We went to Iceland in June and loved it. We were wondering if we still would love it in Winter. We did, but I can say it would not be a great idea to go for the first time in Winter. So much is compromised by the weather. Still, Icelanders are a hearty people and make the best of what they have. And in natural beauty and kind fun loving people, they have it in spades! They enjoy their lives and love to show people their country. They are hard working, industrious, intelligent people who enjoy the fruits of a socialist democratic society that takes care of many aspects of life. Health care is free. Education , and college is free. Infrastructure is well done and easy to use. Crime is almost non existent and food is local and fresh. Even in winter, because of their greenhouses, they supply their whole country with fresh vegetables. They are a healthy, active people, who tolerate the dark days of winter, but LOVE their long summer nights. The snow and cold does not stop them from enjoying their country. They always have many questions for Americans, usually pertaining to our gun use and crime...and have a hard time thinking we actually put up with it. Drugs are still illegal in Iceland. Liquor is expensive, eating out is expensive, and no one uses a gun, except hunters.
I would go again in a heartbeat....and yes, even with the hoards of new visitors.....I would go in summer or fall. It is easier to get around, longer days, and more trails to hike on.
One added note, the first part of our adventure we had the honor of being toted around by "Ole", a most humorous, kind man that hugged us a lot, drove on some really scary icy, windy roads, and never lost his cool. He was the quintessential Icelandic man....and what a cool guy.
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