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Destination Iceland Sustainable Destination DESTINATION ICELAND SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION “Ensure sustainable growth in Icelandic tourism in all regions driven by quality and professionalism” LAND SIZE: 103.000 km2 / 40.000 sq. miles POPULATION: 360.000 people 3,5 inhabitants per km2 / 9 per sq. miles LANGUAGE: Icelandic CAPITAL: Reykjavík CURRENCY: The Króna CLIMATE, REYKJAVÍK: January 1°C / 30°F July 10,7°C / 52°F West Iceland MAJOR TOWNS Akranes, Borgarnes, Stykkishólmur MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Landmarks: Akranesvitar, Arnarstapi, Klofningur Waterfalls: Glymur, Hraunfossar, Bjarnarfoss Craters: Grábrók, Eldborg, Saxhóll Mountains: Akrafjall, Hafnarfjall, Kirkjufell, Baula Hiking paths: Húsafell, Snæfellsjökull NP Beaches: Langisandur, Búðir, Djúpalónssandur Glaciers: Langjökull, Snæfellsjökull Caves: Víðgelmir, Vatnshellir Hot springs: Deildartunguhver Thermal baths: Guðlaug, Krauma, Lýsulaugar Historic: Safnasvæðið á Akranesi, Reykholt, Landnámssetur, Eiríksstaðir MORE INFO www.west.is West Iceland | www.west.is Westfjords MAJOR TOWNS Ísafjörður, Bolungarvík, Patreksfjörður, Hólmavík REGIONAL AIRPORTS Ísafjörður, Bíldudalur, Gjögur MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Waterfalls: Dynjandi, Djúpavíkurfoss, Valagil Glaciers: Drangajökull Cliffs: Látrarbjarg, Hornbjarg Thermal baths: Krossholt, Drangsnes pools, Hellulaug, Pollurinn, Reyjanes Islands: Flatey, Grímsey Wildlife: Whales, foxes, seals, birdlife Beaches: Rauðasandur, Skálavík, Holt MORE INFO www.westfjords.is Westfjords | www.westfjords.is North Iceland MAJOR TOWNS Akureyri, Húsavík, Sauðárkrókur REGIONAL AIRPORTS Akureyri International Airport, Grímsey, Húsavík, Þórshöfn MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Waterfalls: Dettifoss, Goðafoss, Aldeyjarfoss Highlands: Askja, Holuhraun, Vatnajökull NP Mountains: Herðubreið, Kaldbakur, Hverfjall, Borgarvirki Beaches: Hvítserkur, Arctic Coast Way Beaches Historic: Iceland's last execution, Glaumbær & Laufás turf house, Arctic Henge Islands: Drangey, Hrísey, Grímsey, Lundey, Flatey Wildlife: Whale & Seal Watching, Birding Trails Thermal baths: Mývatn Nature Baths, GeoSea, Beer Spa MORE INFO www.northiceland.is North Iceland | www.northiceland.is East Iceland MAJOR TOWNS Egilsstaðir, Seyðisfjörður, Fjarðarbyggð REGIONAL AIRPORTS Egilsstaðir International Airport MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Waterfalls: Hengifoss Glaciers: Vatnajökull Canyons: Stuðlagil, Hafrahvammagljúfur Hiking paths: Stórurð, Hólmanes Landmarks: Rainbow street (Seyðisfjörður) Thermal baths: Vök, Laugavalladalur MORE INFO www.east.is East Iceland | www.east.is South Iceland MAJOR TOWNS Selfoss, Hveragerði, Vestmannaeyjar, Vík, Höfn REGIONAL AIRPORTS Höfn, Vestmannaeyjar Island MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Beaches: Reynisfjara, Breiðamerkursandur Caves: Raufarhólshellir, Laugarvatnshellar Cliffs: Dyrhólaey, Ingólfshöfði, Vestmannaeyjar Culture: Húsið, Skógar museum, Þórbergssetur Glaciers: Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull, Vatnajökull Hiking paths: Laugavegur, Fimmvörðuháls Hot springs: Geysir area, Reykjadalur Mountains: Hekla, Lómagnúpur, Vestrahorn, Eldfell Routs: Golden Circle, South Coast Waterfalls: Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Svartifoss MORE INFO www.south.is South Iceland | www.south.is Reykjanes MAJOR TOWNS Grindavík, Garður, Sandgerði, Reykjanesbær, Vogar REGIONAL AIRPORTS Keflavík International Airport MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Parks: Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, Reykjanes nature reserve Geosites: Bridge between continents, Brimketill, Eldvörp Mountains: Keilir, Sogin Geothermal springs: Gunnuhver, Seltún Thermal baths: Blue Lagoon Historic: Viking world, Stekkjarkot, Húshólmi, Hópsnes, Duus culture center Hiking paths: 100 crater pathway, Eldgjá, Grænadyngja Wildlife: Bird watching, whale watching Beaches: Sandvík Other: Lighthouses, Lake Kleifarvatn, Stampar MORE INFO www.visitreykjanes.is Reykjanes Peninsula | www.reykjanes.is Reykjavík MAJOR TOWNS Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Garðabær, Hafnafjörður, Seltjarnarnes REGIONAL AIRPORTS Reykjavík International Airport MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Culture: Reykjavík City Museum, Harpa Concert Hall Dining: Laugavegur, food halls Hiking Paths: Esja, Heiðmörk Historic: National Museum, Settlement Exhibition Historical landmarks: Perlan, Hallgrímskirkja Thermal Baths: Vesturbæjarlaug, Laugardalslaug Beaches: Nauthólsvík beach, Ægissíðan Islands: Viðey, Engey MORE INFO www.visitreykjavik.is Reykjavík | www.visitreykjavik.is WHY SHOULD YOU BE INSPIRED BY ICELAND? ADVENTURE Enter a volcano, climb a glacier, snorkel between continents and ride an Icelandic horse. Iceland offers an adventure for any nature lover. WELNESS The spa is a modern-day invention but enjoying the various health benefits of bathing in thermal baths is an Icelandic tradition dating back to the settlement. FOOD & CUISINE Iceland is blessed with an abundance of fresh water, clean nature and fertile fishing grounds, while geothermal energy makes it possible to supply a year-round offering of fresh vegetables, grown locally in greenhouses. CREATIVITY Creativity is part of our national identity. One out of ten Icelanders will publish a book during their lifetime; and we have a vibrant music and film scene. CLEAN SOURCE OF ENERGY Geothermal is a way of life in Iceland. This is the naturally heated water that powers our lives and heats our homes, baths and pools. QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO ICELANDIC TOURISM The official source for safe adventure in Iceland VAKINN The quality and environmental certification for Icelandic tourism One of the key aspects of sustainable and responsible tourism is to inform visitors about Iceland’s fragile nature and considerate travel behavior This has been the key focus of our campaign work www.inspiredbyiceland.com THE ICELANDIC PLEDGE Iceland is the first country ever to initiate an agreement with tourists in bid to positively affect behavior change, aiming to create an army of people who know how to stay safe and look after the delicate land. The Icelandic Pledge is an online agreement that invites travelers to sign up to be a responsible tourist when visiting the country. ICELANDIC ACADEMY This is an exciting online tool to help visitors understand the best of Icelandic culture and etiquette, how to stay safe on their travels, as well as its beautiful nature. Iceland Academy’s classes are open to everyone via the Inspired By Iceland website. Viewers are invited to attend each class and encouraged to complete each term, after which they will receive a special badge. KRANAVATN CHALLENGE In an attempt to encourage visitors to behave more responsibly, Inspired by Iceland has launched the world’s first premium tap water brand, Kranavatn. Visitors can pledge to make Kranavatn, Icelandic for tap water, their drink of choice in Iceland. /inspiredbyiceland /icelandinspired # icelandsecret WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEE YOU IN ICELAND THANK YOU!.
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