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Thermals and some good walking boots or snow boots when you visit Gullfoss waterfall. No hiking but the path up to the viewing point can be icey Anti shake camera for when your freezing and trying takes pictures Swimming costume for the blue lagoon, alternatively you can hire one there but much nicer to have your own.
Bring about twice as much film or digital photo storage capacity as you would expect. Iceland is a very photogenic country.Bringing a super wide-angle lens gives sense, too, and a sharp telephoto lens for bird and landscape shots.
Alcohol is very expensive in Iceland due to the heavy taxation of it. Be sure to bring some with you or buy it in the duty free store in the airport. For example a cheap bottle of wine in the state owned liqueur store will be about 1000krona (about 14$). One can of beer is about 3$ and a liter of Bombay gin is about 5000krona (about 90$). Note that these are store prices. This is 2-3 times more expensive in bars and restaurants.
A small rucksack is a good idea for putting all your daily needs into on excursions. A windcheater for this time of year, along with walking shoes. Layers of clothing are your best bet, as the temperature ranges from very cold to very warm, enough for just a t-shirt at times. It can be rather drizzley.
Be prepared for all kinds of weather, depending on what time of year you travel. But remember that you can expect four types of different weather during a day. Don't know if it's due to global warming, but in the last couple of years the rain doesn't always come at you sideways so now you can take an umbrella out without it becoming a danger to yourself and others.
It is easy to notice tourists in Reykjavik streets. They were goretex etc high-tech clothes, when Reyjavik residents dress trendy in jeans and high heels, no matter is it raining small men or snow. But the wind might make the better very bad, so if you want to enjoy nature and being outside, take wind resistan clothes with you. Don't wait to buy them from Iceland, unless you're not a very rich;) Always take warm clothes and a raincoat if you are travelling to Iceland. You never know what kind of weather could be. Even in the summer, it can be just 10 degrees.
The weather isn't as cold as some continental locations (like my own city of Minneapolis) but there is a persistant breeze and is quite changable so pack some layers of clothing and a weatherproof coat along with a cap or muffs for the ears...
Clothes for all seasons. One can experience the 4 seasons well within 1 day! Lots of layers & a good windbreaker. Lots of opportunities for photography. So, bring enough films & batteries. Wide angle & zoom lens are essential. Digital camera as well. Iceland is ultra-expensive. So, lots of cash & credit cards! How expensive? Ok, a hamburger at the hotel we stayed in costs US$15! Generally meals cost about US$15 for lunch & US$30 for dinner. These are no fancy food, ok? Just the ordinary meal. For something more fanciful, consider at least US$50 per person.
It's probably best to layer as weather conditions can change rapidly. A light jacket & raincoat are recommended. We lucked out and had a lot of warm sunny weather. Temps were mostly in the 60's F/ 16 C. Those temps might be a little cool for some of us but to Icelanders it's considered very warm. Many of the local residents were wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts.Umbrellas are of little use most of the time because of the strong winds. A raincoat with hood might be a better option.
Be sure to pack for all kinds of weather (with the exception of very warm weather).Shorts will not be needed but a short sleeve shirt can come in handy in the summer. Be sure to bring a wind jacket, water proof (water resistant) jacket, and something warm.Gloves and hat can come in handy. Umbrellas on the other hand...they're of no use! Iceland is too windy, espcially in when it's raining. You should definitely bring every type of lens you have. Many things are beautiful in Iceland, but many are viewable only from a distance. It would take too long to get a close up view of certain things. You'll appreciate the telephoto and wide angle lenses. Polarizing lenses come in handy on ships.
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Q: We have 5 days in Iceland starting Jan. 25. What are the top 3 things we should see or do? Interests are nature, photography,...
A: The obvious top couple are the Golden Ring, the Blue Lagoon and the Northern Lights. These can easily be booked by a number of tour companies in Reykjavik. I went with...
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