Iceland: What to Expect / Highlights

Incredible Geography & History

The country is known for its tremendous icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a multitude of birds, cavorting whales just offshore and underground lava tube caves that stretch for miles. It is also rich in history, literature and folklore tradition.

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

The best months for viewing the indescribable curtain of lights crossing the sky is from November through April.

Reykjavik

- The northern most capitol in the world is considered the most chic weekend getaway for sophisticated Europeans; fantastic music, fashion and nightlife are part of the magic.

TIME TO GO:

Considering the northerly location of Iceland, its climate is much milder than might be expected, especially in winter. The best months for viewing the Northern Lights is from November through April. The peak season is June to end of August when there is continuous daylight. In early spring and late autumn enjoy long periods of twilight.

• The largest nationwide festival of the year is Independence Day (17 June), a time of colorful parades, street music and dancing, outdoor theater and general merriment.

• Sjmannadagurinn (first week in June), is dedicated to seafarers and has participants competing in swimming contests, tugs-of-war and sea rescue.