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Iceland - Free maps and guidebooks

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Iceland Road Guide
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Kortabók - great Iceland road atlas
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Kortabók road atlas - great map

by jojes

After driving for a day or 2, the roadmap we brought from home appeared not to be as useful as we hoped: there were too much icons/signs (waterfalls, campsites, ...) blocking the roads on our map. Since we are the kind of people that love to go on smaller, less traveled roads, this wasn't very handy of course.So we went out hunting for a new, decent and detailed map. Most gasstations offer a range of maps, going from Iceland-entirely-on-one-map to detailed maps of the different regions. But these maps didn't offer much more than the one we had. But then we found the "Kortabók road atlas", which was exactly what we were looking for ... Iceland devided on 60 pages/maps with a large overlap between pages, with townplans, even with maps where to find gasstations, campsites, golfsites or swimming pools ... Very handy and extensive index of placenames and citystreets in the back.Perfect !I...

Free books that come in handy

by jojes

These small guidebooks come in very handy when travelling in Iceland.There are several editions on different parts of the country.The guidebooks give general information about the area as well as tips on accomodation, activities, nature, tours, towns, transportation, ...We found them to be very handy and full of useful information.You can find them in tourist offices (of course) as well as in hotels and other places that offer a range of free brochures.

Iceland Road Guide

by jojes

This is a very detailed road guide with over 3.000 interesting places mentioned.We bought this book at home, but I've seen it widely sold in Iceland.The book is arranged according to the numbering system used by the Public Roads Administration, dividing Iceland in 8 regions (nr. 2 - 9), with the Ringroad being nr. 1.One part of the book "follows" the ringroad, travelling from Reykjavik to the west and north, all the way round back to Reykjavik. The sights along that itinerary are explained, sometimes with detailed road-maps.Another section covers the roads in regions 2 to 9.The third part covers the mountain roads (F-roads).There are so many places mentioned that you won't find anywhere else. Sometimes even old and abandoned farms are indicated.It also contains seperate sections consisting of general information on specific topics: Icelandic food, geothermal springs, lava caves, the...

More free stuff

by jojes

If you don't want to invest money in buying roadmaps or guidebook, you can easliy get around with the free maps and brochures you can find almost everywhere.Some of this stuff cmes in quite handy, f.i. these small guidebooks.Of course the information isn't as detailed as in other guidebooks, but often the information is useful though limited.

For winter

by smirnofforiginal

In April it was cold! Thermals were a definite as were waterproof outer clothing. Makes absolutely no mistake - the weather is unbelievably changeable and layers are the way forward. My children had balaclavas and needed them. There were days and blizzards when I wrapped a scarf around my face to protect it from blizzard and stinging hail whipped by strong winds.It is really worth investing in good quality walking socks. There would be nothing more miserable than having cold feet. They were invaluable!for gloves and hats, especially with children, they take up so little room, it is definitely a good idea to have several pairs. My camera (Canon) stopped working. I tried SO hard to look after it but I think there was one occasion when the extreme cold to indoor warmth was too much for it to bear. I think the internal electronics got condensation on them. Perhaps have a plastic bag that...

before you fly to Iceland... at duty free

by smirnofforiginal

Iceland is exceptionally expensive when it comes to food and drink. I purchased a nice bottle of rum in duty free as I left the UK and then in Iceland I only had to purchase some coke. I was then set up for a couple of enjoyable drinks in my hotel room when it was the end of a long (and cold!) day!

Gas-containers we use for camping gas-cookers.

by Regina1965

I add here a link to gas-containers we use in Iceland for camping gas-cookers/primus. You can buy these containers at the gas-stations all around the country. I add the link to our biggest camping-gear store www.ellingsen.is where I buy my gas-containers.

Weather in summer..

by Durfun

Jumpers are recommended as a precaution.Also, a lightweight waterproof can come in handy, as the weather is so changeable. August is the summer, but weather there can change suddenly.Definitely need to have pullovers/sweaters/jumpers as a precaution. Light waterproofs would also be worthwhile.

You will most likely need some of these items

by marielexoteria

- Sleeping bag: it might save you money if you bring your own bag, so that you won't have to pay for bed linen and/or eventually a cheaper room/bed rate. - Rain jacket- Warm, breathable clothes that you can layer on: if you feel too warm you take off one layer, if you feel too cold you put on one layer- Sturdy shoes: if you're doing some hiking or tours like the Golden Circle- Comfortable shoes: for city walking. - Big memory card or extra film- Charger or extra batteriesBoth are expensive there. - Swimsuit: for bathing if you visit the Blue Lagoon (it will save you some money if you don't need to rent one of theirs) or any of the many pools. - A good guide: I found Lonely Planet's to be the best travel guide, and you don't have to buy it if you can borrow it from your local library (like I did). Otherwise save the VT tips that can help you out and print them :)- A road map: if...

Winter Items

by to-the-moon

If going to Iceland in the winter like we did you will definatley need lots of layers and a warm preferably waterproof coat.A wooly hat & scarf - they have lots of really warm ones at the airport shop as you arrive in Iceland if you forget yours like I did! Waterproof hiking shoes with good grip - if its snowing and icey these will become invaluable, it gets very slippery.Thermals - they kept me so much warmer in the minus 12 centigrade temperatures then I would have beenPersonally I wouldn't bother with an umbrella - although Iceland seems to get quite a bit of rain its also very windy and it'll only end up inside out anyway. Batteries for your camera! - they are very expensive in Iceland, (as is film) We also took lots of fruity nutty bars or ceral bars with us for during the day so we were only paying for an evening meal, (breakfast included) to keep expenses down and it worked...

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