Despite Iceland’s name and location near the Arctic Circle, winters aren’t brutally cold as you might think. The best season to visit Iceland is in winter.
Iceland in winter is not only pleasant, but it is a country that has much spectacular and wonderful nature. The temperatures are warmer than in other cities in the world, such as New York, London, or Paris.
Iceland was named by Norwegian Floki Vilgerdarson after he encountered some ice when he landed in the northern region of Iceland. Due to the Warm Gulf Stream, average temperatures in December are around 32 Degrees °F.
7 Reasons to Consider Iceland
1. The water that runs through the many glacial caves freezes only in winter, which means that it is the only time that impressive natural phenomena formed with ice can be seen inside the caves.
2. Of course, the long winter nights also mean a great opportunity to see the light shows that nature offers at night, such as the beautiful Northern Lights.
3. Kirkjufellsfoss is a waterfall on the Kirkjufellsfoss Peninsula, which has a magnificent view all year round, but especially in winter, the background lighting is especially unforgettable.
4. You can even walk behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast and if you are lucky, see the lights that shine through the waters of the waterfall, this is an incredible luxury.
5. Iceland is known for its hot springs, such as the Blue Lagoon, which is open all year. Immersing yourself in the hot springs full of minerals and surrounded by steam and snow is one of the most relaxing experiences you can have in Iceland.
6. Winter also means that there are not many people and this means an opportunity to enjoy spectacular landscapes between nature and you.
7. You can even see whales in winter. Dozens of killer whales gather in the waters around the town of Grundarfjörður during this season as they hunt for herring.
If you don’t have plans to go to Iceland yet, this would be the perfect time to start planning.
