This guide to Iceland covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Tourist attractions described include Reykjavik's Hallgrimskirkja Church, Culture House and City Hall, the immense ice fields and glacial lagoons of Vatnajokull and Hofn, the Godafoss and Gullfoss waterfalls, and places for outdoor bathing such as the Blue Lagoon. A guide is given to Iceland's many outdoor activities including snowmobiling, climbing, horseriding, whale watching and walking. The book also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Icelandic. You can read special features on topics ranging from the country's birdlife to the Sagas. Maps show Reykjavik, Eastern Iceland and Western Iceland, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
- ISBN10 9812461248
- ISBN13 9789812461247
- Publish Date 31 October 2003
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 27 May 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher APA Publications
- Imprint Berlitz Publishing Company
- Edition Large type / large print edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English