With eccentric cities, friendly locals, fantastic cuisine and some of the most breathtaking landscapes and natural phenomena on the planet, a holiday to Iceland is simply unforgettable. Located in the North Atlantic ocean between Scandinavia and North America, Iceland is the perfect choice for holidays and weekend breaks, regardless of the time of year. 

Whether you go during the summer months of May through to September when you can enjoy endless days and temperatures of up to 20°c or during the winter season when temperatures can drop to -3°c but the landscapes are much more pristine and spectacular, you can be sure to have a fabulous time in Iceland. Make the best of both worlds by visiting in the autumn between mid-September and November when the summer crowds are thinning, the prices are lowered and the temperatures are still enjoyable.

Although more northern cities such as Akureyri or Húsavík offer their own valid reasons for being among the best places to stay in Iceland, a trip to Reykjavik comes highly recommended. The most northernmost capital city in the world, Reykjavik has vibrant nightlife, live music and entertainment, fabulous restaurants and is still in close proximity to some of the most beautiful landscapes that Iceland has to offer. Jetline has many accommodation options available such as the four-star Radisson Blu Saga Hotel and the wonderful Cabin Hotel. Book cheap flights to Reykjavik with WOW Air and a bed and breakfast stay with Jetline and take one of the most memorable trips you’ll ever experience. 

As previously mentioned, Reykjavik is a great city to visit when travelling to Iceland. With a huge variety of superb restaurants, bars and clubs and a decent selection of art galleries and museums to visit, a city break to Reykjavik is an absolute must for anyone. Visit during the winter months and catch the Iceland Airwaves event. This fantastic festival promotes both established artists and newcomers to the music scene and also holds a ‘hangover party’ in the Blue Lagoon. The summer months also boast some superb festivals such as the Reykjavik Art Festival held in May and Culture Night which takes place in August.

 

Attractions and popular tourist destinations such as the Blue Lagoon, a superheated spa surrounded by a landscape of black lava, the historical þingvellir National Park which is great for a hiking adventure and the astonishing and original Geysir which erupts every few minutes are all within easy distance from Iceland’s capital and are all simply unmissable.

 

Head north to experience the wonder and mesmerising beauty of the mountains, glaciers and waterfalls that make up the Vatnajökull National Park. This awesome reserve covers 13% of Iceland’s land mass and contains the world’s largest glacier outside of the Arctic regions. Another exciting excursion in the north of the island are the boat trips available from Húsavík. With eleven different species of whale found off the coast, this is a wonderful way to see these peaceful yet gigantic mammals.

 

No trip to Iceland would be complete without seeing the Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights. The natural phenomena of multi-coloured light displays that stretch across the sky is nothing short of spectacular. Although dependent on solar activity and therefore difficult to forecast, the Northern Lights can usually be seen between September and April.

 

So, whether you are looking for an adventure-packed vacation or a weekend break that offers a plethora of activities and sightseeing opportunities, book a trip to Iceland today. Make the most of Jetline’s affordable and highly rated hotels and embark upon the holiday of a lifetime.