destination
1Family attraction
1Type of day out
Quick facts about Iceland
CurrencyIcelandic króna
LanguageIcelandic
Time zoneGMT (UTC)
PaymentCards almost everywhere
1Top family destinations in Iceland
2Things to do in Iceland
Tours & tickets in Iceland
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Travel essentials for Iceland
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3Practical essentials
Dish to tryKjötsúpa
CapitalReykjavík
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+354
Daylight4–21 hours of daylight
Population364,260
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
4Plan your trip to Iceland
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +354
5Iceland with kids – highlights
Why families love Iceland
Reykjavik carries 1 of the places we cover, as does everywhere else, so a trip here means driving between places rather than settling. We have no climate reading yet, so we will not name the months.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards almost everywhere
Food to tryKjötsúpa
So much to see1 family attractions in 1 destination
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
6Popular searches about Iceland
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