Iceland
History
Settlement began the permanent human story of Iceland.
Commonwealth appears in Iceland's historical record.
Union with Norway tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Kalmar Union tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Denmark–Norway appears in Iceland's historical record.
Ceded to Denmark changed control of the territory.
Constitution and limited home rule set or updated Iceland's constitutional framework.
Extended home rule placed the territory under outside administration.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionNorthern Europe / Nordic
LanguageIcelandic
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Northern Lights: Long winter nights and low light pollution offer spectacular aurora displays.
- Geysers and Hot Springs: Strokkur erupts every few minutes; the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal icon.
- Midnight Sun: Summer days are virtually endless, with 24-hour daylight in June.
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Reykjavík
Akureyri
Selfoss
Húsavík
ÍsafjörðurPlanning questions
What is Iceland known for?Northern Lights, Geysers and Hot Springs, Midnight Sun.
What is the capital?Reykjavik.
Which language is useful?Icelandic.
When is the national day?17 June.
Upcoming events
Iceland National Day17 Jun 2026 · IcelandNo future Iceland-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Lamb soup
Skyr drinkKnown for
Northern LightsLong winter nightsGeysers and Hot SpringsMidnight SunCapital cityLocal food
Alpine Skiing