Iceland
Northern Europe · Icelandic · Icelandic króna
Shower naked before the pool, never pay for bottled water, and don't honk at the sheep.
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5 phrases you need in Iceland
- HelloHallóhah-LOH
- GoodbyeBlessbless
- PleaseVinsamlegastVIN-sahm-leh-gahst
- Thank youTakktahk
- Excuse meAfsakiðAHF-sah-kith
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Know before you go
money
Iceland is essentially cashless — even remote gas stations and hot dog stands take cards, and you may never touch a króna note.
safety
Check road.is and vedur.is every morning: weather closes roads fast, and going off marked paths or fording rivers in a 2WD voids your rental insurance.
etiquette
Shower thoroughly, naked, without a swimsuit before entering any pool or lagoon — it is posted, enforced, and locals will absolutely say something.
tipping
Tipping is not expected anywhere; service is included in the (admittedly steep) prices.
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