What should you pay attention to when traveling by car in Iceland?

Things to note when traveling to Iceland:

1. Medical treatment: Iceland has good medical and health conditions and no infectious diseases. But medical care is expensive. Chinese citizens traveling to Iceland can bring a small amount of basic medicines. If you develop an illness in Iceland, you can contact the hospital through your accommodation or dial 112. All medical expenses are borne by yourself. Chinese citizens who come to Iceland to live for a long time will receive medical insurance once they obtain a local labor permit and residence permit, and all residents will enjoy the same medical treatment.

2. There are no trains in Iceland by self-driving. For short-distance travel, you usually take a car. Due to the winding roads and bad weather in Iceland, you must be careful when driving, especially in winter when the roads are icy. If you drive by yourself, it is recommended to choose main roads. The fewer the numbers in the Icelandic highway code, the better the road conditions. One digit, such as Route 1, has the best road conditions; three digits, such as Route 468, has poor road conditions. Due to Iceland’s vast territory, sparsely populated areas, complex road conditions, and many hidden dangers in the wild, it is difficult to deal with accidents in a timely manner. It is not recommended to travel alone by car. If you are traveling by car in winter, it is recommended to rent a large jeep. Ice law stipulates that you must turn on your lights whenever you drive in Iceland.

3. Because Icelanders have a sparse population, with only more than 200,000 people, procreation is encouraged. Unmarried cohabitation and having children are all legal. If you encounter a girl younger than your daughter pushing a stroller and sunbathing on the street, don’t make a fuss, because it is legal to have children over the age of 16 in Iceland.

4. Breakfast is usually included when staying in a hotel, but there are absolutely no facilities such as slippers, boiling water, and shower gel in the room. You must bring everything by yourself.

5. If possible, be sure to visit Iceland’s fish, shrimp and wool manufacturers.

6. It is strongly recommended to travel around Iceland by car. Iceland’s pollution-free natural environment - mountains, clouds and sea fog can only be seen in Tibet in China, but the exotic customs of Iceland are unmatched in Tibet. A short trip around the island by car can take as short as a week, or as long as a month, it all depends on the time and mood of the traveler.

7. Due to geographical reasons, Iceland’s prices are the most expensive among the Nordic countries. Icelandic currency is measured in Icelandic Krona. Generally, 1,000 Icelandic Krona is equivalent to about 100-110 yuan in RMB.

8. Taking a bath in the Blue Lagoon hot spring is the main attraction in Iceland, but many tourists don’t know this in advance. They either don’t bring a swimming suit, or they stuff it in their suitcases and don’t take it with them. Although swimming suits are sold at the hot spring lake, they are extremely expensive. It is recommended that tourists bring swimming suits and bath towels with them, but they do not need to bring shampoo and soap, which are included in the ticket.

9. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places in Iceland. There are generally no restrictions on outdoor use, but littering of cigarette butts is not allowed.

10. Reserve a little more time for connecting flights and check before departure. Because Icelandic airlines do not have strong cooperative relations with airlines from other places, if the two airlines do not cooperate, you cannot check-in for two flights at once. You will need to enter the country and collect your luggage in the transit country first, and then check-in. Go to the departure hall to find the Icelandic airline, apply for CHECK-IN, and then leave the country.

11. Buying souvenirs is very expensive in both big cities, but tax refunds are available. Small towns or eastern cities are cheaper.

12. If you stay at AkureyriYH and sign up for the North-Sailing whale watching tour, you will get a 25% discount, and you can also call to reserve a spot. 13. There are discounts for students at Myvatn Hot Spring.

14. Speeding fines are very high in Iceland, and the section from Akureyri to Husavik is often patrolled by police cars during the day.

15. The wire plug has two round legs. Not every model is suitable. Only round ones are embedded. Other trapezoidal and square ones may not be suitable, so prepare in advance.