202 1 Can I travel to Iceland now? Are there any interesting attractions in Iceland?

Iceland is a very beautiful city. If you want to travel, you can almost get ready now. At present, there are relevant regulations here, and tourists who can be vaccinated can enter the country without testing and isolation.

News Information From March 26th, Iceland will allow visitors from countries outside Schengen who have been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine to enter the country without having to undergo inspection and quarantine in COVID-19. As long as you have the "European Economic Area Vaccination Certificate authorized by the European Drug Administration" and the "Vaccination Certificate approved by the World Health Organization (WHO)", you can avoid being tested and quarantined in COVID-19 when you enter the country (at present, the only vaccine brands recognized by the European Drug Administration are Pfizer, Madena, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson).

If tourists produce forged documents, they will be punished the same as tourists from EU countries. A fine of 100000 Icelandic krona (about 5 100 RMB). They also announced that the "health assessment code" will be activated from May 1 day. If tourists come from low-risk areas, they only need to show negative proof of nucleic acid test to enter the country.

Catch the tail of the Northern Lights in April. Everyone is eager to see the Northern Lights. This astronomical change turned the long winter night into a natural lava lamp. Aurora is formed when charged particles from the sun enter the earth's magnetic field. You will see an ethereal light curtain, which may be green, white, purple and red. The northern lights flicker in the sky like silent fireworks.

You need good luck to see the true face of the Northern Lights. The official viewing season is from mid-September to mid-April of the following year, but the time may be longer under suitable conditions. The sky is darkest at the end of winter (an important factor to watch the Northern Lights), but there are also some unfavorable weather conditions, such as storms and thick clouds.

We suggest you go to the scenic spots on the outskirts of Reykjavik (these places include the Grotta Lighthouse in Thiana, or? Skjuhlie Mountain), you can also book a few nights at the country hotel and wait for the Northern Lights at night. Many hotels will provide wake-up service so that you can see the Northern Lights in the middle of the night. It is worth noting that you can see the Northern Lights without leaving the city. When the aurora is very strong, you can even see it in Reykjavik.

Aurora is almost impossible to predict, but there are various tools, applications and alarms that can predict related solar activities, so you can infer whether you can see aurora in the short term. Iceland Meteorological Bureau (Iceland)

MetOffice's comprehensive website describes aurora activity, cloud cover, sunshine and moonlight in detail, thus providing the forecast of aurora (usually one week in advance, from September to mid-April of the following year).

Other wonderful natural experiences

Walking for many days waiting for the spring snow and ice to melt; The best hiking time is from June to mid-September.

The highland adventure mountain road is sometimes opened from mid-June to early July and closed again in late September or early June 10.

Around the midsummer solstice of the midnight sun (June 2 1 day), there will be extreme days (especially in the northern region).

Whale watching can be seen all year round, but the best whale watching time is from June to August.

The best time to watch puffins is from mid-May to early or middle August.

Enjoy the hot spring

Throughout the year, unofficial recreational activities in Iceland are carried out in countless geothermal pools. You will find "geothermal pools" everywhere from the center of Reykjavik to the end of the isolated peninsula in Xixia Bay area.

It is no exaggeration to say that Iceland is a developing country. It is a huge volcano laboratory, which has a powerful force to shape the earth. There are spewing geysers, sticky mud, rumbling frozen volcanoes and glaciers crossing mountain roads.

The power of nature turned an ordinary experience into an unforgettable experience. Swimming in the swimming pool of geothermal lake will become a bath; A casual walk may turn into a hiking trip through a clear glacier; On a quiet camping night, you may also see the bright northern lights or the pink midnight sun.

There are not only countless natural beauty here, but also rich cultural life. Iceland has a series of literary heritages, from heroes in the Middle Ages to modern thrillers that won the Nobel Prize. Live music, visual arts, handicrafts and local food can be seen everywhere.

The northernmost capital of the world advocates egalitarianism, environmental awareness, and the famous relaxed style of the Nordic people, all of which are contained in the Icelandic personality.

Reykjavik, the northernmost capital of the world, is a combination of colorful buildings, maverick and creative people, jaw-dropping design and wild nightlife, which is unpredictable and charming.

Reykjavik's internationalization has surpassed its city scale in many ways. Although it is only a small town by international standards, there are excellent museums, charming art, rich food and fashionable cafes and bars in the city.

Under the glamorous appearance of "tourist resort" (which is an ideal base for a trip to the countryside), you will also find creative designs with great aesthetic awareness, as well as local people with simple folk customs and strong sense of community. Reykjavik is hidden in the snow-capped mountains, sitting on the rough sea and fresh and pure air. Like many tourists, you can't help falling in love with this place. Even if you leave, you will be ready to visit again.

Reykjavik Old Town

The old town of Reykjavik has many landscapes and interesting historical buildings. It is not only the center of Reykjavik, but also the focus of many historical hiking routes. Tianning Lake, located in the city center, is located here, and Ostulf is in the north. City Hall and Icelandic Parliament are located between Llur Park.

The National Museum is also worth your time to visit. This excellent museum displays handicrafts from colonial times to modern times. The exhibition perfectly presents the history and culture of Iceland, and the audio guide can also provide you with a lot of detailed information.

Hal Grims Cathedral

Reykjavik, a huge white concrete church (1945 ~ 1986), is a star attraction on postcards, which is particularly conspicuous in the city skyline and can be seen from 20 kilometers away. You can see the beautiful scenery of the city from the 74.5-meter-high tower.

Compared with the high-profile appearance, the interior of this Lutheran church is quite simple. The most striking thing is that 1992 has a huge organ with 5255 sound tubes. The scale of the church and its avant-garde design caused controversy, and its architect Gwyzyon Samuelsson did not see its work finished until his death.

Laugar Daroul

Laugardalur is located on a green land 4 kilometers east of the city center. It was once the main source of hot water in Reykjavik, so it was called "Hot Spring Valley". In the center of the park, you will find the remains of the old laundry room.

This park has become a local favorite because of the huge swimming pool Laugardalslau, which comes from geothermal hot springs. There are also hot springs, cafes, skating rinks, botanical gardens, sports and music venues, as well as a children's zoo and amusement park.

Save money: discount card

Reykjavik City Card (www.citycard.is; 24/48/72 hours kr3500/4700/5500) You can enter the municipal swimming pool/geothermal pool in Reykjavik, as well as most major art galleries and museums, or you can take Str? Tó bus and ferry to Vize Island. This card can be purchased at the General Tourism Administration, some travel agencies,10-1supermarkets, international youth hostels and many hotels.

Southwest Iceland &; Golden Circle There are black beaches extending along the Atlantic Ocean, geysers spewing from geothermal fields, waterfalls crossing cliffs, volcanoes rising from the inland horizon and glittering ice fields. The beautiful southwest of Iceland has many amazing natural landscapes, and it is also a relatively crowded and increasingly developed area.

Golden Circle (a tourist route including three famous scenic spots: Sinville National Park, Geyser and Golden Waterfall) is the most popular tourist destination outside Reykjavik. However, if you visit during off-peak hours or explore remote places, you will find more amazing and magnificent scenery.

The farther away, the more beautiful the scenery. Tourists' favorite attractions include the blue lagoon rich in silica, the Great Rift Valley in East Africa and the ruins of the old parliament in Hinville, far from Reykjavik. The swift sea water flows into the surface of Westminster Islands. At the far end of this area, there are towering Hekla volcano and Eyjafjallajokull ice sheet, and busy towns of Skogar and Vic are inhabited, hidden in the valleys of Tosmok and Landmannuruka.

Vesturland in West Iceland is geographically close to Reykjavik, but it feels very different from it. This area is very small, but there are many things to do: everything from the beach where the sea breeze roared to the village with a long history to the natural scenery that shocked the soul.

Many tourists turn a blind eye to this place, often allowing you to enjoy those remote and wonderful corners alone. There is a Neifer Glacier on Longsnefer Peninsula, which is very popular with tourists. Sneifel Glacier National Park is also a first-class destination for bird watching, whale watching, lava hiking and horseback riding.

Inside Rehote, you can explore lava tubes and desolate plateau glaciers, especially the giant Lange Glacier and its unique ice caves. Western Iceland also occupies an important position in the legend of heroes, and the legend of Laxd? The sixth note of a diatonic scale.

Saga) and The Legend of egil, two famous stories of the legend of heroes, happened in this gloomy water town, and related scenic spots were marked with sinister stone tablets. The lively Bor Garnes also has an extraordinary museum, which introduces the legends of Iceland.

Xixia Bay Area Xixia Bay Area is a microcosm of Iceland's wonderful customs, but it has been missed by a large number of tourists-only about 65,438+00% of those who come to Iceland come here. The south beach of Xixia Bay Area is vast and wide, with rugged bird cliffs behind it, and the colors are changeable and dreamlike.

Drive north along the rugged dirt road, and the coastal fjord next to it is charming. Across the continuous mountains in the middle of Xixia Bay, there will be a small fishing village with a traditional way of life. The northernmost part of Xixia Bay Area is Hauszuandier Nature Reserve, which is the most wonderful place in this quiet world. The hiking routes marked by stone tablets extend in all directions, and birds, arctic foxes and the distant sea can be seen along the way.

There are still few tourists interested in Strondil Beach. There are geothermal hot springs and seaside villages, which are full of the mystery of "the end of the world". There must be enough time to visit here, because most roads are unpaved and winding around the fjord. It is difficult to climb the mountain, but the scenery is always amazing. Once you get used to these beautiful scenery, I'm afraid you will be happy.

Northern Iceland Northern Iceland has a vast territory and rich geological wonders. Lava is as barren as the surface of the moon, geothermal mud pools are bubbling, waterfalls are unparalleled, mountains are covered with snow, and whales haunt the bay? The whole world is like a fairyland, showing the most beautiful scenery in Iceland.

Numerous wonderful places are waiting for you to discover: although Kireri is small, it always exudes the unique customs of big cities and surprises constantly; The sea breeze whistling in the pasture beside the fjord, and short Icelandic horses can be seen everywhere; At the end of the rugged road, the independent fishing village is fighting against nature.

On offshore islands, except for a few locals who are not afraid of hardship, there are only social seabirds with unique customs; The peninsula is silent and straight into the Arctic Circle. The river churned and drifted, and their hearts kept beating; The hiking trails in national parks can always bring you unparalleled beauty; The ski resort is not fake, and there are not many tourists, so you can enjoy it. The cold underwater world is full of wonders, and it is amazing to dive into it. Husavic is a whale watching center, and there are many emerging whale watching towns on the west bank of Eyaya Fjord.

The 200-kilometer section from Kloster, Baiya and Circiu to Hepburn in the southeast of Iceland is really exciting, crossing the vast gray glacier sand delta, passing through dilapidated farms, surrounding rugged mountain bottoms, passing through glacier tongues and frozen lakes. The only place to pass is the town.

The vast Watner glacier lurks in this area, and its huge frozen glacier pours into the sea along the steep valley. Glacial lake is a photographer's paradise. Wind and water carved the iceberg on this glacier lake into strange shapes. The desolate coastal desert in glacial sandy land is the aftermath of the difficult collision between ice and fire.

Further inland, it is the most active volcanic activity center in Iceland-the Laki volcano crack. At first glance, it looks so bleak. No wonder Skaftaffeta is so popular. The sheltered enclave between the glacier and the beach is beating the pulse of life and color, echoing the footsteps of hikers.

Binghehu

Icebergs with faint blue light float quietly like ghosts from a 25-square-kilometer glacial lake and enter the ocean. This fantastic scene (which can be seen everywhere around the ring road) is a natural movie scene.

In fact, you may have seen these scenes in Batman: The Mystery of the blur and James Bond's film Die Another Day. Brayda's Morkul Glacier originates from the majestic Watner Glacier ice sheet, and you can see the broken ice of the glacier. Boat trips between icebergs are very popular, or you can take a leisurely walk by the lake, watch seals, try to take pictures and use up your camera memory card.

Skaf tafel

Remember that beautiful and cruel white planet in Interstellar? It's being filmed here. Watner Glacier National Park, covering 65,438+02% of Iceland, is the source of all relevant chapters in geography books and geological history books. The sun, which hardly sets in summer, makes hikers feel relaxed. They can also watch waterfalls gurgling in the sun at midnight when no one is around.

The Watner Glacier ice sheet is all protected, including numerous sparkling estuarine glaciers and glacier rivers. There are incredible rock formations near Aspiji Canyon, beautiful waterfalls such as dettifoss and Svaty Waterfall, historic Laki Crater Group, Ascha Crater and other volcanoes on the plateau, and endless kinds of areas, which make geography, biology and history classes shine again.

Traveling on the circular highway in the highlands, you will feel that the towns in Iceland are really sparse; There seem to be more sheep than people; You may not touch the N 1 service station for miles on end. Aha, what you see is really the tip of the iceberg.

In the inland highlands, there are virtually no bridges for service, accommodation and crossing the river. Or, if something goes wrong, you have no protection. Looking out at this uninhabited area of vast expanse, you can imagine yourself on the Australian mainland or, as many people have commented, on the moon. This is not an overly active imagination in artistic creation-Apollo astronauts were trained here before landing on the moon.

Isolation-that's why people come here (and an opportunity to study geology on the spot). Although some travelers will be disappointed with the endless desolation of the mainland, others will fall at the foot of the most primitive natural scenery. This loneliness is very exciting. The scenery here is vast and boundless, but the road to go is very limited, so be prepared.

The best route to visit Iceland: driving on the roundabout.

The best way to explore Iceland is to rent a car and take the 1 route (Rte

1) To road trip, the highway 1 is also called the ring road. This 1, 330-kilometer-long asphalt gravel road is built around the island, passing through the green valley dotted with waterfalls, passing through the glacier tongue dripping from the ice sheet like cake icing, and passing through the desert plain covered with gray ice water deposited sand and the lava field covered with velvet moss. The scenery along the way is super spectacular-don't forget to turn while enjoying the beautiful scenery. You can take the ring road as the main route of self-driving and enter the wilderness along the tiny fork road.

Local cuisine All restaurants worth visiting have fish soup on the menu, including Narfeyrarstofa or Gamla.

Reeve, it is an indigenous dream to taste Icelandic mutton. Many restaurants serve boneless mutton, including Fjallakaffi. Fermented shark meat is an indispensable dish in the history of dark cuisine in Iceland, with a pungent taste. You can try this wet and soft food in Hoven, Bion.

Hepburn's fishing boats will salvage countless crayfish from the cold local waters, and local restaurants will simply roast these crayfish and then butter them. Icelandic yogurt is a delicious snack that can't be missed. It is sold in all major supermarkets in Iceland. Honey rye bread is a kind of cake-like black bread, which is baked underground by geothermal energy around Lake Mi Hu.

There are also decent food, such as hot dogs on stalls everywhere. Sausages in hot dogs are called "pylsa" or "pul" locally.

"Sa" is usually made of mutton, pork or beef. All the sheep used are kept in the mountains of Iceland, and the pollution index of farms that raise pigs and cattle is also the lowest in the world. Sausage casings are also "all natural". It makes a "poof" sound when you bite it, which is very interesting.

Residents of Reykjavik love cafes very much. In fact, the local social culture is built on these low-key cafes. These places will become noisy as soon as they get off work. Don't forget to go to local cafes and beer bars, where there are both handmade coffee and craft beer.

About the Icelandic visa

Chinese mainland citizens who want to travel to Iceland need to apply for a Schengen visa in advance. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan tourists are exempt from visa. At present, Schengen visas for travel purposes are still not open for processing.

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Iceland is almost a cashless society. People mainly use credit cards, even in the most remote villages. You need to enter your personal password when shopping. There are ATMs in all towns, and most of them can withdraw cash with UnionPay cards.

When to go&; How to get there

From June to August, tourists flock to China. At this time, there are endless sunshine, rich festivals, lively activities and the highest price. Reservations must be made in advance. In the middle and late June, four-wheel drive was opened on mountain roads in inland areas; Welcome hikers. May and September are the best time to travel, if you like small crowds in Wan Li, low prices and cloudless weather in Wan Li. 10 to April of the following year, the mountain road is closed; Due to the weather, some secondary roads will also be closed.

There are some winter activities to choose from, including skiing, hiking in the snow and visiting ice caves. The days are fleeting; You can see the northern lights in the long night.

At present, there are no direct flights in China, so we need to transfer to Frankfurt or other European cities. During the epidemic, you may face multiple transit in many countries. Pay attention to protection on the way.