GENERAL INFORMATION

– USEFUL INFORMATION BEFORE TRAVELLING TO ICELAND –

General information

Reykjavík is an excellent venue for the “Midwifery across borders” conference.

Founded in 1786, it is the capital of Iceland and the northernmost capital city in the world. It is a vibrant city offering most of the conveniences and attractions usually associated with major capitals of the world. Its amazing array of possibilities is why Reykjavik is sometimes called the biggest little capital in the world.

In Reykjavik you have opportunities for historical sites, natural beauty, museums and galleries, public parks, excellent shopping, a wide range of leisure activities, hotels, restaurants and a remarkably lively artistic scene.

For further information, please visit : www.visitreykjavik.is

Flights
Icelandair: www.icelandair.com
WOW Air: www.wowiceland.co.uk
Air Iceland: www.airiceland.is
Flight connections: www.dohop.com

Excursions
Various excursions are available. For scheduled tours you can check following websites:
Reykjavík Excursions: www.re.is
Iceland Excursions: www.icelandexcursions.is

Car Rental
CP Reykajvik have partnered up with Hertz Iceland to offer meeting participants a special discount off car hire.

Various tourist information sites
The official travel guide to Iceland: www.visiticeland.com
The official tourism website of the Reykjavík Capital Area: www.visitreykjavik.is
Check the weather in Iceland: www.vedur.is
Blue Lagoon Spa In Iceland: www.bluelagoon.com
Iceland Review – What’s on in Iceland: www.whatson.is
Icelandic Directorate of Immigration: www.utl.is
Keflavik International Airport in Iceland: www.airport.is/english