In the past few years Iceland has emerged as one of Europe’s most dynamic gastronomic destinations, full of exciting places to taste thrilling new recipes. Chefs create modern dishes with traditional ingredients, like French influenced lobster ravioli with a delicate lobster foam, or fusion courses like Indian inspired monkfish in tandoori essence.
Street eats are a must for visitors, especially Iceland’s favorite snack, the pylsu - or hot dog. Say, Eina med ollu, when ordering and you’ll get a hot dog boldly topped with the works: crunchy fried onions, ketchup, sweet mustard, raw onions and curry remoulade sauce. Hot diggity!
Reykjavik is growing rapidly into a weekend getaway destination known for its energetic nightlife and party atmosphere. With the ever changing selection of sleek wine bars, old-world cafes, live music venues and fashionable nightclubs there’s a place with your name on it whatever your taste.
The sun never sets on fun in Iceland whether it is during the long days of summer or peak winter hours. In the evening, the downtown area teems with activity, reaching its peak on Friday and Saturday nights.
Lines for the most popular places begin forming after midnight and the party lasts until sunup on weekends. A benefit of a compact city center is that most bars & nightspots are in walking distance of one another. Late night, particularly in the summer, the downtown area takes on a carnival-like atmosphere. For the Icelanders, especially in the perpetual daylight of summer, the night is always young.
You can interact with Iceland’s world of natural wonders in endless ways. Some activities offer you the challenge of the mightiest forces in nature, while other experiences provide the ideal way to relax from all the activity.
Thrill seekers in search of a real challenge will not be disappointed in Iceland. Glacial river rafting, ice cave spelunking, wild shore kayaking and deep sea fishing are just the tip of the iceberg.
Glaciers cover 1/9th of Iceland’s land surface. Snowmobiling is an exhilarating way for almost anyone to experience them. Tours are available where travelers make the ascent by bus and beltdriven vehicle and then have time to zip around at leisure on snowmobiles which are surprisingly easy to maneuver. Go-it-alone types can also test themselves against nature. Cycling around Iceland is a genuine challenge, attracting a growing number of contenders. And really vigorous mountain hiking trails fan out in all directions from the outskirts of almost every community.
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