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Iceland Trip Planning
Located between Europe and North America, Iceland is a mountainous island in the North Atlantic. Although she can be a bit austere, Iceland is a country of exquisite splendor. Eruptions of lava, hot springs, geysers, spectacular fissures and awesome glaciers seem surreal at times, but they make this land utterly remarkable travel destinations. Iceland was settled by the Nordic and Celtic people, in the 9th century AD. Indeed, a Norwegian Viking named Ingólfur Arnarson, established the first settlement on what is today known as Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.
Of all Iceland’s wonders, perhaps the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are the most famous. A surprisingly large number of people believe they can only be seen in winter, but that is not true. They are visible all year long. The Midnight Sun, which occurs in Scandinavia during early summer, is another popular favorite travel destinations. During this phenomenon, you can see the sun at midnight, and if you want the opposite, catch the Polar Night, during the winter months.
At some point in your travel vacation, you will most likely spend some time in Reykjavik City, Iceland’s capital. It is one of the cleanest, greenest cities in the world, and the nightlife is vibrant. The variety of pubs, bars, cafes and dance halls is endless, and live music is becoming a trademark. In fact, there is at least one concert on any given night. The assortment of local craft shops and Scandinavian designer stores making shopping an adventure, as does the Kringlan shopping mall.
Of course, if you come to Iceland, you simply must try a whale-watching tour. A natural habitat for whales, dolphins and seals, the ocean surrounding Reykjavik is ideal for catching a glimpse. Tours will generally pass by Puffin Island, too. Built in 1988, and considered to be Reykjavik’s landmark, the Perlan, or Pearl, is located under a large glass dome. This dome sits atop huge tanks, which are used to store the natural hot water for heating the city, and houses a rotating restaurant. The cuisine is divine, and the views spectacular.
Is Viking history your thing? If so, check out some of Reykjavik’s museums. Also make sure to visit the Sun Voyager, which is a massive steel sculpture of a Viking ship. Created by Jon Gunnar Arnason, it can be found on Mt, Esja, and is best viewed at sunrise or sunset. Another stop that is well worth making is the Restaurant Fjorugardurinn. Here you will experience a traditional Viking feast, amidst Viking décor. This unique eating establishment allows you to step back, and get a first-rate taste of Viking culture.
A very popular tourist attraction in Iceland is the Blue Lagoon. This outdoor, geothermal seawater pool is approximately 45-minutes, by car, from Reykjavik. The fluorescent blue pool, covered in steam, stays at about 104-degrees all year long.
Iceland’s amazing scenery and unique attractions are sure to both awe and delight. Strikingly beautiful and strangely ascetic, your vacation to Iceland will leave you with many wonderful memories.
Iceland, Glaciers, Gysers and Aurora in 3D HD. Northern Lights.
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Iceland Europe's Wild Gem
Over a thousand years ago, a disgruntled Viking gave this country its cold sounding name. But there is an old saying that Iceland is not a land of ice--the friendliness of the people have melted much of that away. In fact, only 12% of the country is covered with ice and the average winter temperature in Reyjavik is warmer than in New York City!
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