Please note that you should take special care when traveling on minor roads, which may be rougher, narrower, and far more hazardous than you are used to. Special care must be taken...

Closed roads are CLOSED for a reason, usually because of impassable snow on the road or other risks.  If you pass a "Closed" sign, you will most likely run into trouble which...

Fasten your seatbelt - Both driver and passengers.   Driving in Iceland can be tricky - but if you listen carefully to Elfis you should be fine  "Take a look at the...

The opening hours of most businesses are from 9:00 until 17:00. Some institutions and companies change their work hours to 8:00 to 16:00 in the summer months.Shopping hours are gen...

Police Station, Vínlandsleid 2-4 113 Reykjavik Tel. 444 1000  Main office for lost and found articles. Open: Mon-Fri 13-15,30

Do not stop or park your car on the road except in the case of an emergency. Taking pictures or enjoying the environment in other ways does not qualify as an emergency. Find a park...

The emergency telephone number for police, ambulance or fire is 112. Note that phone calls to 112 from coin-operated phones do not require payment.

The electric current in Iceland is 220 volts, 50 HZ AC. European style 2-pin plugs.

Slow down when the road changes from paved to gravel (indicated by this sign).  You have to lower your speed considerably. Otherwise, your tyres will lose grip. Driving in...

To check your e-mail or surf the net, drop in at one of Reykjavik’s Internet cafés or café Hot Spots with free wireless Internet service. Internet service is also available at the...