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Iceland

country · Iceland

Overview

Iceland is a country in Europe, with its capital at Reykjavik.

Key facts

CountryIceland
CurrencyISK

About the country

Iceland lies in Europe.

Its capital is Reykjavik.

Practical information

You will pay in ISK (Krona).

The main language spoken is Icelandic.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Flying is the usual way to reach Iceland. Search live fares with the Find flights link.

Cities in Iceland

Bigger destinations to explore in Iceland include Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður, Akureyri, Keflavík, Reykjanesbær, Selfoss, Ísafjörður, Sauðárkrókur and Egilsstaðir. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.

Exploring the country

To plan Iceland, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Iceland

Search hotels in Iceland on Booking.com ↗

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Getting around Iceland

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.