Iceland in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

The Rother Walking Guide to Iceland leads the reader along 49 selected, safe & reliably-described trails to the natural splendours of Iceland which are only accessible to hikers. In the introductory chapters, as well as in the presentation of the regions, the authors prepare the hiker in a safe & knowledgeable manner for the distinctive features of Europe's northernmost country. Each of the 49 hike recommendations is accompanied by an original map excerpt from the Iceland Geodetic Institute (at 1:50, 000 or 1:100, 000 scale), in which the course of the routes is marked in colour. Included are descriptions of short, impressive walks, as well as recommendations for trips lasting several days & tips for ski activities. The selection of hiking destinations is primarily concentrated on the national parks, which, on the one h&, comprise the most impressive natural landscapes, & on the other, due to their sufficient infrastructure & favourable accessibility along coastal roads, provide the major prerequisites for independent excursions. About this series: Rother Walking Guides were first published in 1920- since then Bergverlag Rother have continued to produce these comprehensive guides to ...

Iceland Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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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, including a large street plan of central Reykjavik. Altitude colouring with spot heights & plenty of names of various geographical features shows the country ...

A land of fire & ice, Iceland never ceases to astonish. This unique country, active volcanically, with hot springs & floes of lava side by side with glaciers in its deserted, rocky landscapes, is home to some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. The vast Vatnajokull Glacier
- the largest in Europe
- & the volcanic island of Surtsey, which was created by eruptions of basalt from the sea off Iceland's coast from 1963 to 1967, are only two of the country's breathtaking sights. Photographer Patrick Desgraupes has captured Icelands's drama & mystery as no other photographer before him has.

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Indexed general road map of Iceland with rather old-fashioned cartography. The road network is prominently marked & the map also shows places of interest, recreational facilities, selected hotels, campsites, tourist huts, fishing lodges, etc. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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All you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app & e Book. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip & experience the best of Icel&, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Reykjavik, & hidden cultural gems like Heimaey.· Insight Guide Iceland is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Geysir & Gullfoss, to discovering the Blue Lagoon· In-depth on history & culture: enjoy special features on the politics of fishing & Icelandic horses, all written by local experts·

Includes:: innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you`re on the move
- this guide comes with a free e Book, & an app that highlights top attractions & regional information & is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop & local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips & practical information ensure effortless planning, & encourage venturing off the beaten track· Inspirational colour photography throughout
- Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience



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This Way Iceland by JPM Guides is a truly pocket-sized guide to this intriguing destination. A land of ice & fire, with a wild & rugged beauty: high cliffs plunging precipitously into narrow fjords, deep ravines, vast glaciers streaked with grey ridges of moraine, deserts of black s&, smoking volcanoes & steaming geysers. From its crisp & sparkling capital, Reykjavik, to the hot springs & thundering waterfalls of the interior or the chattering bird colonies of the cliffs & remote islets, This Way Iceland shows you the highlights of this extraordinary country & gives vital insight into its history, culture & geology. You’ll be astounded by the amount of information contained in these small, lightweight guides. This Way Iceland

Includes:: sections on Reykjavik & surrounds, northern Icel&, eastern & southern Iceland & the interior. There are chapters on culture, shopping, dining out, sport & essential information for travellers.

Includes:: full-colour photographs throughout & a fold out map of Icel&, which incorporates street plans of Reykjavik & Akreyri.



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With her Iceland series, Ulrike Crespo takes on an extraordinary landscape, which has inspired countless travel & art photographers since the 19th century. & yet she succeeds in producing images that depict the breath-taking wealth of colours & forms of this wild island in a completely new way, often in nearly abstract

Details: turquoise-blue icebergs, black volcanic s&, white foaming waterfalls, mossy green boulders, & sulphur yellow gravel deserts.

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This new title in the Crossbill Guides Series covers Icel&, a country well known for its superb landscape, unique geology ...