Facts About Iceland

Bank holiday

The first weekend in August is Bank Holiday where Monday is also a day off. This weekend is part of the traditions in Iceland and always means very heavy traffic all over the country when thousands of people, especially the young, go camping and camping festivals are organized in different places in Iceland.

Tips from travellers: Expect the unexpected!

“The first word I would use to describe Iceland is “unusual”. Everything there is unusual if you are used to other European countries. If you are going to visit Iceland, get used to expecting the unexpected!”

Visits...

Don't be surprised if you are invited to someone's home for a dinner or for after dinner. It is more common in Iceland than in many other countries. Remember to remove your shoes in the hallway before you enter a home. Because of unpredictable weather our homes would soon be a mess if everyone entered in their shoes!

If you are invited to a birthday party, it would be nice to bring a small gift - also to wedding parties and christenings.

Shrove Monday in Iceland

Shrove Monday in February is when all mothers (or fathers!) are virtually obliged to make a lot of buns to eat with whipped cream, chocolate etc. Every bakery and grocery is full of delicious buns too.