🇮🇸 Iceland Winter Travel Guide

❄️ Brutal cold + vast distances = zero public transport options. Here's how to survive and thrive! 👔 Clothing Essentials 1️⃣ 3-in-1 Waterproof Jacket – Pack the thickest thermal liner. Functional and photogenic, reducing luggage bulk. 2️⃣ Long Down Coat – One is enough (except for glaciers). Knee-length = maximum warmth. 3️⃣ Accessories Armor – Hat, sunglasses, and balaclava combo for sun + wind defense. 🥘 Food Picks 1️⃣ Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank – Tender, juicy, zero gaminess (but bring floss—it’s clingy!). 2️⃣ Icelandic Meat Soup – Hearty tomato-carrot broth with fall-apart lamb. Pro tip: Soak up every drop with their butter-slathered bread. 3️⃣ Lobster Hot Dog – Crispy-fried chunks in a bun—Reykjavík’s famous street snack. 🏨 Lodging Hacks ✔️ Hostels > Hotels – Attractions are free, but accommodation will drain your wallet. ✔️ Book Early – Popular lodges sell out fast. ✔️ BYO Toiletries – Toothbrush, slippers, etc.—most places don’t provide them. 🚗 Transport Truths ⚠️ No Trains/Buses – Rent a car or join a tour (self-driving in winter = experts only). ⚠️ Skip Rental "Savings" – Full insurance is mandatory; repairs cost a fortune. ⚠️ Blizzards Happen – Whiteouts + icy roads = rookie nightmare. #Höfnin Restaurant#Reykjavík#Iceland#travel guide#Iceland guide