INDEX
| A | B | C | D |
| E | F | G | H |
| I | J | K | L |
| M | N | O | P |
| R | S | T | U |
| V | W | Y | Z |
A
Accommodations: See Sleeping; and specific destinations
Aðalstræti (Reykjavík): 77
Ægisgarður pier (Reykjavík): 106, 107
Airbnb: 27, 496–497, 498–499; Reykjavík, 134
Airports, in Reykjavík: 63, 153–156, 327, 529–531; sleeping near, 141–142
Air tours, of Mývatn: 405
Air travel: 529–531; budgeting, 27; Ísafjörður, 335. See also specific airlines
Akrafjall: 276
Akureyri: 393–401; eating, 400; helpful hints, 394–395; itineraries, 368–369; map, 396; orientation, 394; sights/activities, 395–398; sleeping, 398–399; tourist information, 394; transportation, 401
Akureyri Art Museum: 398
Akureyri Botanical Garden: 397, 400
Akureyri Church: 395
Akureyri Forest Lagoon: 45, 174, 397–398
Akureyri Museums: 398
Akureyri Thermal Pool: 45, 397
Alcohol: 28, 511, 514; liquor store, in Reykjavík, 83. See also Craft breweries
Almanac: 474
Almannagjá (Þingvellir): 197
Alþingi: 473, 475; The Law Rock (Þingvellir), 197–199, 473, 475; in Reykjavík, 79–80
Ambulance: 485
Apartment rentals: See Airbnb; Rental properties
Apotek Hótel (Reykjavík): 82, 131–132
Apps: 30, 465, 514–515; language, 32, 487; maps and navigation, 24, 491–492, 521; messaging, 465, 515; payment, 489; Reykjavík, 67; sightseeing, 493; user reviews, 497
Aquarium, on Heimaey Island: 263–264
Árbæjarlaug (Reykjavík): 119, 122
Árbær Open-Air Museum: 69, 119, 466
Arctic Coast Way: 417
Arctic terns: 35, 48, 50, 233, 451
Arnarfjörður: 347–348
Arnarson, Ingólfur: 71, 94, 108, 198, 473
Arnarson, Jón Gunnar, Sun Voyager (Reykjavík): 69, 91, 104
Áróra planetarium (Reykjavík): 56, 114
Árskógssandur: 393
Art galleries, in Reykjavík: 59
Artic Fox Center (Súðavík): 359
Art museums, of Reykjavík: 102–103; Einar Jónsson Museum and Garden, 68, 98–99; Einar Jónsson Sculpture Garden, 90–91; Marshall-húsið Art Center, 113; National Gallery of Iceland, 102–103; Reykjavík Art Museum, 103
Ásbrú: 183
Ásgrímur Jónsson House (Reykjavík): 102
Ash Pole (Vestmannaeyjar): 254
Asvallalaug (Hafnarfjörður): 123
ATMs: 488–489; Reykjavík, 63–64
Audio Europe, Rick Steves: 30, 532
Aurora Reykjavík: The Northern Lights Center: 56, 69, 110–111
Austurstræti (Reykjavík): 82–83
Austurvöllur (Reykjavík): 79–81
Aviation Museum (Akureyri): 398
Aviation tours, of Mývatn: 405
B
Baggage storage, in Reykjavík: 66
Bæjarbryggjan (Vestmannaeyjar): 260
Bakkagerði: 432
Bankastræti (Reykjavík): 85–87
Banks (banking): alerting to travel, 30; hours, 486. See also Money
Bárður Snæfellsás: 304, 313–316
Barnafoss Waterfall: 289–290
Bárustígur (Vestmannaeyjar): 250, 254, 259
Beaches: sneaker waves, 34–35, 234; Diamond Beach, 36, 446–447, 453–454; Kleifarvatn Lake, 179–180; Reynisfjara, 233–234, 459, 468; Snæfellsjökull, 310–313; Snæfellsnes Peninsula, 303, 306, 310, 311–312, 314, 317; Sólheimasandur, 232; Vík, 236; Westfjords, 340, 341
Beer: 511; liquor store, in Reykjavík, 83. See also Craft breweries
Beiðavík Beach: 341
Bergsson, Guðbergur: 181
Berserkjahraun Lava Field: 301
Berufjörður: 441
Beverages: 511, 514. See also Beer
Biking (bike rentals): 53; Mývatn, 405; Reykjavík, 66; tours, 70–71; Seyðisfjörður, 437
Bird Museum (Mývatn): 48, 409–410
Birds and birding: 48–50, 180, 470; angry birds, safety tips, 35, 48; Hornstrandir, 354; Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs, 48, 333, 339, 342–343; North Iceland, 381, 384, 388; South Coast, 225, 233; Westfjords, 342–343; Westman Island, 247, 254, 255, 265. See also Arctic terns; Puffins
Bjarnarfoss: 316–317
Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum: 302, 507
Bjarnason, Ingibjörg: 80
Bjólfur: 437
Björk Guðmundsdóttir: 130–131, 183
Bláa Lónið: See Blue Lagoon
Blábjörg: 441
“Black Cone” (Reykjavík): 80
Blátindur House (Vestmannaeyjar): 254
Blönduós: 374–375
Blue Church (Seyðisfjörður): 436
Blue Lagoon: 44, 172–177, 182; with children, 470–471; eating, 175; for free, 175–176; itineraries, 14; map, 173; orientation, 173–176; origin of, 174; planning tips, 170–171; pros and cons of visiting, 20, 28, 171, 470–471; reservations, 20, 29, 174; sleeping, 175; tours, 172–173; traveling to, 172–173; visiting tips, 176–177
Boating: See Kayaking; Rafting
Boat travel and cruises: 531; Akureyri, 398; Breiðafjörður, 323; Fjallsárlón, 454; Heimaey Island, 250, 251, 254; Ísafjörður, 352; Jökulsárlón, 453; Landeyjahöfn, 248–249; Reykjavík, 106–107, 157, 531; Stykkisholmur, 323. See also Ferries
Bobby Fischer Center (Selfoss): 221–222
Bolungarvík: 360–361; eating, 360
Book of Settlements: 108
Books, recommended: 535–536; for children, 461
Bookstores, in Reykjavík: 83, 127–128
Borea Adventures: 353–354
Borgarfjörður Eystri: 432–433
Borgarnes: 18, 270, 276, 279–284, 373–374; arrival in, 280; eating, 284; itineraries, 18, 272, 368; maps, 274–275, 281; sights, 280–283, 297–299, 328, 330, 373–374; sleeping, 283–284
Borgarnes Settlement Center: 282–283, 284, 298, 374
Borgarnes Town Museum: 280
Borg Public Swimming Pool: 193, 211
Botanic gardens: Akureyri, 397; Reykjavík, 118; Skrúður, 350–351
Brákarey (Borgarnes): 282
Brákin (Borgarnes): 280–282
Breads and baked goods: 509; “thermal bread experience”, 203
Breiðafjörður: 302–303; cruises, 323
Breiðdalsvík: 440
Brjánslækur: 330, 336; ferries, 327–328
Búðakirkja: 316
Búðardalur: 328–329
Budgeting: 27
Budget tips: See Money-saving tips
Buses: 517–518; Reykjavík, 67–68, 156–157. See also Excursion buses
C
Cabs, in Reykjavík: 68–70, 155
Campervan rentals: 500–502
Camping: 54, 206, 245–246, 290, 329, 336, 340, 344, 372, 389, 500–502
Canoeing: See Kayaking
Car insurance: 520
Car navigation: 521
Carnival Week: 533
Car rentals: 24, 164, 335, 518–520
Car travel (driving): 24, 521–529; best short trips, 20–21; best 10-day road trip, 22–23; distances and time, 522–523; driving hazards, 526–529; Golden Circle, 190–214; Heimaey Island, 264–266; Reykholt Valley, 271–279; Reykjanes Peninsula, 178–186; Reykjavík, 66–67; Reykjavík excursions, 165–166; Ring Road, 365–373; road closures, 25, 297; road rules, 522–523; road signs, 525, 526; roundabouts, 524–525; Snæfellsnes Peninsula, 294–318; South Coast, 217–238; speed limits, 523–524; Westfjords, 328–335
Cats, in Reykjavík: 76–77
Cell phones: See Smartphones
Central Peninsulas: 344–362; itineraries, 331, 334; map, 332–333
Children: 460–471; eating tips, 462–463; packing tips, 461–462; planning tips, 460–465; sightseeing tips, 463–464; sleeping tips, 460–461; top sights and activities, 465–471
Chocolate: 113, 359–360, 462, 509–510
Christian IV: 477
Classroom Euruope, Rick Steves: 30, 532
Columbus, Christopher: 89, 308
Commerce Day: 534
Consulates: 485
Costs of trip: 27
Craft breweries: 511; Heimaey Island, 268; Höfn, 446; Hveragerði, 213, 239; Ísafjörður, 358; Kaldi, 393; Reykjavík, 132–133
Craters: 40; Hverfjall, 40, 407–409, 469; Kerið, 40, 211–212; Skútustaðir Pseudocraters, 405–406; Víti Crater, 40, 412–413. See also Grábrók Crater
Credit cards: 29, 31, 487–490, 520
Cruises: See Boat travel and cruises
Cuisine: 10–11, 502–510; and children, 462–463; food tours, in Reykjavík, 70. See also Eating
Culture House (Ísafjörður): 356
Culture House (Reykjavík): 103
Currency and exchange: 488
Customs regulations: 491
D
Dairy products: 203–204, 508–509; skyr, 11, 269, 379, 462, 508–509
Deildartunguhver Hot Springs: 46, 276, 287–288
Denmark: ferries, 428, 434, 531
Dettifoss Waterfall: 422–423, 468
Diamond Beach: 36, 446–447, 453–454
“Diamond Circle”: 417
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations: 406–407
Discounts: See Money-saving tips
Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach: 311–312
Djúpivogur: 441–442
Dragháls Pass: 278
Drangshlíð: 227–228
Drekkingarhylur (Þingvellir): 199
Drinks: 511, 514. See also Beer
Driving: See Car travel
Duck & Rose (Reykjavík): 82–83
Duus Museum (Keflavík): 184
Dynjandisheiði: 348
Dynjandi Waterfall: 46, 348, 468
Dyradalur Valley: 192
Dyrhólaey Promontory: 232–233, 459
E
Eastfjords: 428–439; itineraries, 369–370; map, 429. See also specific destinations
Eating: 502–510; budgeting, 27; with children, 462–463; money-saving tips, 28, 152, 510; restaurant pricing, 503–504; user reviews, 497. See also specific destinations
Efstidalur II (Laugarvatn): 203–204, 214, 470
Egill’s Saga: 109, 279–280, 283, 287
Egilsstaðir: 401, 423, 430–433; eating, 433; map, 429; sights/activities, 430–433; sleeping, 433; tourist information, 430
Einar Jónsson Sculpture Garden (Reykjavík): 90–91
Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum and Garden (Reykjavík): 68, 98–99
Eiríksson, Leifur “Leif”: 89–90, 109, 380, 466
Eiríksstaðir: 328
Eiríkur Þorvaldsson (Erik the Red): 89, 108–109, 328
Eldborg Crater: 298
Eldfell: 256, 266; eruption of 1973, 37, 251, 253–260, 262, 263, 266, 534; hiking, 51, 263
Eldfell Volcano Museum (Heimaey): 40, 257, 262–263
Eldheimar (Heimaey): 40, 257, 262–263, 469
Eldhraun: 449
Electricity: 486
Embassies: 485
Emergencies: 485
Emigration Center (Hofsós): 383–384
Englishmen’s Cove (Borgarnes): 282, 298
Entertainment: budgeting, 27. See also specific destinations
Environmental footprint (going green): 487
Epine: 312
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System): 29, 484–485
Eurovision Song Contest (movie): 419–420, 537
Exchange rate: 488
Excursion buses: 517; Blue Lagoon, 172–173; Heimaey Island, 251; Ring Road, 373; Snæfellsnes Peninsula, 294
Experiences: 33–56; with children, 468–471. See also specific experiences
Eyjafjallajökull: 225, 227, 241, 459; eating near, 227, 238; eruption of 2010, 7, 37, 38, 39–40, 225, 226, 459; sleeping near, 240
F
Falls: 34
Family Park and Zoo (Reykjavík): 51, 117–118
Farmers & Friends (Reykjavík): 113, 126
Farms: See Icelandic farms
Farm stays: overview, 498
Fáskrúðsfjörður: 440
Faxafoss: 208–209
Ferries: 531; Denmark, 428, 434, 531; Hornstrandir, 354; Landeyjahöfn, 248–249; Snæfellsnes, 327–328; Viðey Island, 107, 116–117; Westfjords, 327–328; Westman Islands, 248–249, 250
Festivals: 533–534
Fish: overview, 504–506. See also specific destinations
Fish Factory (Siglufjörður): 391
Fishing: 107, 201–202, 389–390, 394, 480, 482–483
Fjaðrárgljúfur: 448–449
Fjallsárlón: 447, 454, 469; eating, 454
Fjarðarheiði Pass: 427
Fjörukráin (Reykjavík): 160
Flag, Icelandic: 474
Flatey: 323, 328, 384; ferries, 323, 327–328
Flatey Pizza (Reykjavík): 151, 152
Flateyri: 350, 358, 361–362; eating, 362; sleeping, 362
Flea market, in Reykjavík: 69, 82, 95–96, 126
Fljótsheiði: 402
Flóran (Reykjavík): 118, 151, 153
Flúðir: 209
FlyOver Iceland (Reykjavík): 69, 112, 466
Fontana Thermal Baths (Laugarvatn): 44, 174, 193, 202–203; eating, 203
Food: tours, in Reykjavík, 70. See also Cuisine; Eating
Forest Lagoon (Akureyri): 45, 174, 397–398
Fossá: 278
Fossfjörður: 347
Frakkastígur (Reykjavík): 91, 104; eating, 148–149
Free Church of Reykjavík: 79
Friðheimar Tomato Farm Restaurant (Reykholt): 210
Fruits and vegetables: 509
G
Game of Thrones (TV show): 167, 306, 409
Gamla Bíó (Reykjavík): 129
Garðabær (Reykjavík): 62–63
Garðar (shipwreck): 339–340
Garðskagaviti: 185
Garðskagi Point: 185–186
Geology of Iceland: 7–8
“Geology Trail” (Skaftafell): 455
Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths (Húsavík): 45, 174, 420
Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs: 299–300
Geysir Geothermal Field: 14, 46, 204–206, 469; map, 205; sleeping, 214–215
Gígur Visitors Center: 404
Glacier lagoons: 36, 446–447, 451–453, 468
Glaciers: about, 7–8, 34–37; activities, 35–37; with children, 468–469; hiking tips, 35–36; Langjökull Glacier, 36, 208, 291–292; Mýrdalsjökull, 226, 228, 241, 449; Sólheimajökull Glacier, 36, 229, 231–232; Wonders of Iceland (Reykjavík), 40, 68, 114–115, 466–467
Glacier walks: 36, 231–232, 456
Glaumbær Museum (Skagafjörður): 377–380, 470; sleeping near, 386
Gljúfrabúi Waterfall: 221, 237–238
Gluggaveður: 12
Goðafoss Waterfall: 401–402
Golden Circle: 187–215; activities, 189; driving tour, 190–214; itineraries, 14, 188; map, 190–191; planning tips, 188–189; sleeping, 214–215; thermal bathing, 193, 202, 209, 211, 212–213; tours, 187; weather and road conditions, 189
Goslok (Vestmannaeyjar): 253, 534
Government: 474, 480, 482–483. See also Alþingi
Grábrók Crater: 40, 270, 276, 285–286, 328, 374; with children, 469; eating, 286, 374; hiking, 40, 285–286; sleeping, 286
Grænavatn: 181
Grandi (Reykjavík): 107, 110–114; eating, 150–151; shopping, 127; sights, 110–114
Greenland Saga: 108–109
Grindavík: 181–182; eating, 181–182
Grjótagjá Thermal Cave: 409
Grótta Island Lighthouse (Reykjavík): 116
Grundarfjörður: 296, 303, 305; eating, 305; sleeping, 303, 305
Grundarfoss: 303
Guðmundur Arason: 382
Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir: 304, 314, 377
Guesthouses: overview, 497–498. See also specific destinations
Gufuskálavör: 310
Guidebooks, Rick Steves: 532
Guide to Iceland: 33, 166, 308
Gullfoss Waterfall: 14, 206–208, 468; eating, 207; hiking, 51, 207–208; map, 207; sleeping near, 215; visiting the, 207–208
Gunnarshús (Skriðuklaustur): 431
Gunnarsson, Gunnar: 431
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Hafnarfjall: 276
Hafnarfjörður: 62–63, 155, 157–160, 178, 239; eating, 150, 159–160, 239; events, 534; map, 158; sleeping, 134, 158–159; thermal pools, 123; transportation, 157–158
Hafnarhólmi Puffin Marina: 432–433
Hafragilsfoss: 423
Hákarl (“rotten shark”): 302, 507, 508
Hallærisplan (Reykjavík): 74
Halldór Laxness House (Reykjavík): 119–120, 194
Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran Church (Reykjavík): 68, 88–89, 96–98, 129, 466
Hamarsfjörður: 442
Handknitting Association of Iceland (Reykjavík): 88, 125
Haraldsson, Jón: 322–323
Harpa Concert Hall (Reykjavík): 86, 104–105, 128–129; with children, 467; orientation, 68, 104–105; performances at, 128–129; tours, 105
Héðinsfjarðarvatn: 392
Heimaey Island: 249–269; driving tour, 264–266; eating, 267–269; helpful hints, 250–251; map, 252–253; orientation, 250; sights/activities, 261–266; sleeping, 266–267; tourist information, 250; tours, 251, 254; traveling to, 250; walking tour, Vestmannaeyjar, 254–261
Heimaey Island Town Museum: 261–262
Heimaey Island Volcano Museum: 40, 256, 262–263
Heimaklettur (Vestmannaeyjar): 260
Hella: 222, 459; sleeping near, 240
Hellisheiði Pass: 219–220
Hellisheiði Power Plant: 46–47, 189, 213, 219–220
Hellissandur: 309; eating, 309
Hellissandur Maritime Museum: 309
Hengifoss Waterfall: 430–431
Herðubreið: 423
Herjólfsdalur: 256, 265; Þjóðhátíð National Festival, 250–251, 256, 261–262, 534
Herjólfstown: 265
Herring Era Museum (Siglufjörður): 390
Hestfjörður: 330
Hey Iceland: 498
“Hidden people” (huldufólk): 228, 230
Hiking: 51–53; Bolungarvík, 361; easy hikes, 51–52; Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs, 299–300; Grábrók Crater, 40, 285–286; Heimaey Island, 263; Hornstrandir, 354; Þingvellir, 196–200; Þórsmörk, 40, 52, 219, 243–245; Reykjanes Peninsula, 181; Reykjavík, 115–116, 467; serious hikes, 52–53; Skaftafell, 51, 455–456; Snæfellsjökull, 308; Sólheimajökull, 36, 51, 231–232; South Coast, 231–233; Stuðlagil Canyon, 425; thermal bath hikes, 52; trail hazards, 35
History: 472–483
Hjörleifshöfði: 449
Höfði Promontory: 406
Höfn: 442, 446, 449–450; eating, 450; sleeping, 456–457
Hofsós: 375, 383–385, 387; eating, 385; sights/activities, 383–385; sleeping, 387
Hofsós Basalt Columns: 385
Hofsós Thermal Swimming Pool: 45, 385
Hólar Village: 381–383
Holidays: 533–534
Hólmavík: 329
Holtavörðuheiði: 374
Hornstrandir: 354
Horseback riding: 50–51, 189, 317, 470; Mývatn, 405; Reykjavík, 50
Horses: See Icelandic horses
Hostels: overview, 499–500; Reykjavík, 139–141
Hot dogs: 82, 83, 152, 225, 234, 305, 462, 506
Hotels: overview, 495–497; rates and deals, 495; reservations, 29, 500–501. See also specific destinations
House of Collections (Reykjavík): 103
House of Geiri (Seyðisfjörður): 437
Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson: 108, 326, 330, 336
Hrafnseyrarheiði: 349
Hrafnseyri: 349
Hraunfossar Waterfall: 289–290
Hraunsfjarðarvatn: 303
Hreðavatn: 285–286
Hringvegurinn: See Ring Road
Hrútafjörður: 374
Huldufólk (“hidden people”): 228, 230
Húsafell: 290
Húsavík: 368, 402, 415–421; eating, 421; map, 416; sights/activities, 417–420; sleeping, 420–421; tourist information, 416; traveling to, 415–416
Húsavík Church: 418–419
Húsavík City Pool: 420
Húsavík Whale Museum: 418
Hvalfjörður: 278
Hvalsneskirkja Church: 185
Hvammsvík Hot Springs: 45, 174, 278–279
Hveragerði: 212–213, 221–222; eating, 213, 239
Hverfisgata (Reykjavík): 86
Hverfjall Crater: 40, 407–409, 469
Hvitárbrú: 276
Hvitárbrú Bridge: 276
Hvolsvöllur: 224–225; eating, 224; sleeping near, 239; volcano museum, 40, 224–225
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Ice caves: 36–37, 291–292, 456
Ice cream: 148–149, 151, 446, 463, 510
Icelandair: 24, 153, 155, 156, 167, 168, 373, 401, 462, 530
Iceland Airwaves: 534
Iceland by Bus: 517
Icelanders: overview, 481
Icelandic Aviation Museum (Akureyri): 398
Icelandic candy: 127, 462–463, 509–510
Icelandic Eider Center (Stykkishólmur): 322
Icelandic Emigration Center (Hofsós): 383–384
Icelandic experiences. See Experiences; and specific experiences
Icelandic farms: 71, 74, 77, 329, 450–451, 470; farm stays, overview, 498; Háafell Goat Farm, 291, 470; Hali Farm, 450–451, 457
Icelandic horses: 50, 117–118, 534
Icelandic Mountain Guides: 36, 53, 232, 456
Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll (Keflavík): 183
Icelandic names: 84–85
Icelandic National Day: 81, 534
Icelandic Opera: 128
Icelandic Phallological Museum (Reykjavík): 96, 468
Icelandic place names: 164–165
Icelandic Road Authority: 526
Icelandic Sea Monster Museum (Bíldudalur): 346
Icelandic sea salts: 127
Icelandic souvenirs: 126–127, 320, 464
Icelandic survival phrases: 545
Icelandic sweaters, shopping for: 125–126
Iceland Symphony Orchestra: 128
Ice skating, in Reykjavík: 118
Imagine Peace Tower (Viðey Island): 107, 117, 534
Indoor play areas, in Reykjavík: 467
Ingjaldshóll: 308–309
Ingólfstorg (Reykjavík): 71, 74–75; eating, 149
Ingólfur Arnarson: 71, 74, 108, 198, 473
Internet security: 516
Írskrabrunnur: 310
Ísafjarðarbær: 358–362
Ísafjörður: 329, 345, 351–358; arrival in, 352; eating, 357–358; itineraries, 331, 334; map, 353; sights/activities, 354–356; sleeping, 356–357; tourist information, 352; tours, 352–354
Ísafjörður Church: 356
Ísafjörður Culture House: 356
Ísafjörður-Flateyri- Suðureyri Tunnel: 358, 361
Itineraries: best short trips by car, 20–21; best 10-day road trip, 22–23; designing your own, 19, 22–25; must-see Destinations, 14; Reykjavík, 59–62; worth-it destinations, 16, 18
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Jewelry: removing, at Blue Lagoon, 175; shopping for, in Reykjavík, 88, 125
Jökulsá á Dal Valley: 425, 427
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon: 36, 443, 446, 451–453; boat trips, 453; with children, 469; eating, 453; sleeping, 457–458
Jón Forseti: 186
Jónsson, Einar: 103; Sculpture Garden (Reykjavík), 90–91; Sculpture Museum and Garden (Reykjavík), 68, 98–99
Jónsson (Ásgrímur) House (Reykjavík): 102
K
Kaldi Microbrewery: 393
Kálfstindar: 202
Kárahnjúkar: 432
Kárahnjúkar Dam: 426
Katlatrack: 37
Katla Visitor Center: 235–236
Kayaking: 54, 251, 254, 437, 453
Keflavík: 183–184
Keflavík Airport (Reykjavík): 63, 153–156, 170, 529–531; map, 154; sleeping near, 141–142
Kirkjubæjarklaustur: 448; sleeping, 457
Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall: 305–306
Kirkjuvegur (Vestmannaeyjar): 254
Kjarval, Jóhannes Sveinsson: 104
Kleifaheiði: 336
Kleifarvatn Lake: 179–180
Kleppjárnsreykir: 277
Kolaportið Flea Market (Reykjavík): 69, 82, 95–96, 126
Kolbeinsey: 384
Kolgrafarfjörður: 303
Kópavogur (Reykjavík): 62, 123
Krafla Geothermal Power Plant: 412
Krafla Geothermal Valley: 47, 412–413, 422
Krauma Geothermal Nature Baths (Reykholt): 45, 174, 287
Krónur, Icelandic: 488
Krossá River: 245
Kvíabryggja Prison: 306
Kvikan Menningarhús (Grindavík): 181
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Lágafellslaug (Mosfellsbær): 193
Lagarfljót: 430–432
Lækjartorg (Reykjavík): 83–86
Landeyjahöfn: 248–249
Landlyst (Vestmannaeyjar): 258
Landmannalaugar: 46, 517; hiking, 52; land tour, 53–54
Landnámssýningin (Reykjavík): 68–69, 77, 91, 94
Landsbankinn (Reykjavík): 82
Land tours: 53–54
Langjökull Glacier: 36, 208, 291–292
Language: 32, 512–513; online translation tips, 487; place names, 164–165; pronunciation guide, 542–543; survival phrases, 545
Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs: 48, 333, 339, 342–343; tours, 337
Látrabjarg Peninsula: 338–344; driving tour, 339–343; itineraries, 333–334; map, 332–333; sleeping, 343–344
Laugar: 402
Laugarbrekka: 314
Laugardalslaug (Reykjavík): 122
Laugardalur (Reykjavík): 62, 117–118, 466
Laugardalur Washing Pools (Reykjavík): 118
Laugarvatn: 46, 202–204; eating, 203–204; sleeping, 214–215
Laugavegur (Reykjavík): 52–53, 86–87, 91, 96; eating, 143, 146–147; nightlife, 132–133; shopping, 125–126, 127
Laundry, in Reykjavík: 65–66
Lava Center (Hvolsvöllur): 40, 224–225, 469
Lava Show (Reykjavík): 40, 68, 112–113, 466
Lava Show (Vik): 236
Law Rock (Þingvellir): 197–199
Laxness, Halldór: 536; House (Reykjavík), 119–120, 194
Leirhnjúkur Volcanic Cone: 51, 412
Library of Water (Stykkishólmur): 320, 322
Licorice: 113, 462–463, 509–510
Liquor store, in Reykjavík: 83
Listasafn Einars Jónssonar (Reykjavík): 68, 98–99
Litlibær: 330
Lobster: See Humar
Lómagnúpur: 448
Lóndrangar Rock Formations: 313
Löngufjörur: 317
Lónsvík Bay: 445–446
Luggage storage, in Reykjavík: 66
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McPhee, John: 260
Mail: 516
Malarrif Lighthouse: 313
Malt soda: 511
Maritime museums: 111, 185, 236, 309, 360, 391
Markárfljót: 217, 225, 241, 242, 459
Markets: See Flea market, in Reykjavík
Marshall-húsið Art Center (Reykjavík): 113
Medical help: 485
Metal smelters: 178, 273, 276, 279, 437, 440
Metric system: 538
Microbreweries: See Craft breweries
Miðsandur: 278
“Mirror Beach”: 233
Mjóifjörður: 329
Mjóstræti (Reykjavík): 75–77
Mobile phones: 514–516; and children, 465. See also Apps
Mokka Kaffi (Reykjavík): 88
Money: 487–491; budgeting, 27; and children, 464–465; Reykjavík, 63–64
Money belts: 31, 464, 487, 531
Money-saving tips: 27–28, 31, 487; Blue Lagoon, 175–176; eating, 28, 152, 510; Reykjavík, 63, 152; sleeping, 27, 495
Mosfellsdalur: 193–194
Mosfellsheiði: 190–191, 192–193
Mosfellskirkja: 194
Mountaineers of Iceland: 36
Movies, recommended: 536–538
Movie theater, in Reykjavík: 129–130
Munch, Edvard: 103
Museum of Everyday Life (Ísafjörður): 355
Music: about, 130–131; Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll (Keflavík), 183; Reykjavík, 128–129; shopping for, in Reykjavík, 88, 128
Mýflug Air (Mývatn): 405
Mýrdalsjökull: 226, 228, 241, 449
Mývatn: 403–415; with children, 469–470; eating, 405; geology, flora and fauna of, 408; helpful hints, 405; hiking, 51; itineraries, 369; map, 404; orientation, 403–404; sights/activities, 405–413, 421–422; sleeping, 413–415; tourist information, 404–405; tours, 405; volcanic landscape of, 38–39, 405–409
Mývatn Nature Baths: 45, 174, 410–411
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Námafjall Geothermal Area: 46, 411
National Gallery of Iceland (Reykjavík): 102–103
National Library (Reykjavík): 103
National Museum of Iceland (Reykjavík): 68, 79, 99–102, 127
National Theater (Reykjavík): 89
Natural thermal springs: 45–46, 193; Deildartunguhver, 46, 276, 287–288; Landmannalaugar, 46, 53, 517; Reykjadalur, 45, 193, 212–213, 221; Seljavallalaug, 45, 227; Tálknafjörður, 46, 345–346
Nauthólsvík Heated Beach (Reykjavík): 123
Nesjavallaleið: 191–192
Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station: 192
Njál’s Saga: 109
Njarðvík: 183–184
Norröna car ferry: 428, 434, 531
Northern lights: 54–56, 107, 179–180; about, 55; Aurora Reykjavík: The Northern Lights Center, 56, 69, 110–111
Northern Peninsula: 184–186
North Iceland: 376–421; islands in, 384; map, 378–379. See also specific destinations
Norwegian House (Stykkishólmur): 320
Norwegian lobster: See Humar
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Ögur: 329
Ólafsfjörður: 392
Ólafsson (Sigurjón) Museum (Reykjavík): 103
Ólafsvík: 307
Ölkelda: 317
Omnom (Reykjavík): 113
Öndverðarnes lighthouse: 310
Open-air museums: Árbær Open-Air Museum, 69, 119, 466; Glaumbær Museum (Skagafjörður), 377–380, 470; Hnjótur Folk Museum, 341; Skógar Folk Museum, 228–229
Orkumót: 251
Öskjuhlíð (Reykjavík): 115
Ósvör Maritime Museum (Bolungarvík): 360
Öxarárfoss (Þingvellir): 200
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Packing tips and checklist: 30, 541; with children, 461–462
Pæjumót: 251
Patreksfjörður: 330, 337–338, 345; eating, 338; itineraries, 333–334; sights, 337–338; sleeping, 338; swimming pool, 45, 337–338; tourist information, 337
Pearl, the (Reykjavík): 68, 114–115, 466–467
Pétursson, Axlar-Björn: 295, 304
Pétursson, Hallgrímur: 89, 185
Pharmacies, in Reykjavík: 64–65
Phones: 514–516
Þingeyri: 349–350
Þingvallabær (Þingvellir): 200
Þingvallavatn: 194
Þingvellir: 192, 193–200, 473, 475; arrival in, 194, 196; with children, 470; eating, 196; map, 195; self-guided tour, 196–200
Þingvellir Church and Cemetery: 200
Þjóðhátíð National Festival: 250–251, 256, 261–262, 534
Planetarium, in Reykjavík: 56, 114
Police: 485
Pond, the (Reykjavík): 78–79, 467
Population: 474
Þórbergssetur Museum (Hali): 451
Þórbergur Þórðarson: 450–451
Þórðarhöfði: 388
Þorlákshöfn: 249
Þórsmörk: 225, 228, 240–246; eating, 245–246; hiking, 40, 52, 219, 243–245; sleeping, 245–246; traveling to, 241–242
Pósthússtræti (Reykjavík): 62, 81–82
Post offices: 516
Prehistory: 472
Þríhnjúkagígur: 40–41
Prime minister’s office, in Reykjavík: 84–85
Pronunciation guide: 542–543
Protestant Reformation: 100, 382–383, 476
Þúfa Viewpoint Mound (Reykjavík): 113–114
Puffins: 48, 49, 107, 225, 233, 470; Hafnarhólmi, 432–433; Westman Islands, 48, 49, 225, 233, 247, 250, 251, 254, 263–264, 265
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Raggagarður (Súðavík): 360
Rammagerðin (Reykjavík): 127
Rauðasandur: 340
Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge: 315–316
Recreational activities: 33–56; with children, 468–471; Reykjavík, 120–124. See also specific activities
Rental properties: 496–497, 498–499; Reykjavík, 134, 139
Resources from Rick Steves: 531–532
Réttir: 534
Reyðarfjörður: 440
Reykhólar: 330
Reykholt (Golden Circle): 209–210, 271
Reykholt (West Iceland): 271, 277–278, 287–289; eating, 288; sleeping near, 288–289
Reykholt Valley: 18, 270–279; driving tour, 271–279; itineraries, 272; map, 274–275; weather, 272
Reykjadalur Thermal River: 45, 193, 212–213, 221; hiking, 52
Reykjafjörður: 347
Reykjahlíð: 403–404; sleeping, 414
Reykjanes Peninsula: 170–186; driving tour, 178–186; history of, 180; map, 179; planning tips, 170–171; volcanic landscape of, 37–38. See also Blue Lagoon
Reykjanesviti: 182
Reykjarfjörður: 329
Reykjavík: 58–157; at a glance, 68–69; with children, 465–468; eating, 142–153; embassies, 485; entertainment, 128–130; excursion areas, 157–160, 162–169; experiences, 120–124; helpful hints, 63–66; itineraries, 16, 59–62; maps, 60–61, 64–65, 72–73, 92–93, 136–137, 140–141, 144–145; nightlife, 130–133; orientation, 62–63; planning tips, 16, 59–62; safety tips, 34–35; shopping, 124–128; sights, 91–120; sleeping, 134–142; tourist information, 63; tours, 70–71, 166–167; transportation, 63, 66–70, 153–157; walking tour, 71–91
Reykjavík Art Museum: 103
Reykjavík Bike Tours: 66, 70–71
Reykjavík Botanic Garden: 118; eating, 118, 151, 153
Reykjavík City Airport: 156
Reykjavík City Hall: 63, 77–78, 466
Reykjavík City Museum: 68–69, 91, 94–95, 468
Reykjavík Culture House: 103
Reykjavík Culture Night: 534
Reykjavík Excursions: 36, 53, 156, 166, 172, 242, 517
Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo: 51, 117–118
Reykjavík Free Church: 79
Reykjavík Ice Rink: 118
Reykjavík International Film Festival: 534
Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport: 153–156, 170, 529–531; map, 154; sleeping near, 141–142
Reykjavík Lutheran Cathedral: 81
Reykjavík Maritime Museum: 111
Reykjavík Pearl: 68, 114–115, 466–467
Reykjavík’s Old Harbor: 62, 69, 105–107; eating, 149–150; nightlife, 132
Reynisdrangar: 234
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: 233–234, 459, 468; eating, 234
Rick Steves travel philosophy: 4
Rif: 307–309
Ring Road: 9, 364–449; driving tips, 371–373; driving tour, 365–373; Eastfjords, 428–439; eating, overview, 372; itineraries, 16, 20, 22–23, 368–371; maps, 365, 366–367; North Iceland, 376–421; planning tips, 365, 368–371; sleeping, overview, 371–372; South Coast, 458–459; Southeast Iceland, 442–458; West Iceland, 373–375. See also specific destinations
Rjúkandafoss: 427
Roth, Dieter: 434
“Rotten shark” (hákarl): 302, 507, 508
Rútshellir: 227
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Safety: 34–35; with children, 464–465; driving hazards, 526–529
Saga Center (Grundarfjörður): 303
Saga Museum (Reykjavík): 110, 467; eating, 150–151
Saga of Erik the Red: 108–109
Saga of the Greenlanders: 108–109
Saga of the People of Eyri: 304
Saga of the People of Laxárdalr: 304
Sagas of Snæfellsnes: 295, 304
Sagas of the Icelanders: 108–109, 129, 279–280, 317, 402, 473
Samúelsson, Guðjón: 68, 82, 88–89, 96–98, 121, 131–132, 214, 356, 394
Sauðárkrókur: 375, 381; eating, 381; sleeping, 385–386
Saxhóll Crater: 311
Scuba diving, at Silfra: 54, 189, 201
Seafood: overview, 504–506. See also Hákarl; Humar; and specific destinations
Sea Life Trust Visitor Center (Heimaey): 263–264
Sea Monster Museum (Bíldudalur): 346
Secret Lagoon (Flúðir): 44–45, 193, 209
Selfoss: 212, 221–222, 423, 459; lobster, 238
Selfoss Waterfall: 423
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall: 218, 225, 237, 459, 468
Seltjarnarnes: 62, 115–116; thermal baths, 122
Seltún Geothermal Field: 46, 180–181
Settlement Center (Borgarnes): 282–283, 284, 298, 374
Settlement Exhibition (Reykjavík): 68–69, 77, 91, 94, 468
Seven Peaks: 437
Seyðisfjörður: 422, 427, 434–439; eating, 438–439; map, 435; planning tips, 428; sights/activities, 434–437; sleeping, 438; tourist information, 434
Shark Museum (Bjarnarhöfn): 302, 507
Sheep Farming Museum (Hólmavík): 329
Sheep River Bend: 381
Shopping: hours, 124–125, 486; VAT refunds, 490–491. See also specific destinations
Sightseeing: best short trips by car, 20–21; best 10-day road trip, 22–23; budgeting, 27; with children, 463–464, 465–471; maps and navigation tools, 24, 491–492, 521; money-saving tips, 28; must-See Destinations, 14; planning tips, 492–493; worth-it destinations, 16, 18. See also specific sights and destinations
Siglufjörður: 388–392, 401; eating, 392; sights, 388–391; sleeping, 391–392
Siglufjörður Boathouse: 391
Siglufjörður Fish Factory: 391
Sigurðsson, Jón: 80–81, 101, 349, 442
Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum (Mývatn): 48, 409–410
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum (Reykjavík): 103
Silfurtorg (Ísafjörður): 355
SIM cards: 515–516
Sjónarnípa: 456
Sjónarsker: 456
Skaftafell National Park: 447, 455–456; with children, 469; eating, 455; hiking, 51, 455–456; itineraries, 370
Skaftafellsjökull: 455–456
Skaftár Fires: 449
Skaftfell Center for Visual Art (Seyðisfjörður): 437
Skaftfellingur Museum (Vík): 236
Skagafjörður: 375–387; itineraries, 368, 377; map, 378–379; sights/activities, 377–385; sleeping, 384–387, 385–386
Skálholt Church: 210–211; sleeping near, 215
Skallagrímsgarður (Borgarnes): 280
Skalla-Grímur (“Grímur the Bald”): 109, 280–282
Skansinn Cove: 257
Skarðsheiði: 276
Skarðsvík Yellow-Sand Beach: 310
Skarfagarðar (Reykjavík): 116–117, 157
Skeiðarársandur: 448
Skiing: 471
Skógafoss Waterfall: 228
Skógar: 228–229, 459; sleeping near, 239–240, 421
Skógar Folk Museum: 228–229
Skólavörðustígur (Reykjavík): 87–88, 91; eating, 146, 148; shopping, 125
Skorradalsvatn: 278
Skötufjörður: 329–330
Skriðuklaustur: 431–432
Skrúður Botanical Garden: 350–351
Skutulsfjörður: 330
Skútustaðir: 404; eating, 406; sleeping, 413–414
Skútustaðir Pseudocraters: 38–39, 51, 405–406
Sky Lagoon (Reykjavík): 44, 123–124, 174
Skyr: 11, 269, 379, 462, 508–509
Sledding: 471
Sleep code: 494
Sleeping: 493–502; budgeting, 27; with children, 460–461; money-saving tips, 27, 495; reservations, 29, 500–501; types of accommodations, 495–502; user reviews, 497. See also specific destinations
Smartphones: 30, 514–516; and children, 465. See also Apps
Snæfellsás, Bárður: 304, 313–316
Snæfellsjökull: 36, 293, 306–307, 308
Snæfellsjökull National Park: 310–313
Snæfellsnes Peninsula: 18, 293–325; driving tips, 296–297; driving tour, 294–318; ferries, 327–328; itineraries, 18, 168–169, 294–296; map, 298–299; planning tips, 294; sleeping, 318–319; tours, 294; weather, 297
Snorkeling, at Silfra: 54, 189, 201
Snorralaug (Reykholt): 288
Snorri’s Saga Exhibition (Reykholt): 288
Snowboarding: 471
Snowcat tours, of Snæfellsjökull: 36, 308
Soccer: 251
Sólfar (Sun Voyager; Arnarson): 69, 91, 104
Sólheimajökull Glacier: 36, 231–232, 459; hiking, 36, 51, 229–231
Sólheimasandur: 232
South Coast: 216–240, 458–459; driving tips, 218–219; driving tour, 217–238, 458–459; eating, 238–239; itineraries, 14, 169, 216–217, 218, 370–371; map, 220–221; safety tips, 34–35; sleeping, 239–240; tours, 216–217; volcanic landscape of, 39–40; volcano museums, 40; weather warning, 34, 218. See also specific destinations
South Coast Adventures: 242
Southeast Iceland: 442–458; driving tour, 444–449; itineraries, 369–370; map, 444–445; planning tips, 443; sights and towns, 449–456; sleeping, 456–458. See also specific destinations
Southern Peninsulas: 336–344; ferries, 327; itineraries, 330, 331, 333–334; map, 332–333
Sprangan: 256
Staðarskáli: 374
Staðastaður: 317
Stafafell: 446
Stafnes Lighthouse: 186
Stakkholtsgjá Canyon: 242, 245
Steingrímsfjarðarheiði: 329
Steingrímsfjörður: 329
Stöðvarfjörður: 440–441
Stokkseyri: eating, 238
Stórhöfði: 266
Straumsvík: 178
Stuðlafoss: 425
Stuðlagil Canyon: 424–425, 427
Sturluson, Snorri: 109, 287–288
Stykkishólmur: 294, 296, 300–301, 319–325; eating, 324–325; ferries, 327–328; itineraries, 295; map, 321; shopping, 320; sights/activities, 320–323; sleeping, 323–324; tourist information, 320
Stykkishólmur Town Church: 322–323
Suðureyri: 361
Súgandisey Island: 323
Sundhöllin (Reykjavík): 121
Sundlaug Seltjarnarnes (Reykjavík): 122–123
Sun Voyager (Arnarson): 69, 91, 104
Svartifoss: 456
Svartsengi: 182
Sveinsson, Ásmundur: 104
Sveinsson, Jón “Nonni”: 395
Svöðufoss: 307
Sweaters, shopping for: 125–126
Sweets: 509–510. See also Candy; Ice cream
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Taxes: VAT refunds, 490–491
Taxis, in Reykjavík: 68–70, 155
Technical Museum of East Iceland (Seyðisfjörður): 437
Tectonic plates: 7, 38–39, 194, 472; map of, 39
Teigarhorn: 441
Telephones: 514–516
Temperatures, average monthly: 539
Thermal baths and pools: 9–10, 44–46; about, 8; with children, 470–471; hikes, 52, 227; visiting tips and etiquette, 42–43, 121; Akureyri, 45, 397; Borgarnes, 280; Forest Lagoon (Akureyri), 45, 174, 397–398; Golden Circle, 193, 202, 209, 212–213; Hafnarfjörður, 123; Hofsós, 45; Húsafell, 290; Húsavík, 45, 420; Hvammsvík Hot Springs, 45, 174, 278–279; Krauma (Reykholt), 44–45, 174, 287; Laugarvatn, 44, 174, 193, 202; Mývatn Nature Baths, 45, 174, 410–411; Patreksfjörður, 45, 337–338; Reykholt, 288; Reykjavík, 76, 120–124; Secret Lagoon (Flúðir), 44–45, 193, 209; Sky Lagoon (Reykjavík), 44, 123–124, 174. See also Blue Lagoon; Natural thermal springs
“Thermal bread experience”: 203
Thermal waters: 44–47; best sights, 46–47; safety tips, 35
Time zones: 485–486
Tindfjallajökull: 241
Tjarnargata (Reykjavík): 77, 100
Tjöruhúsið (Ísafjörður): 355, 357
Tómasdóttir, Sigríður: 208
Tour guides, in Reykjavík: 71
Tourist information: 485. See also specific destinations
Tours: Reykjavík, 70–71, 166–167; Rick Steves, 531–532. See also Excursion buses; and specific destinations
Trail hazards: 35
Transportation: 516–531. See also specific destinations
Travel advisories: 484
Travel insurance: 30, 486, 520
Travel smarts: 31–32
Travel tips: 484–487
Trip costs: 27
Tröllaskagi Peninsula: 387–393; itineraries, 368–369
Troll Expeditions: 36
Tröll Expeditions: 456
Trostansfjörður: 347–348
TV shows, recommended: 536–538
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University of Iceland (Reykjavík): 79
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Varmahlíð: 375; sleeping, 386–387
Vatnajökull National Park: 404, 431
Vatnaleið Pass: 300
Vatnaleið Road: 300
Vatnsdalshólar: 374
Vatnsfjörður: 336
Vatnshellir Cave: 44, 296–297, 312–313
Vatnsskarð Pass: 432
VAT refunds: 490–491
Vestfjarðagöng: 350
Vestmannaeyjar: 249–261; eating, 267–268; helpful hints, 250–251; map, 252–253; orientation, 250; sights/activities, 261–264; sleeping, 266–267; tourist information, 250; traveling to, 250; walking tour, 254–261
Vestmannaeyjar Fortress: 257–258
Vestmannaeyjar Jetty: 258–260
Vestmannaeyjar Town Museum: 261–262
Vestmannaeyjar Wooden Church: 258
Vesturbæjarlaug (Reykjavík): 121–122
Vesturbær (Reykjavík): eating, 151
Vesturgata (Reykjavík): 75; eating, 146
Vesturland: See West Iceland
Viðey Island: 69, 107, 116–117
Víðgelmir Lava Tube: 44, 272, 290–291
Víðimýrarkirkja: 375
Vík: 234–237, 449, 458; eating, 236–237; map, 235; sleeping, 240, 457
Vík Church: 235
Viking Festival (Hamarsfjörður): 534
Viking Horses: 50
Viking Rafting: 54
Vikings: 5, 58, 59, 83, 89–90, 473, 534; Saga Museum (Reykjavík), 110, 150, 467; Settlement Center (Borgarnes), 282–283
Viking Women (Reykjavík): 71
Viking World (Keflavík): 183–184, 468
Víkurskarð: 401
Vínland sagas: 108–109
Visitor information: 485. See also specific destinations
Vistarband: 476
Volcanic cave tours: 40–44, 290–291, 312–313, 409
Volcanic landscapes: 37–40
Volcanoes: about, 7–8, 37–44, 472; with children, 469–470; geology of, 38–39; safety tips, 35; tectonic plates, 7, 38–39. See also Craters
Volcano Museum (Heimaey): 40, 257, 262–263
Volcano museums: 40; Lava Center (Hvolsvöllur), 40, 224–225, 469; Lava Show (Reykjavík), 40, 68, 112–113, 466; Lava Show (Vik), 236; Volcano Museum (Heimaey), 40, 257, 262–263; Wonders of Iceland (Reykjavík), 40, 68, 114–115, 466–467
Völsunga Saga: 109
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Walking tours, guided, in Reykjavík: 70
Walking tours, self-guided: Akureyri, 395; Reykjavík, 71–91; Seyðisfjörður, 434–437; Vestmannaeyjar, 254–261
Waterfalls: 51–52, 468; Barnafoss, 289–290; Bjarnarfoss, 316–317; Dettifoss, 422–423, 468; Dynjandi, 46, 348, 468; Goðafoss, 401–402; Grundarfoss, 303; Hengifoss, 430–431; Hraunfossar, 289–290; Kirkjufellsfoss, 305–306; Seljalandsfoss, 218, 225, 237, 459, 468; Skógafoss, 228; Svartifoss, 456; Svöðufoss, 307
Weather: 12, 19, 22–23, 163–164, 539; and road conditions, 189, 272, 297, 526–529
Westfjords: 18, 326–362; driving tips, 335; driving tour, 328–335; ferries, 327–328; itineraries, 18, 23, 169, 332–335; map, 332–333; puffins, 48, 342–343; tourist information, 335; tours, 337, 352–354; transportation, 327–330
Westfjords Adventures: 337
Westfjords Heritage Museum (Ísafjörður): 354–355
Westfjords Tunnel: 350
West Iceland: 270–292; driving tips, 272; driving tour, 271–279; itineraries, 18, 272; map, 274–275; Ring Road, 373–375; weather, 272. See also specific destinations
Westman Islands: 225–228, 247–269; with children, 469; Eldfell eruption of 1973, 37, 251, 254–260, 262–263, 263, 266, 534; ferries, 248–249, 250; itineraries, 16, 248; planning tips, 248; puffins, 48, 49, 225, 233, 247, 250, 251, 254, 263–264, 265; traveling to, 248–249; volcanic landscape of, 37; weather, 20. See also Heimaey Island
West Tours: 353–354
Whale, eating: 507
Whale Museum (Húsavík): 418
Whales of Iceland (Reykjavík): 47, 69, 111–112, 466
Whale watching: 47–48, 352–354, 398, 466; Húsavík, 417; Reykjavík, 106–107
Wine: 90, 511; liquor store, in Reykjavík, 83
Wonders of Iceland (Reykjavík): 40, 68, 114–115, 466–467
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Ytri-Tunga: 317