What to do when the weather is bad in Iceland
Elisa Hanssen
, Iceland
I can't deny that the weather in Iceland can be a bit bad some times. Especially in Reykjavík and the south coast, you'll have quite a big chance on rain. But that should not stop you from making the most of your time there!
But do make sure that you don't get yourself in a bad situation when the weather get's really bad. On the weather forecast they will predict of there are any weather warnings coming up, so make sure to check that out regularly.
>> Check out the weather forecast
The two main things you can always do in any kind of weather in Iceland is:
Nearly every town in Iceland has a swimming pool and a place to buy ice cream (gas stations sell ice cream as well), so you can do this all over the country.
Besides pools, there are also many spa's / lagoons all over the country. You can sit in the warm water and enjoy the view even when it is raining. My favorite spa's in the country:
In case it is raining while you are in Reykjavík, you could decide to go to:
In case the weather is not great in the north, you can still find enough fun things to do in and around Akureyri as well.
But let's just hope it does not rain too much on your trip!
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