What should I pay attention to when traveling 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.

2. Medical treatment

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.

3. 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: 552-675 1, ethnic hospital: 525- 1000.

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.

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.

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

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.