Frequently asked questions about Iceland's tourism

Lead: Iceland is located in the mid-Atlantic ridge, with active magmatism. There are as many as 30 active volcanoes in China, which is one of the most active volcanic areas in the world. Three quarters of the whole land is plateau, and there are narrow plains along the coast. Mount Vanadals, the highest peak, is 2 1 19 meters above sea level. 165438+ 0.5% of the total area of Glacier Island. Because glaciers and volcanoes coexist on a large scale, they are called? Land of ice and fire? . The northern part has a cold tundra climate; The south has a temperate maritime climate, with an annual precipitation of 2000 mm on the south bank and about 450 mm on the north bank. Aurora often appears in autumn and winter. Here are some frequently asked questions about tourism in Iceland.

1. When is a good time to travel to Iceland?

It is suitable all year round, because Iceland has different scenery in different seasons. In fact, choosing winter or summer depends on the purpose of your trip. Aurora can be seen in winter, and the hotel price is relatively cheap, but the sunshine time is relatively short. Summer is from June to August every year, and it is also the tourist season in Iceland. The hotel price doubles, but the climate is suitable, and the sunshine time can reach 22 hours every day. Many tourists will be shocked by the midnight sunshine in Iceland and have no resistance to Iceland in an instant.

2. What's the weather like in Iceland?

The weather in Iceland is unpredictable, and it is not uncommon for the itinerary to be changed or deleted. Therefore, before you travel to Iceland, you must adjust your mind, let go of your arms and enjoy this unforgettable journey. It is suggested to arrange the trip flexibly and prepare several plans, because the weather changes too much to predict. It snows in summer and snowstorms in winter are not uncommon.

3. What clothes do you need to bring when traveling to Iceland?

Iceland has an average of 164 days of rain and snow every year, and it is often windy. Shops in Iceland never sell umbrellas, because umbrellas are really useless in Iceland, and the wind is too strong and it is easy to blow a headache. Therefore, it is recommended that you take measures to prevent cold, wind and rain when traveling in Iceland. No matter whether you travel to Iceland in summer or winter, you should bring at least one thick coat, hat, scarf and gloves, thermal underwear and waterproof hiking shoes. When you go to Iceland in summer, you should wear sunscreen, because the ultraviolet rays are too strong, and a photo is just like the skin of Asians in Tan Can.

4. How to apply for an Icelandic visa?

Many people ask this question, and we plan to write a special topic on how to apply for a visa in the future. Now briefly, Iceland belongs to the Schengen country, and you can go to Iceland with a Schengen visa. Most of the visa services in Iceland are outsourced to the Danish Consulate, so the Icelandic tourist visas in the coastal areas of Britain, the United States and China are issued by the Danish Consulate.

5. What are the places worth visiting in Iceland?

Iceland's classic routes are blue lagoons and golden rings, which are almost a must for all tourists. Besides, there are many places worth visiting in Iceland, such as the Yugu Salon on the southern coast and glacial lake, the Sniffing Mountain scenic spot in the west, the volcanic highland scenic spot in the middle and so on.

6. How can I see the Northern Lights?

Suiyuan! Seeing the northern lights can only be said to be difficult. Don't take seeing the Northern Lights as the purpose of traveling, otherwise it is easy to be disappointed. From mid-September to the end of March every year, it is possible to see the Northern Lights anywhere in Iceland. The Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon. Aurora is produced when particles of the sun collide with atoms in the atmosphere. Whether you can see it depends on the weather and luck at that time. If it is cloudy, the light pollution is too large, which will affect the effect of watching the Northern Lights. For the sake of safety, many tourists will join a tour group with professionals to observe the direction of the Northern Lights. The chances of watching the Northern Lights with them are higher, but they must wear warm clothes, because they often have to struggle all night.

7. What's the price in Iceland?

Prices in Iceland are still relatively high. It costs 30 to 50 dollars to eat a main course in a restaurant, and 200 dollars to stay in a hotel with poor conditions during the tourist season.

8. Which restaurant in Reykjavik can eat Icelandic food?

Crayfish soup and seafood barbecue in Sea Baron restaurant, address: Geirsgata 8, Reykjavik.

You can eat Icelandic sheep's head in the fast food restaurant at BSI Coach Terminal, address: Vatnsmyrarvegur 10.

The taste menu of seafood barbecue restaurant, whale meat, seabird meat and other grotesque Icelandic dishes can be tasted. Address: sk? Ralph. r？ ust？ gur 14。

Sushi Samba Restaurant makes delicious sushi with fresh Icelandic fish. Address:? ingolstr？ ti 5。

9. How much is an Icelandic sweater?

Almost all Icelanders own a sweater, and many Icelanders can knit sweaters. Icelandic sweaters are warm, unique in pattern, soft, light and waterproof, which is very suitable for the weather in Iceland. An adult sweater is about 100-200 euros.

10 What language is spoken in Iceland?

The official language of Iceland is Icelandic, but almost all Icelanders can understand or speak fluent English.

1 1 Is it safe to travel to Iceland?

Driving in Iceland is relatively safe, except in winter, of course, because the weather is very bad in winter.

12. Where can I camp in Iceland?

There are many camping sites in Iceland, and summer is the camping season. Many Icelanders like to take their families camping in the suburbs. The camping area in Iceland is fully equipped with bathrooms and toilets, as well as a kitchen.

13. Do I need to book tickets in advance for Blue Lake Hot Springs?

It's best to book tickets for the Blue Lagoon online first, because there are many tourists going to the Blue Lagoon to soak in hot springs, and the team with electronic tickets is much faster than those who buy tickets on the spot.

14. What outdoor adventures are there in Iceland?

Cycling, diving, glacier hiking, volcano hiking, snowmobiling and so on.