Iceland travel tips

Is Iceland safe?

1 guide, each rated 1 to 5 with the reason — and two lists per place, where you are comfortable and where to pay attention. Nowhere is called dangerous; the specific thing is what helps.

5.0 average across 1 guide · Very safe

Reykjavik Very safe

Extremely low crime, but nature is the danger. Never walk on glaciers unguided, respect closed road signs, check road.is and vedur.is daily in winter, and stay well back from sneaker waves at Reynisfjara beach.

Comfortable: Reykjavik

  • Laugavegur — at three on a Saturday, for drunkenness rather than crime
  • Icelandic weather and single-lane roads, which is what actually hurts visitors here

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The guides in Iceland