Iceland Abroad
Welcome to Iceland
Iceland offers a wide choice of experiences for the traveller, regardless of when you visit the country. Every season has its own unique charm and there are always opportunities to experience new things, discover beauty and be mesmerized by the freshness and colours of nature. Every season will leave you with a host of unforgettable memories.
About Us
Established in 1944, the Republic of Iceland joined the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1970 and signed a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with the European Communities in 1972. In 1994, Iceland became fully integrated into the European single market when it joined the European Economic Area (EEA).
Newsfeed
Newsfeed
05.10.2018 • English
Icelandic Horses marching from Christiansborg to the Northatlantic House
17.09.2018 • English
Iceland emphasized that human rights are universal and concern everyone, everywhere, at the opening of the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting in Warsaw, Poland, 10th September 2018.
13.09.2018 • English
Digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution discussed at a OSCE meeting in Prague.
10.09.2018 • Français
Rencontre avec Thórarinn Eldjárn
Rencontre avec l'écrivain et poète islandais Thórarinn Eldjárn autour de son roman le Baron le mardi 18 septembre à 18h15 à la Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève le mardi 18 septembre à 18h15.
Cultural Places
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Inspired by Iceland
Iceland is a unique destination that offers pristine nature, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. Discover everything Iceland has to offer, plan your stay and book your tours using Inspired by Iceland, the official travel information site for Iceland. -
Icelandic Culture
Icelandic culture is deeply rooted in ancient heritage. Literature has always been the cornerstone of Icelandic culture, from the ancient Sagas, to the works of the Nobel Laurate, Halldór Laxness, but all forms of arts are thriving in Iceland, from film and music to design and fine arts. -
Invest in Iceland
Positive business environment, abundance of competitively priced renewable energy, solid infrastructure, skilled workforce, minimum red tape and a range of incentives for new direct investments make Iceland an attractive location for a range of businesses. Learn more from Invest in Iceland. -
Reykjavík Literary City
Reykjavík City, the capitol of Iceland has been designated as UNESCO City of Literature. With this nomination, Reykjavík joins Edinburgh, Melbourne, Iowa City and Dublin, as the fifth City of Literature, in the Creative Cities Network. Network. Reykjavik is the first non-native English speaking city to receive the title.
