What necessities do you need to take to travel to Iceland?

The voltage in Iceland is 220V, 50Hz, and the socket is a two-hole round needle, so you need to carry a conversion plug.

1, medical

Iceland has good medical and health conditions and no infectious diseases. But the medical expenses are high.

China citizens who travel to Iceland can take a small amount of essential drugs. If you get sick in Iceland, you can contact the hospital through your residence or call 1 12. All medical expenses are self-care.

China citizens who have lived in Iceland for a long time can get medical insurance once they have obtained the local labor permit and residence permit, and all residents enjoy the same medical treatment.

2. Autopilot

There are no trains in Iceland, so short trips usually take a bus. Due to the winding roads and bad weather in Iceland, you must be careful when driving, especially when the road is frozen in winter.

If you drive by yourself, it is recommended to choose the main road. The fewer road codes in Iceland, the better the road conditions. 1, such as expressway 1, has the best road conditions. The three-digit number is 468, and the road conditions are very poor.

Due to Iceland's vast territory and sparse population, complex road conditions and many hidden dangers in the wild, it is difficult to deal with accidents in time. It is not recommended to travel by car alone.

If you travel by car in winter, it is recommended to rent a large jeep. According to the ice law, you must turn on the light whenever you drive in Iceland.

3. Emergency call

Telephone number of local rescue department: 1 12

Embassy Tel: 552-675 1

National Hospital Tel: 525- 1000

4. Icelanders are vast and sparsely populated, with only over 200,000 people, so it is legal to encourage childbearing, unmarried cohabitation and having children.

If you meet a girl younger than your daughter in the street pushing a stroller to bask in the sun, don't make a fuss, because it is legal to give birth in Iceland 16 or above.

Usually the hotel includes breakfast, but there are absolutely no slippers, boiling water, bath lotion and other facilities in the room. You should bring everything by yourself.

6. If possible, be sure to visit Iceland's fish, shrimp and wool manufacturers.

Be sure to travel by boat in Iceland and taste the fresh shellfish that have just been salvaged, but you can eat brandy on the spot without being upset.

7. go on road trip around Iceland is strongly recommended. Iceland's pollution-free natural environment-mountains, clouds and fog-can only be seen in Tibet, China, but Iceland's exotic customs are unparalleled in Tibet. Driving around the island is as short as a week and as long as a month, depending on the time and mood of tourists.

Due to geographical reasons, the price in Iceland is the most expensive in the Nordic countries. Icelandic currency is calculated in Icelandic krona, and generally 1000 Icelandic krona is equivalent to about 100 yuan-1 10 yuan.

9. When coming to Iceland, taking a bath in the hot springs in the blue lagoon is the main program, but many tourists don't know in advance that they either don't bring their swimsuits or put them in their suitcases. Although there are swimsuits for sale in Wenquan Lake, they are extremely expensive. Visitors are advised to bring swimsuits and bath towels, but shampoo and soap are not required. These are included in the ticket.

10 Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places in Iceland. Outdoor is generally not restricted, but it is not good to throw cigarette butts.

1 1. Allow more time for connecting flight and check before taking off.

Because the cooperation between Icelandic Airlines and airlines in other places is not strong, if the two airlines don't cooperate, they can't handle two flights at a time when checking in. They need to enter the transit country to claim their luggage, then find Icelandic Airlines in the departure hall, then check in and then leave the country.

12. Souvenirs from two big cities are very expensive, but they can be returned. Small towns or eastern cities are cheaper.

13. Living in YH, Curreri, there is a 75% discount for signing up for the whale watching group of North Sailing. You can also call to reserve a seat.

14, Mi Hu hot spring students have a discount.

15, Iceland has a high speeding fine, and police cars often patrol the road from Curreri to Hu Savic every day.

16, the wire plug is round and has two feet, not all of them are used, only the round ones are embedded, and other trapezoidal ones are not necessarily applicable, so it needs to be prepared in advance.

Consumer tips

Northern Europe has always been an expensive region, and Iceland is the highest in Northern Europe, because almost all materials in Iceland are imported, including transportation costs, which are much higher than those in other countries.

If you have a big budget, you can stay in high-class hotels and restaurants, or you can enjoy delicious food in various restaurants, and then rent a car to Iceland, go on road trip, then the daily consumption is about 15000(IKR).

If the budget is tight, it is recommended to bring a sleeping bag, prepare your own meals or eat fast food in a coffee bar. In terms of transportation, the bus is also the main way, or you can find other backpackers to share the cost of renting a car. This consumption is about 2500(IKR) per day. Or you can choose to take a package tour for a few days, and spend about 7000-8000(IKR) every day.

Traveler's checks can be cashed at the bank, but a handling fee of $2.50 must be paid.

Credit cards are generally accepted, even in small supermarkets or souvenir shops.

There is no extra tip in Iceland. More advanced restaurants will add this service charge to the final bill, so there is no need to tip the waiter more. If you think the service is thoughtful, you can actually tip more, which will be very popular with the store.

Other activity budget

Tickets for nightclubs, shopping, museums or attractions: IKR 300-500 or so.

Cycling: IKR 2000/ hour

Whale watching: IKR 3500

Riding a motorcycle in the snow: snowmobile, IKR 8900/ Euro:150 (February 2009)

Dog sledding: ikr 12900/ hour (February 2009)

Northern Lights: IKR 4700 (February 2009)

Golden Ring Tour: IKR 9800 (February 2009)