So bring along a travel towel– you'll want something small and packable you can throw in your backpack, but also something that will dry you off so you're not walking around the chilly hills of Iceland while sopping wet.
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So bring along a travel towel– you'll want something small and packable you can throw in your backpack, but also something that will dry you off so you're not walking around the chilly hills of Iceland while sopping wet.
The wind and rain can be brutal at times, so make sure you wear at least three layers during all seasons. Jeans - jeans are suitable for a walk in a town only, definitely not for hiking or, even more, glacier hiking! Non-waterproof jackets - waterproof outer layers are essential in Iceland during all seasons.
A nice shirt and jeans for example with dark or brown shoes will work perfectly as well. But since it can get chilly during the winter time, I would recommend bringing a warm jacket, coat or blazer to keep you warm while you hop between different bars and nightclubs. Shark tasting & Icelandic Beer.
Water bottleBefore the tourism industry boomed, locals would never buy bottled water, “because clean water is free in Iceland and can be found in lakes, waterfalls, and rivers”. When traveling in Iceland, bring a bottle and fill it up from taps and, clean rivers and waterfalls.
Do you provide towels, bathrobes, or slippers? Our two types of entry tickets—Comfort and Premium—include the use of a towel. However, the Premium ticket also includes the use of a bathrobe. If you have a Comfort ticket and would like a bathrobe, you can rent them for ISK 1500 each.
Most locals only use card payments instead of cash, and you likely won't run into any small businesses in any of the small Icelandic towns that only take cash, no matter how small your purchase is. Again, for the most convenience, opt to bring your credit and debit cards with you to Iceland and pay that way.
Are swim suits required at the Blue Lagoon? Bathing suits are worn in and around all areas of the bathing lagoon, including the sauna. You can bring your own, or rent them from reception. You can also rent towels and bathrobes.
Once you hit the showers you have to wash with soap and without your swimsuit. Icelanders take swimming pool hygine very seriously, so don't think of trying to skip the showers! Leave your towel and shampoo in the nearby shelves.
Respect nature by leaving it as you found itPerhaps the most important piece of Iceland etiquette for visitors to remember is the 'leave no trace' rule, which means that you leave natural areas as you found them.