Here you can find the most common questions that our staff at the Tourist Information Centre are asked. More

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland isn´t as cold as it sounds. Temperatures are moderate year-round. Average July temperatures are around 11°C in Reykjavík - the north and east are often the warmest parts in the summer. More

The Icelandic króna (ISK). All major currencies can be exchanged at the airport, banks and currency exchanges. More

Summer visitors who arrive to a bright midnight sky and ask when it gets dark in Iceland are sometimes told "in the middle of August." More

In an emergency, dial 112 to contact the police, call for an ambulance or the fire-fighting service. Speak slowly and distinctly. State telephone number and address. More

Most shops in Reykjavík, particularly shops on Laugavegur- Reykjavík’s main shopping street - are open: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 In the downtown area shops are usually closed on Sundays except for bakeries, florists, souvenir shops and book stores. More

Icelandic is a North Germanic language, the main language of Iceland. It is the closest living relative of Faroese and Norwegian. More

Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis are natural light or a glow that displays in the sky and observed at night. More

Finding parking space in Reykjavik, Akureyri or other towns in Iceland is relatively easy. In Reykjavik and Akureyri there are Multi-Storey car Parks and large parking lots that are cheaper than the meters. An hour for parking costs between 40 and 100 ISK, on average one USD. More

The population of Iceland has decreased for the first time since 1889. On 1 January 2010 the population was 317,630, compared with 319,368 1 January 2009. The population decrease is due to a record negative net migration in 2009. More

The following days are public holidays in Iceland. Most shops and businesses are closed on these days, but on many public holidays some food stores remain open. More

The REYKJAVÍK WELCOME CARD makes it easier for you to enjoy the best that the city has to offer. Available for 24, 48 or 72 hours and offering great value for money, the welcome card gives you free admission to all of Reykjavík’s thermal pools, a great many museums and other attractions, unlimited travel on the Reykjavík buses, discounts at shops and restaurants and free internet access. More

For all its beauty, our country is not entirely harmless. If you plan on exploring Icelandic nature, be on the safe side and have a look at safetravel.is. More

Service and VAT are invariably included in prices in Iceland and tipping is never required. However, if you are very pleased with the service provided, Icelanders are generally not offended if they are offered a tip. More

Admissions prices into museums, thermal pools and on buses are often reduced or free for children More

To help make your trip memorable, visit the official Tourist Information Centre More

Iceland is an island in the North Atlantic, north-west of the United Kingdom and near the east coast of Greenland. More

There are several ways to go online in Reykjavík. Cafes and hotels with wireless Internet can be found throughout the city, and there are many opportunities to connect your own laptop. More