Iceland as a destination 

Visiting Iceland, with its unspoiled natural environment, in some places still being formed by volcanoes, glaciers and water, is an unforgettable adventure. But what makes Iceland special is the fine balance between the awesome, untouched landscape and the most modern of conveniences. This is the main reason why Iceland is the choice place for business travellers, whether they are hosting a meeting or incentive tour. No complicated calculations are necessary to see that Iceland is located centrally between Europe and North America. Seminars are frequently held in Iceland, taking advantage of state-of-the-art meeting facilities. In fact, you will be amazed at how technologically advanced Iceland is. In Reykjavík and the surrounding areas you will find elegant hotels and excellent restaurants with their own special atmosphere and fine cuisine. Not to be forgotten is Reykjavik’s exciting night life. It has long been said that Icelanders are particularly good at enjoying themselves and they bloom for visiting tourists.

Iceland is one of those rare places in the world where, at a single glance, one is confronted with a new dimension of Nature. There was once a time when a precarious, difficult and arduous life was dependent upon and controlled by the seasons, the long winters and glorious summers. But now Iceland can be enjoyed in every season. Icelandic nature is an incredible sight at any time of the year, offering its beautiful landscape for innumerable adventures.

Reykjavík enjoys a full variety of entertainment and cultural events at any time of the year. The cultural scene includes an opera house, the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, a ballet company, two large theatres as well as many smaller theatres and more than 20 museums and galleries, an impressive number for this small capital. Not to mention the entertainment, fun, music, dance, food and drink available all through the night!

Summer is a full festival of open-air activities and wild nature sports, with unlimited adventures possible on the rivers, glaciers and the deserted lava fields. Iceland offers its fabulous landscape and all its astonishing beauty 24 hours a day in the amazing world of the midnight sun.

Autumn is a real symphony of colours. It's a symphony of activities as well, taking advantage of the mysterious light reflected in the earth and the icy skies. The landscape lives and changes perpetually before your very eyes. Iceland offers unforgettable and magical adventures. It's a magic which continues day after day.

Winter is unique. One only has to open ones' eyes to see grandeur and beauty on every horizon. The natural rhythm of the days shapes the colourful shadows of the earth and the cold magnificence of the pure ice. This land is another world, offering a huge spectrum of activities, even bathing outside in geothermal water when it is snowing!

Reykjavík is known for its great selection of restaurants, where a wide choice of international cuisine is served. Icelandic seafood is unrivalled for its quality. Restaurants offer a wide selection of daily catch fresh from the ocean. Lamb is the favourite meat, with a flavour reminiscent of game after grazing in the wild highland pastures. Seasonal delicacies include ptarmigan grouse and reindeer, while a range of seabirds are included among traditional delicacies.