ICELAND

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reykjadalur

A beautiful hike and a natural pool in Reykjadalur Hveragerdi Iceland

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Take a tour to Hveragerdi and enjoy the steam!

Hveragerdi, hot spot, full of hot springs, hothouses, hikes along beautiful valleys, surrounded by gorgeous mountains, and the swimming-pool featuring a natural steambath is a must

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News from Iceland

Daily news from Iceland in English

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News from Iceland

Daily news from Iceland in English

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ICELAND LABOUR MARKET - JOBS FOR FOREIGNERS

Had enough of unemployment? Want to try something completely different? The Iceland labour market might be your opportunity...

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News from Iceland

Daily news from Iceland in English

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News from Iceland in January and February 2009

Daily news from Iceland in English

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timeshare-iceland

Timeshare in Iceland to enjoy all regions of the country. In this magical land nature in all its raw fury is only steps away.

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Icelandic ghost stories

Iceland has a millenary tradition of ghost stories and it is still very much alive...

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Indicators for Icelandic Economy

Indicators for Icelandic Economy

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The Economic Outlook in Iceland 2006-2015!

A description of the Icelandic economy scene and outlook. Things are happening right now. Read about the stakes and the strategies!

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SITE MAP FOR GO TO ICELAND

A Site Map to search the go-to-icland.com HOMEPAGE all sorts of information...

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Baby-Boomers in Iceland

After the baby-boom, another kind of boom is foreseeable as the baby-boomers retire and then die. This affects the demography. Who will take care of the ageing many?

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Nature and Iceland

Nature in Iceland has long been renowned as a natural haven, far from the pollution of the modern world. Is this just another cliché?

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child care

Child care is an important factor. Have you ever wondered how Icelanders mind their children while they are working? Are their children spending too much time in pre-primary-institutions!

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Esja

Esja, the beautiful mountain of Reykjavik. It takes you only half an hour to drive there and less than two hours to go up these 930 meters!

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Kerid, red mountain, blue lake

Kerid, a red mountain with a blue lake in it, just by the road on the way to Geysir or Thingvellir.

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Weather in Iceland

The weather in Iceland and the forecast for windy, rainy, snowy and sunny Iceland, in Icelandic, with an adequate glossary

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Iceland Demography

All the hard facts and figures about the tiny population of Iceland. Iceland's demography in a nutshell

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Activity-rate - employment - Activity rate

Iceland has a blooming labour market and activity-rate. We have selected some unbelievable figures for you to look at.

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Labour Cost and Taxing Wages

Labour Cost compared between countries, the net wages and the tax wedge making the difference

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A short history of economy in Iceland

A short history of the economic development in Iceland, its economic history, including an overview of the peaks of inflation during the 20th century

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Icelandic culture

Icelandic culture's various aspects, from Nobel literature to pub culture

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How do I go to Iceland? Getting there easy!

Getting there. There is no motorway heading to Iceland, but you can either sail or fly

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Thingvellir, Iceland's sacred spot!

Thingvellir, sacred ground, the site where the chieftains of old held their legislative assembly. Nature's beauty spot, lush lava, mountains and streams. And there's that georgeous lake...

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Some geographical data about Iceland

Some interesting geographical data about the geography of Iceland. Iceland's geography in a nutshell

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Keilir, the Pyramid Montain

Keilir, the pyramid mountain, a nice hike and a beautiful view

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Reykjanes Peninsula, barren and wild with a lot of hot springs.

Close to the capital and yet wild and untouched, the Reykjanes peninsula features several natural gems worth visiting.

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Living in Iceland and the standard of living

Living in Iceland and the standard of living is high,the weather is unpredictable, the language unfamiliar, the cost of living sky-high, the inhabitants are strange, but don't worry, we'll give you some hints on how to make the most of living in Iceland

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Asbyrgi, Dettifoss and other wonders of Iceland

The Jökulsá canyon features Asbyrgi and Dettifoss. The Institute of Phallology is not far off.

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