Winter or Summer?

Undecided on when to visit Iceland?

It may not help by telling you that winter and summer are equally breathtaking and you must experience both!

Here is why...

Winter

Vik in November

Daylight hours are limited, it starts from 6 hours a day till 4 hours of daylight between November to April. That is 6 months of limited daylight.

However, the Northern Lights only occur in winter, never in summer.

In winter, you can also experience heartbreakingly beautiful landscapes, and true 'Winter Wonderland'!

Vik black sand beach turns white in winter

In November and December, the Christmas spirit is alive and everywhere you go, there are fairy lights and Christmas décor.

To top it off, winter is off-peak season, so there are significantly less people at attractions.
There won't be a gazillion lot of people in your photos. More importantly, everything is less expensive! Accommodation and car rentals are cheaper by at least 20%.

Take a look at some winter self-drive tours here!

Photographers await nightfall at Jökulsárlón

Pastel sunset on the South coast

Summer

Vik in June

Eternal daylight, the sun never sets and there is no night between May to September.

What does this mean?

5am in summer

You can fit a lot more activities into your itinerary, drive for longer hours and see Iceland in its full glory!

Summers are really lovely in Iceland. Weather is fantastic, hovering around 15 degrees, restaurants are bustling, there are happy people everywhere, landscapes are filled with gorgeous lupins and sheep roam freely!

Spot all the sheep?

The not-so-nice side is that summer is peak season, so expect prices to hike by at least 30%.

Make savings by booking ahead. Take a look at some summer self-drive tours here!

Lush greenery, azure blue skies and cotton candy clouds

If you enjoy nature just like me, the different seasons of Iceland are not to be missed!