What is the food etiquette in Iceland?

If you are used to dining in other Nordic countries and in Europe, then dining in Iceland should not present any problems at all. Wrists should be resting on the table while keeping hands visible and the fork should be held in the left hand while the knife is held in the right. Throwing away food is frowned upon.



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Water bottle Before 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.

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Yes, the water is perfectly safe to drink in Iceland. Unless marked otherwise, tap water is considered safe, and because of where it comes from, you know you're getting it in its purest form. Nearly all of Iceland's tap water is sourced from groundwater – stored deep in wells under the earth's surface.

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Leggings are ideal for Iceland, being both easy to layer and good for moving around in when you're doing some of the adventure activities. And unlike jeans, they dry easily.

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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.

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Don't go into a swimming pool without showering naked first. And they are VERY strict about one rule in particular: you must shower naked first. It is a crucial requirement. Icelandic pools have limited chemicals, so they rely on people keeping squeaky clean to keep the pool clean.

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