Holiday island walkthrough
Thankfully, the majority of Iceland’s major attractions are readily available in both the winter and summer. Many travellers, in fact, choose to come back to Iceland in order to experience both seasons as it feels like visiting an entirely different country. Whichever season you decide to travel here, you’ll be sure to find plenty of adventure, beauty and promise. See also: Top 5 Places to Visit in the Highlands of Iceland.Hikers will be able to now access the trails of Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk Valley.
The summer sees an abundance of creative and cultural energy as the local population ventures out into the sunshine with a range of festivities and events. Summer starts in March, although there will still likely be snow on the ground for the initial few weeks. See also: Skiing and Snowboarding in Iceland.Throughout this period, as previously mentioned, the Aurora Borealis is an elusive presence in the night sky. The slopes of Iceland’s Ski and Snowboarding resorts also open in winter. In this time, the Central Highlands are inaccessible to hikers and vehicles, but freshly formed ice caves are ready for exploration (although tours only run between mid-October and November to March). The winter season begins between September and October. On the other hand, summer sees nearly 24 hour light under a phenomenon known as the Midnight Sun. The winter sees the Icelandic countryside blanketed with pure white snow, the Northern Lights dancing luminescent overhead. This is because of the seasonal extremes and the benefits they bring. Despite the apparent occurrence of spring and autumn, it is, undeniably, the summer and winter seasons that dominate the mind, culture and landscapes of the Icelandic psyche.