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22 thoughts on “5 Reasons why Iceland is at the top of our bucket list”

  1. We spent a fortnight in Iceland a few years ago and loved it. We went in summer, so we didn’t really see the Auroro Borealis, as the days are very long and bright making the nights very short – we saw a hint of colour the very last night. But after a couple of nights in Reykjavik we rented a car and drove around the main ring road. This was wonderful, the landscapes are so amazing. We did visit the blue lagoon but actually we preferred another outdoor lagoon-style bath up in Myvatn.

  3. Iceland is our favorite country and we think you should definitely visit! But heading North has nothing to do with how vividly the Northern Lights appear. It has to do with how the sun and atmospheric gases react to each other and it doesn’t matter if you’re in Reykjavík or the Westfjords. The only difference between Reykjavík and the Westfjords is that there is far less light pollution from the city lights, so you can see the Northern Lights easier. Also, the weather is more stable in the North since it isn’t affected by the Atlantic currents like Reykjavík and the South Coast.

  4. We loved our trip to Iceland, and hope that you have the chance to fulfill this bucketlist item soon! We visited during the summer and loved the midnight sun as it gave us the chance to get the most out of every single day. That said, we didn’t see the Northern Lights obviously, so would love to head back to experience the country during winter too 🙂

  5. What can I say? The more pictures I see of Iceland, the more keener I am to go. Just need to do lots more research, though. We usually take a long break in October and I need to know more about the weather at that time of the year.

  6. I have to agree that Iceland is one of the most beautiful places on earth and it has a special luring effect on travelers because of it. We were lucky enough to see and do all of the things on this list and I would highly recommend the trip to anyone.

  7. I went to Iceland 8 years ago and didn’t see the northern lights. I want to go back purely for this reason! I feel like I aced my trip as I did everything on your list (except the northern lights!!)

  8. These are all great reasons to visit Iceland! The Blue Lagoon * The Northern Lights are right at the top of my list, but I’m afraid that living in Australia, it may be while before I get back to the far north of Europe to see them! I might have to settle for the Southern Lights in Tassie instead!

  10. I haven’t been to Iceland but would love to go. The Northern Lights would be the highlight. However, the Blue Lagoon looks amazing too and I’d probably be there all day! Thanks for the list, Iceland is now on my bucket list. Polly

  11. Every time I read blogs about Iceland I discover a new place to visit. This time I learned about Skaftafell and Laugavegur. I’m going to Iceland in two weeks, hoping to see the Northern Lights, but even if I don’t, it will be an amazing trip. Enjoyed your post. Now I’m off to research Skaftafell!

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