Visiting Iceland with Children: A Family Travel Guide
Iceland is a place with incredible nature, landscapes, and plenty to do both outdoors and indoors. With something for everyone, it’s a great place to visit with children and as a family holiday destination.
Travel advice for visiting Iceland
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Iceland is during the warmer summer months, July and August. If you visit during the winter, you will face much colder temperatures and fewer hours of sunlight during the day!
Transportation
A preferred method of transportation for many families visiting Iceland is via car. This way you can pop around the attractions you wish and stay for as long or as short of a time as you all can manage. This also gives you the flexibility to stop off for a snack or nap along the way, which can make all the difference when traveling with little ones.In addition, exploring affordable camper rentals in Iceland allows for spontaneous detours to hidden gems, such as secluded waterfalls and hot springs. Additionally, having your own vehicle provides comfort and convenience, especially when traveling in unpredictable weather conditions. There’s comfort to consider, and a campervan can have the amenities to ensure everyone, especially the young one, is comfortable throughout the trip. If you visit Cozy Campers Iceland’s website, you’ll find different campers, each offering a heating system, an array of cooking equipment, and a sofa bed with bedding. Find the camper that best meets your family’s requirements.
Must-see places and activities for the family
– Blue Lagoon and Lava Cave
The Blue Lagoon is the famous geothermal pool in Iceland and probably what you have seen photos for travel to Iceland. To loop in another classic experience here, consider doing a Lava Cave Tour and Blue Lagoon visit with the family. You can visit a lava cave near Blue Lagoon then head back for some time relax all within half a day!
– Waterfalls
Visiting a kid-friendly waterfall in Iceland is a must, and not all of them are! A couple to consider are: the Majestic Gullfoss, the Svartifoss Waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park, and the Kirkjufellfoss Waterfall in West Iceland.
– Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is easily one of Iceland’s most visited routes/sites. Luckily, is located close to Reykjavik so if you fly into the city, this is close by! The Golden Circle takes you on a route to see: the continental rift valley of Þingvellir, the geysers of Haukadalur Geothermal Valley, and the Gullfoss Waterfall.
– Whale watching
Whale watching is a fun activity for everyone to get out on the water and have a classic experience here in Iceland. You can see whales in their natural habitat and venture out on a whale watching tour where you can all relax and have fun on the adventure!
– Family-friendly hikes
Getting out on a hike and enjoying the beautiful landscape is a must while in Iceland. There are plenty of hikes that are family-friendly trails and will be great for the whole family! For example, you can visit the Giant at the Arnarpstapi Bird Cliffs, explore the trails around Lake Myvatn, and visit the canyon at Fjadrargljufur.
– Visit a glacier
It is a unique and incredible experience to witness a glacier, especially one in action! And there are plenty of these in Iceland. If you have little ones above 5, the Skálafellsjökull Glacier is one to visit, or you can go on easy: difficulty rated glacier tours with kids 8 or 10 years of age, depending on the glacier visit.
Have you been to Iceland? If not, would you like to spend your next family vacation there?
