Facts About Iceland

Travel Safely in Iceland

Do not underestimate the dangers you could encounter in Iceland. Strangers do not easily understand the behavior of our nature and our weather.

A website, Safetravel.is is available to help our foreign guests understand what to expect when you go driving, hiking, biking, swimming, horseback riding, climbing, sailing etc. in Iceland. You can also read all about our telecommunications, our emergency number 112, other useful phone numbers and about emergency situations and rescue. 

The fact is that every year, lives are lost because our foreign travelers didn't inform themselves OR believe the advices they were given. Only a few weeks ago, two German mountain climbers did not return from their hike on Svínafellsjökull glacier and despite extensive rescue operations have not been found yet. And maybe they never will.

Come prepared and you will have a wonderful experience. Don't let your travel turn into the worst nightmare of your life.

Iceland Interior - Notify Someone!

A good rule is to always notify someone of your plans if you are going to visit the interior of Iceland, hike on the glaciers or explore the uninhabited parts of the country! You could notify your hotel, the police station, friends etc.

Don't wander off alone in the middle of nowhere without at least someone knowing about your travel plans and intentions. Far too many foreigners ignore this simple rule at their own risk. If they do get lost, they are in deep trouble.

Photo: Snaefellsjokull glacier - Snaefellsnes, west Iceland.