Useful websites
These websites are very useful to have bookmarked when in Iceland
Useful Icelandic Websites (English versions)
Safe Travel - Official source for safe travels in Iceland
Public Roads Administration – Information on road conditions and weather
The Icelandic Meteorological Office – Weather Services in English (and snow conditions in rural areas)
Live from Iceland – webcams
Eyjafjallajökull, Hekla and Öræfajökull
Aviation colour code map The current status of Icelandic volcanic systems
Institute of Earth Sciences – University of Iceland – An independent part of the University´s Science Institute
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service – 2 radio channels (news in english during the summer) and 1 tv-channel
Environment Agency of Iceland – It’s role is to promote the protection as well as sustainable use of Iceland’s natural resources, as well as public welfare by helping to ensure a healthy environment, and safe consumer goods.
Air quality – Air Quality Measurements in Iceland
Red cross helpline 1717 – Always open
Statistics Iceland – Useful statistical information
Visit Iceland – The official travel guide
How to drive in Iceland – Icelandic Transport Authority
Drive safely on Icelandic roads: Driving with Elfis – Drive safely on Icelandic Roads
National Energy Authority of Iceland: Research and energy issues – National Energy Authority
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