Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
Insight Guides Iceland

Travel made easy. Ask local experts.
Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Iceland is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Northern Lights, Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon, and cultural gems like Puffin-spotting on the coast at Borgarfjorour-Eystri, Vik and Latrabjarg, the attractive harbour at Heimaey, and the spectacular Geysir, which gave its name to all the world's geysers.

Features of this travel guide to Iceland:
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Iceland's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Iceland with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Reykjavik; The Reykjavik Peninsula; The Southwest; Vestmannaeyjar (The Westman Islands); The Southeast; Snaefellsnes and the West; The West Fjords; Hunafloi and Skagafjordur; Akureyri and Surroundings; Grimsey; Lake Myvatn; The Northeast; The East Fjords; The Interior

Looking for a specific guide to Reykjavik? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Reykjavik for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
Insight Guides Iceland

Travel made easy. Ask local experts.
Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Iceland is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Northern Lights, Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon, and cultural gems like Puffin-spotting on the coast at Borgarfjorour-Eystri, Vik and Latrabjarg, the attractive harbour at Heimaey, and the spectacular Geysir, which gave its name to all the world's geysers.

Features of this travel guide to Iceland:
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Iceland's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Iceland with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Reykjavik; The Reykjavik Peninsula; The Southwest; Vestmannaeyjar (The Westman Islands); The Southeast; Snaefellsnes and the West; The West Fjords; Hunafloi and Skagafjordur; Akureyri and Surroundings; Grimsey; Lake Myvatn; The Northeast; The East Fjords; The Interior

Looking for a specific guide to Reykjavik? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Reykjavik for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides
Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides

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Insight Guides Iceland

Travel made easy. Ask local experts.
Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Iceland is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Northern Lights, Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon, and cultural gems like Puffin-spotting on the coast at Borgarfjorour-Eystri, Vik and Latrabjarg, the attractive harbour at Heimaey, and the spectacular Geysir, which gave its name to all the world's geysers.

Features of this travel guide to Iceland:
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Iceland's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Iceland with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Reykjavik; The Reykjavik Peninsula; The Southwest; Vestmannaeyjar (The Westman Islands); The Southeast; Snaefellsnes and the West; The West Fjords; Hunafloi and Skagafjordur; Akureyri and Surroundings; Grimsey; Lake Myvatn; The Northeast; The East Fjords; The Interior

Looking for a specific guide to Reykjavik? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Reykjavik for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781839053146
Publisher: Apa Publications
Publication date: 09/13/2022
Series: Insight Guides Series
Edition description: 10th ed.
Pages: 344
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The best of Iceland 6

An Extraordinary Island 17

Forged by Fire, Honed by Ice 19

History & features

Decisive dates 26

Ultima Thule 31

The Coming of Christianity 40

The Dark Ages 45

The Push For Independence 53

Modern Iceland 61

The Politics of Fishing 64

The Icelanders 71

Icelandic Literature 85

The Icelandic Language 91

In Pursuit of Njáll 92

Heroes And Heroines Of The Sagas 94

Living with the Environment 99

Environmental Protection 106

Harvesting the Sea 111

Whaling 115

Life on the Land 116

Food and Drink 118

A Naturalist's Paradise 123

Places

Introduction 137

Reykjavík 141

Embracing the Night 148

The Reykjanes Peninsula 158

The Southwest 167

Laying Down the Law 172

Vestmannaeyjar (The Westman Islands) 184

The Southeast 195

Natural Wonders 202

Snæfellsnes and the West 207

The West Fjords 219

Observing Iceland's Sea Birds 228

Húnaflói and Skagafjörbur 233

Akureyri and Surroundings 241

Icelandic Hauntings 250

Grímsey 255

Lake Myvatn 263

Outdoor Pursuits 270

The Northeast 274

Icelandic Horses 281

The East Fjords 285

The Interior 297

Flowers among the Lava 304

Travel tips

Transport

Getting There 316

Getting Around 317

A-Z

Accommodation 322

Admission Charges 322

Budgeting for Your Trip 322

Children 322

Climate 322

Crime and Safety 323

Customs Regulations 324

Disabled Travellers 324

Eating out 324

Electricity 324

Embassies 324

Etiquette 324

Health and medical care 324

Internet 325

Left luggage 325

LGBTQ travellers 325

Lost property 325

Maps 325

Media 325

Money 325

Opening Hours 326

Photography 326

Postal Services 326

Public Holidays 326

Religious Services 327

Shopping 327

Tax 327

Telephones 327

Time Zone 327

Toilets 327

Tourist information 327

Tour operators and travel agents 328

Visas and Passports 329

Websites and apps 329

Weights and measures 329

Language

About Icelandic 330

Pronunciation Tips 330

Vowels and Consonants 330

Geography 330

At the Restaurant 330

Useful Words and Phrases 331

Signs 331

Numbers 331

Further Reading

General 332

Literature 332

Crime Fiction 332

Other insight Guides 332

Maps

Iceland 138

Central Reykjavik 144

Reykjavik 152

Reykjanes Peninsula 160

The Southwest 168

Pingvelli 169

Heimaey 186

The Southeast 196

Skaftafell 199

Snæfellsnes and the West 208

West Fjords 220

North Central Iceland 234

Akureyri 242

Lake Myvatn 265

The Northeast 279

East Fjords 287

The interior 300

Inside front cover Iceland

Inside back cover Reykjavik

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