Information resources and emergency contacts for planning & emergencies
Road Conditions: www.road.is
Official Icelandic Road Administration site for real-time road conditions and closures.
Weather Forecast & Alerts: www.vedur.is/en
Icelandic Meteorological Office for weather updates, forecasts, and warnings.
Safe Travel Alerts: www.safetravel.is
Up-to-date safety alerts, forecasts, and travel advice. They also have an app which you can download to your phone.
Tourist Info: www.visiticeland.com
Official tourism website with regional info, activities, and services.
Safe Travel Plan: https://safetravel.is/travel-plans/travel-plan/
if you’re hiking or heading into remote areas you can submit your travel plan (helps rescue services locate you in case of emergencies)
Icelandic Road Administration: 1777
The telephone number 1777 is used to get information about road and weather conditions and is available from 6:30 to 22:00 every day, year-round. Especially useful in winter or when traveling to highlands (f-roads)
General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 112
– Call or text for urgent help anywhere in Iceland.
Healthcare Assistance (non-emergency):
– Call 1700 (or +354 544 4113 from a foreign number) to speak with a healthcare professional.
💡 Tip: Always check the road and weather forecast before you head out, especially in winter. I personally check once in the evening when making plans for upcoming day and then again in the morning before heading out to see if there's been any updates.
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