Iceland in the Insight Guide series is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues. Selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the region. The ‘ Places’ section is organised by geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each regional section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...

Insight Guides Travel Map: has a fold up map of the country ideal for planning routes or taking on holiday. This Iceland Travel Map is drawn to a scale of 1:4 million & shows the entire country complete with a comprehensive index. This is an ideal on-the-move companion when you`re exploring Iceland It

Includes:: detailed street plan of Reykjavik, with its own separate index Outlines Top Attractions & places of interest Pictorial symbols for instant recognition Shows countries roads, rail networks & ferry routes
Includes: distance indicators Detailed topography Legend shown in eight languages


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Iceland at 1:425, 000 on a double-sided indexed road map from ITMB, printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with a large street plan of central Reykjavik. The map divides the country east/west with a very small overlap between the sides. Altitude colouring with spot heights & plenty of names of various geographical features shows Iceland’s topography. Glaciers & national parks or other protected areas are clearly marked. Road network distinguishes between paved, unpaved & gravel road. Locations of petrol stations are marked & intermediate distances are given on main routes & selected secondary or local roads. Symbols highlight local airfields, tourist lodges & emergency huts, campsites, hot springs & geysers, golf courses, fishing & skiing areas, viewpoints, etc. The map is indexed & has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 30’. A large panel provides a street plan of central Reykjavik annotated with selected accommodation & various places of interest. Also included are photos with brief descriptions of interesting sites. ...

Road Atlas of Iceland at 1:300, 000 from Mál og menning in a spiral-bound glovebox format, with 35 street plans, several thematic maps, & cartography derived from the company’s outstanding mapping at 1:100, 000. The representation of country’s topography is particularly vivid, with excellent relief shading based on satellite imagery supplemented by contours at 100m intervals plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of terrain & vegetation: heath, grassl&, wetlands, s&, lava, glaciers, etc. The degree of detail

Includes:: even names of individual farms, all listed in a comprehensive index. Road network distinguishes between surfaced or gravel roads & other tracks, indicating ford crossings. Ferry connections & local airfields are also shown. Symbols indicate locations of emergency shelters, tourist huts & shelters, campsites, swimming pools, lighthouses, thermal or hydroelectric power stations, etc. Margin ticks give latitude & longitude at intervals 10’ & 20’ respectively. Map legend

Includes:: English. The atlas provides 35 indexed street plans, indicating one way streets & highlighting various facilities. Reykjavik, spread over 9 pages, is shown on with its outer suburbs plus & enlargement of the city centre. Also included are: a list of museums with a map showing their locations; thematic maps showing campsites, swimming pools, golf courses & interesting bird-watching sites; plus a comprehensive distance table.



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The Manuscript Map of Iceland from Mál og menning with 43 panels providing pictures & brief descriptions of the oldest Icelandic manuscripts, each accompanied by a small map indicating its association with a specific location, whilst a larger map of the whole country is cross-referenced to the individual entries. The accompanying text is in Icelandic, Danish, English & German., The manuscripts have been chosen to illustrate a variety of appearances & subject matter & selected with the collections held in the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies in Reykjavik, The Arnamagnæan Collection at the University of Copenhagen & at the Royal Library in Stockholm. ...

With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights & ” Best Of” recommendations for Icel&. You can discover hotels & restaurants, trendy spots, & also pick up tips on what to do on a limited budget, ideas for shopping as well as suggestions for travel with kids & sport & activities. Also contains: Festivals & Events, In a Nutshell, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & More, Useful Phrases in Icelandic & a comprehensive index. Iceland is a land full of contrasts, surprises & secrets. In the ancient volcanic landscape you feel you`ve been transported back to the time when the earth was first created. The country`s greatest treasure is its unique natural world, & medieval sagas are part of the national cultural heritage. With Marco Polo Iceland nature lovers can experience a veritable El Dorado. This practical guide book, small enough to slip into your pocket, takes you to thunderous geysers, massive glaciers, fascinating deserts of lava, black beaches, steep cliffs & breathtaking waterfalls. Become an adventurer & set off on a riding or glacier tour. Unwind in hot pots, warm baths. Experience the midnight sun weaving its magic & the beguiling enchantment of the polar lights. Or go shopping in the lively mini-metropolis of Reykjavik. The Insider Tips tell you where it`s good value to camp & where you can go diving between continental plates. The ” Best Of” pages succinctly tell you what`s unique to Icel&, where there are great places for free, where`s nice on rainy days & where you can relax & chill out. On the ” Perfect Tour” you`ll get to know Iceland in all its glory. The tips on what to do on a limited budget in each chapter show how you can experience a great deal with very little money & snap up some real bargains. Get to know the cultural monuments & experience the highlands. Trips & Tours take you to glaciers & geysers, through wasteland & to waterfalls. On water & on l&, on glaciers & on lakes: there are possibilities for outdoor activities everywhere in Icel&. You`ll find the most important suggestions in the Sport & Activities chapter. The Dos & Don`ts advise you know why you should wear swimwear in the shower & why you should not mock the myths. Marco Polo Iceland gives comprehensive coverage of all the islands regions. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed road atlas with street atlas of Reykjavik inside the back cover & additional, removable pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide! ...

Marco Polo Spiral Guides are for travelers who have little time to prepare for a trip, don`t want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out & love all things ultra-practical & easy to use. Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritise! Don t miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area. ...

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Iceland on an indexed road map at 1:500, 000 from Michelin with special panels highlighting places of interest & recommended sightseeing routes in the country’s six most visited regions; plus street maps of Reykjavik & Akureyri & a distance table. Iceland’s road network is shown on a base with relief shading to present the country’s landscape, with spot heights, plenty of names of topographic features & highlighting for it national parks & other protected areas. The map indicates unsurfaced roads &

Includes:: selected country tracks, highlights scenic routes, & gives distances on main & connecting routes. Also marked are vehicle ferry routes. Symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest, including campsites & mountain shelters, visitor centres, hot springs, etc. The map has latitude lines at 30’ & longitude at 1º intervals. The index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English.A special feature of this title are six panels highlighting & grading best sights & showing recommended sightseeing routes in: 1) the Reykjanes Peninsula, accompanied by a street plan of Reykjavik; 2) South Iceland around Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, þórsmörk, Skaftafell, etc; 3) the Highlands, including Askja; 4) East Icel&, including Berufjördur; 5) Northern Icel&, accompanied by a street plan of central Akureyri: 6) North-west Icel&, including Snæfellsjökull. Also provided is a distance table.



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North-Eest Iceland at 1:300, 000 in a series from Mál og menning covering the country on five road maps with fine presentation of the topography, road network indicating gravel roads, plus on the reverse photos & descriptions of main sights. Maps in Mál og menning ‘s 300K series have contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by very effective relief shading & altitude colouring, plus plenty of spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, glaciers, etc. Road information distinguishes between hard surface & gravel roads,

Includes:: local tracks & indicates river fords. Symbols show locations of campsites, swimming pools, thermal & hydro-electric power stations, local airfields, etc. The maps have a grid with latitude & longitude at 15` & 30` intervals respectively; the map covering the Central Highlands also has GPS waypoints for important road junctions & other sites. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse of the maps there are photographs of main natural sights in the region with multilingual descriptions which include English; maps 1 to 4 also have a comprehensive distance table for the whole country; map no. 5 has instead a list of the local GPS waypoints.



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