How to be polite in Iceland?

Etiquette and Manners in Iceland
  1. Respect nature by leaving it as you found it. ...
  2. There is no word for 'please' in Icelandic. ...
  3. Shower before entering a sauna or pool. ...
  4. Take your shoes off when entering someone's home. ...
  5. Respect Iceland's food and traditions. ...
  6. You don't need to tip in restaurants. ...
  7. Stick to the roads when driving.




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Yes, you can wear jeans in Iceland. The summer and shoulder seasons are especially good times to travel in your most comfortable pair. If you plan to go on an adventurous excursion, we recommend wearing the appropriate, activewear clothing.

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Yes, you can wear jeans in Iceland. The summer and shoulder seasons are especially good times to travel in your most comfortable pair. If you plan to go on an adventurous excursion, we recommend wearing the appropriate, activewear clothing.

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Prohibited articles
  • Narcotics and dangerous drugs.
  • Various weapons, e.g. daggers with blades exceeding 12 cm, switchblade knives and flick stilettos, knuckles and various truncheons, crossbows and handcuffs.
  • Finely powdered snuff.
  • Moist snuff to be used orally, also available in bags.


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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.

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