what to take for a trip to iceland

Planning to visit Iceland to see the Northern lights - the season is between september to March. 

We travelled to Iceland during March 2nd week and here is the list of things that became an essential part of our travel


  1.  insulated waterproof and windproof winter jacket
  2.  Thermal underwear
  3. Woolen or fleece sweaters
  4. woollen socks 
  5. Also carry normal socks for any city side visits
  6.  waterproof winter boots - very very essential to walk on ice when it snows
  7. If you are planning on going to the glaciers then get ice cleats too
  8. ice stick for walking on the glaciers
  9. if possible take an extra pair of shoes in case your boots gets muddy and wet.
  10. winter hat with ear flops,
  11. waterproof gloves - one thin inner one and then a thick outer one
  12. scarf
  13. jeans
  14. thermos flask
  15. reusable water bottle
  16. flashlight 
  17. moisturizer and lip balm
  18. camera and other accessories
  19. power bank as the phone batteries go down quick in cold weather
  20. travel adapter
  21. sun glasses
  22. swimsuit
  23. raincoat or poncho
  24.  required medication 

The currency is krona.  While US $ and Euro are accepted in city side shops and touristg attractions, in smaller shops they accept only krona..  In those shops that accept other currencies the change is given in krona s only.

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