NAMASKAR

A journey through articles to explore Iceland in depth

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At the heart of Iceland: the Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar is one of the most beautiful parts of Iceland. It is located inland, and was used as a training area for American astronauts before the first moon landing. It is a perfect place for hiking, through magnificent landscapes.
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Dare to venture north, off the beaten track
Hiking in Iceland is a dream for anyone who loves nature trips. The only problem is that Iceland, a victim of its own success, is starting to be overrun by travellers! Hiking around the Golden Circle and Jokulsarlon is so popular that in order to be a responsible traveller, one must dare to go and look further... Myvatn, in the north of the country, is a good alternative. So here's a quick rundown
Budget
The cost of living in Iceland
Find all the practical information you need to help you work out your budget for Iceland.
Personalities
Icelandic celebrities and personalities
Iceland is a small country but has no less well-known celebrities for it. A little tour of some famous names.
Arts
(Ice)land of Music: discovering Icelandic music
Iceland, although it has a small population, has a large number of extremely talented music groups. Here are some groups to discover before, during, or after your trip to Iceland.
Religion
Religion in Iceland
Iceland is a former pagan country converted little by little to Christianity, and whose inhabitants are for the most part Lutheran.
Disability
Accessibility for disabled people in Iceland.
Due to very little human infrastructure being built, Iceland is the ultimate wild and natural destination, accessibility for disabled people is difficult.
Books and movies
Explore Iceland through its literature too
Here we suggest some Icelandic authors to read if you want to explore the country's literature and culture.
Formalities
Customs
Iceland is not part of the European Union but has, nevertheless, ratified the Schengen agreements and has been a member since 25 March 2001.
Inspiration
On the F35
Only open when the centre of the country is no longer under snow, Route F35 is one of the most legendary in Iceland: rocky and wild, it winds its way through the most desolate and mountainous regions of the island. An exceptional road trip of discovery during the summer months!