📌 Basic Facts  

• Capital: Reykjavík  
• Area: 103,125 km²  
• Population: ~389,000 (2025)  
• Official Language: Icelandic  
• Currency: Icelandic Króna (ISK)  
• Government: Unitary parliamentary republic  
• Independence: June 17, 1944 (from Denmark)  

📍 Geography & Location  

Located between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It’s the westernmost country in Europe and one of the most geologically active places on Earth.  

🏞 Nature & Landscape  

• Over 130 volcanoes — many still active  
• Glaciers cover ~11% of the land (e.g., Vatnajökull)  
• Geysers, lava fields, black sand beaches  
• Famous waterfalls: Gullfoss, Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss  
• Midnight sun in summer, aurora borealis in winter  

🌡 Climate  

• Subarctic to oceanic  
• Mild winters and cool summers (thanks to the Gulf Stream)  

📜 Historical Highlights  

• Settled by Norsemen in the 9th century  
• Althing (est. 930 AD) — one of the world’s oldest parliaments  
• Under Norwegian and then Danish rule for centuries  
• Became a republic in 1944 after WWII  

🕌 Religion  

• ~61% Church of Iceland (Lutheran)  
• ~25% non-religious  
• Small minorities of other Christian and pagan groups  

💰 Economy (2025 est.)  

• GDP: ~$35.3 billion  
• GDP per capita: ~$90,280 (5th highest globally)  
• Key sectors: tourism, fishing, renewable energy, tech  
• Known for geothermal and hydroelectric power  

🏝 Top Attractions  

• Blue Lagoon geothermal spa  
• Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss)  
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon  
• Snæfellsnes Peninsula  
• Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja Church  

⚽ Sports & Culture  

• Football is the most popular sport  
• Strong traditions in literature, sagas, and folklore  
• Icelandic music, cinema, and design are globally recognized  

🎯 Fun Facts  

• No standing army — one of the most peaceful nations  
• One of the highest literacy and life expectancy rates  
• Belief in elves and hidden people is still part of the culture  🔹Tap water is among the purest in the world  

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Day 1 - 11.08.2023

• we took a quick, three hour, flight from Gdansk to Reykjavik

• we were amazed how light it is outside at 10 pm

• enjoyed our first glimpses of the Icelandic nature scape from a luxurious empty bus to the city centre

Day 2 - 12.08.2023

• we purchased two classic Icelandic sweaters at The Handknitting Association of Iceland
• enjoyed The Pride Parade on the Rainbow Street
• we met our traveling partners from Belgium, Jim and Nona and got a rental car
• we caught small ferry to a remote island Vestmannaeyjar

Day 3 - 13.08.2023

• we explored the Stórhöfði (Storhofdi) cliffs early morning to Puffins
• we toured Eldheimar Museum “The Pompey of the North” - site of volcanic eruption in 1973
• we climbed Eldfell Volcano
• we visited wild Icelandic horses
• we took the ferry back the the mainland
• we walked around the amazing Seljalandsfoss waterfall and visited hidden Gljufrabui waterfall
• we visited one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland - Skógafoss waterfall, where we climbed 527 stairs to the top

Day 4 - 14.08.2023

• we started our day with a Blueberry Pancake breakfast with a view of the lava fields and snow capped Icelandic Mountains
• attempted to drive to Sigöldugljúfur Canyon, however, the road condition prohibited us from completing the journey
• visited a tiny local church nestled in the Icelandic mountains
• visited the moss covered lava fields formed from the 1763 volcanic eruption
• visited the Skaftárhreppur waterfalls
• visited the spectacular Lomagnour Mountain Scenic Spot
• hiked to the Svartifoss waterfall, known for its black basalt columns

Day 5 - 15.08.2023

• visited the Hofskirkja Moss Church build in 1883
• visited Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon
• walked along the beautiful black sanded Diamond Beach
• visited an amazing Jökulsárlón glacial lake where we rescued a piece of floating iceberg and took it home
• enjoyed evening whiskeys chilled with 1000 year old iceberg ice

Day 6 - 16.08.2023

• spent the morning driving to the amazing Sigöldugljúfur Canyon
• we hiked along the bank until we reached the picturess basalt lava pillars

Day 7 - 17.08.2023

• visited Vik for a little shopping and a quick lunch
• visited the Reynisfjara Beach (Black Sand Beach featured in the Game of Thrones Season 7 “Beyond the Wall” Episode)
• drove to the top of the Dyrhólaey Viewpoint where we enjoyed a staggering views of Iceland's South Coast and Dyrhólaey Arch
• visited the ancient rock houses of Drangurinn í Drangshlíð
• stayed in amazing Geysir Hotel

Day 8 - 18.08.2023

• woke very early to visit the Strokkur Geyser Fields before the crowds arrived
• explored Iceland famous “Golden Circle”
• visited the Iceland’s biggest and most famous waterfall - the Gullfoss waterfall
• hiked around the ridge line of the Kerid Crater 
• soaked for hours in The Blue Lagoon thermal hot springs

Day 9 - 19.08.2023

• explored the capital city of Reykjavik
• visited Harpa Concert Hall and Kolaportid, the largest flea market
•  we discovered that the City was celebrating its 237 Birthday with street parties, live music and a wonderful evening concert

Day 10 - 20.08.2023

• early fly back to Gdańsk, Poland