Facts About Iceland

Icelandic Meat

You must try highland lamb. Absolutely the favorite meat in Iceland. No hormones! Also, hangikjöt (smoked lamb) is a very traditional food in Iceland, served as a warm main dish or cold.

Svið is a burned sheep-head, a traditional speciality. It tastes good although some might be a bit put off looking at it while eating...

Rjúpa (ptarmigan) and hreindýr (reindeer) can be had in some places during early winter.

Photo: Leg of lamb

http://www.facts-about-iceland.com/files/SecretsofIceland2009.pdf

Electricity and socket type

The voltage is 220V. Frequency is 50Hz. The most common type of socket head is the “Schuko” plug and receptacle with side grounding contacts. However, you can also use a normal two rounded pins socket type as the plug accommodates both.

Icelandic Fish and Seafood

There is a wide selection of fresh seafood, such as cod and haddock in most restaurants and if you dip your head into the fishmonger's you will have an even bigger feast for the eyes. Salmon and trout is also available, the salmon comes both wild and farmed. Try graflax (salmon cured with dill).

Photo: Haddock - from Wikipedia commons.

Havamal - The Wisdom of the North

Hávamál is the wisdom of the north; it is more than a thousand years old and it is the Viking guide on how you treat your guests and friends, how you should live your life, behave and even travel.

he is truly wise
who's travelled far
and knows the ways of the world.
he who has travelled
can tell what spirit
governs the men he meets.

Thumbs up for Icelandic Women

Would you believe that there are more women than men attending the Icelandic universities. In 2004 36,5% were men and 63,5% women!

Iceland food

You should absolutely taste some of the more remarkable food in Iceland such as the famous skyr, smoked lamb, fresh fish or even the rotten shark!

I can assure you that every type of food in Iceland is of the highest quality. Think clean water, pollution-free atmosphere and marvellous nature and you'll understand why.

You might not always like the looks or the smell of something... but do try it! At least once, please :-).

http://www.facts-about-iceland.com/files/SecretsofIceland2009.pdf