Interesting and Fun Facts about Iceland

Fascinating and Cool Quick Facts

Iceland was chosen as one of the top travel destinations of 2017, but there are a few important things you want to know before you get there.

1.When taking a shower, the water  smells like rotten eggs, but that's actually a good thing.

Geothermal energy is used in cities like Reykjavík, so the natural spring water that goes to your shower from underground gives off the sulfuric odor. It is completely safe and ideal for cleaning.

2.Drinking cold tap water is completely safe and odorless.

Cold water does not have sulfuric properties, so feel free to fill the water bottle from your sink. 

3.You will have to get naked before entering a magnificent blue lake.

Before you dive into the bright blue geothermal spa, you must first use the facilities to take a shower. This is a rule. There are open showers without doors, but you can also find indoor showers if you prefer privacy.

4.If you decide to get wet in the Blue Lagoon, your hair will become rough and can get damaged, but there are ways to avoid this.

Don't worry, you won't have to cut your hair. First, you can tie your hair to prevent it from getting wet. But if you are worried about getting wet accidentally, use the conditioner they provided as a mask and apply it to your hair as long as you are in the Blue Lagoon. Your hair will thank you for it.

5.You won't find any Starbucks in Iceland.

You heard that right. There isn't any Starbucks in Iceland, but there is a great place to get drinks like coffee tea, Te & Kaffi.

6.Also, there is no McDonald's restaurant.

You would think this fast food chain was taking over the world, but not in Iceland. But you will love the local cuisine.

7.Iceland is also famous for its lamb sausages.

A great place to buy them in Reykjavík is Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, where you can get them with pylsusinnep and fried onions. However, you can also buy them at almost any gas station. They're also cheap, about $ 3.

8.You can pay almost anything by credit card, so don't worry about exchanging your money for krónas(currency).

For those who don't like to carry money with them, Iceland is a great destination.

9.Yes, there is a penis museum in Iceland.

The Icelandic Phallological Museum is in Reykjavík and houses penile pieces.

10.You can travel the whole country in about a week.

Many people prefer the 1330 km long tourist route to travel from one end of the country to the other. It is a great way to see beautiful landscapes and many places in the country. And if you're wondering, the driver's side is on the left.

11.Iceland is English friendly and all Icelandic words are similar to English.

Fun fact: "Bless bless" means "bye".

12.Eating whale meat is now more of a tourist attraction than a traditional experience.

Whale hunting is part of Icelandic identity, while a survey by IFAW and Capacent Gallup reported that only 3.2% of Icelandic people eat whale meat. As of 2014, 18% of tourists eat whale meat to try traditional food.

13.If you plan to approach the waterfalls (especially on a tour) you should bring a pair of waterproof pants or spare clothes.

Getting wet by accident means walking around in wet clothes all day, and nobody wants that.

14.If you go out of the city to an area with very little light pollution, you have the chance to see the northern lights.

In some cases, it can also appear in a big city like Reykjavik, but if you want a clearer show, look for the dark places!