Trips to Iceland
Why travel solo to Iceland?
What's the weather like?
Iceland’s weather can be really unpredictable and it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re experiencing four seasons in one day. The average summer temperature is 51ºF (11ºC), while winter averages 31ºF (-0.5ºC).
Top three activities
1. Soak in the Blue Lagoon
2. Explore Sólheimajökull Glacier
3. Hike through the Valley of Thor
Top five dishes to try
1. Pylsur – Icelandic hotdog
2. Icelandic lamb – often stewed or roasted
3. Skyr – natural yogurt
4. Fermented shark – usually paired with a shot of schnapps
5. Plokkfiskur – mashed fish stew
Top places to visit in Iceland
Reykjavík
In Iceland’s capital, you can explore the country’s Viking history through the National and Saga museums. This is also the spot to explore Icelandic cuisine, moving from restaurant to restaurant to sample a wide range of foods and the country’s famous craft-beer scene.
Thingvellir
This national park and key stop on the Golden Circle route throws on shifting tectonic plates and vast valleys full of greenery, bubbling geysers and thermal hot springs.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
This region of Iceland is known for its dramatic landscapes. Towards the western tip, the Snæfellsjökull National Park is overlooked by Snæfellsjökull Volcano, topped with a glacier. You can also venture through lava fields to reach the black-stained Djúpalónssandur Beach.
Mývatn
Dominated by the volcanic lake of Mývatn, this region in northern Iceland is a great place to relax. A small village called Reykjahlíð offers home comforts, while the naturally heated lagoon serves up soothing waters. Nearby is Hverir, home to hot springs, boiling mud pots and fumaroles.
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