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Iceland is not only closer than you think, but far different than you ever imagined. Where else can you witness such marvels of Mother Nature as Iceland’s top tourist attractions - tremendous icecap and several glaciers; spouting geysers and steaming solfataras the dramatic landscape and natural phenomena; erupting hot springs and bubbling mud pots; mighty waterfalls and roaring glacial rivers; hot water pools ideal for bathing; vast sand deserts; and unexpected oases in valleys overshadowed by mountains and glaciers. Iceland is also a popular destination for nature lovers with special interests, such as birdwatching.

Towns and villages are easily reached by road and air. Several of the towns have year-round hotels, and many use schools as summer hotels during the long vacation from May to September ( the main tourist season ) to offer clean and inexpensive accommodation.

Most visitors use Reykjavík as a base for day trips or longer journeys to the countryside - which really starts just outside the suburbs. Despite its small size Reykjavík is a technologically advanced city and boasts a number of high class hotels which serve regular tourists and offer extensive facilities for the growing conference trade. Capitalizing on Iceland's location midway between Europe and North America and on the publicity given to the 1986 Reagan-Gorbachev Reykjavík Summit, tourism is an important way of extending the season beyond the natural limits which the weather and climate impose.

Summers are surprisingly warm and winters not as cold as you might expect. Regardless of when you visit, be assured that the warmth shown by Icelanders, their desire to share their culture and the efforts made to make your stay as pleasant as possible will, like the spectacular landscape, never be forgotten. Looking for a holiday or vacation in Europe? - Visit Iceland for your holiday

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