{"id":58771,"date":"2018-01-29T11:26:50","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T11:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=58771"},"modified":"2018-01-29T11:26:50","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T11:26:50","slug":"iceland-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/iceland-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s Why Iceland in Summer is the Best Time For Exploring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland is one of those special places that&#8217;s always a good idea, no matter what time of year it is. This is a country of extremes: where sunny nights can be met with dark days, and you could even discover onyx basalt columns near neon green mossed boulders. There\u2019s snow, wind, rain and sun (sometimes all in one day) but that\u2019s kind of what makes Iceland magical. Whilst winter has the Northern Lights and ice caves, June-August is still arguably the best and brightest time to visit. Let us walk you through what makes Iceland in summer our favourite.<\/p>\n<h2>Take advantage of the midnight sun<\/h2>\n<p>Summer in Iceland is a strange and wonderful time. What if I told you that you could get up at 7am for breakfast, conquer a few hike trails by the afternoon, and continue posting selfies at midnight? That\u2019s the beauty of these long summer days in this part of the world: you can explore as long as you please without worrying about losing light. In fact, the sun doesn\u2019t really set during the peak of summer. The sun literally dips to the surface of the water before rising again. It\u2019s a trippy thing to experience at first but then you realise all the incredible possibilities. Just remember that you still need to sleep!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iceland-in-summer-@vanessa_bartels_fotografie-midnight-sun-700x875.jpg\" alt=\"iceland in summer @vanessa_bartels_fotografie midnight sun\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcIyxsUnDyC\/?tagged=icelandsummer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@vanessa_bartels_fotografie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Forbidden lands become open again<\/h2>\n<p>In the winter, a large part of the country becomes either unreachable or very difficult to access. However, once the snow and ice thaws, impassable roads are unblocked and the whole of Iceland is yours to explore. Iceland in Summer is when idyllic villages spring to life and the mountains are coloured by purple lupine flowers. One of our favourite areas is the Westfjords where you have gems such as the white sand beaches of Rau\u00f0asandur, the Dynjandi Waterfall, the island of Vigur, and the Hornstrandir nature reserve for hiking.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also the north which features its own slice off-the-beaten-path paradise. From the natural hot springs in M\u00fdvatn to the artsy town of Akureyri, there\u2019s something for everyone up here. If you\u2019re feeling a little daring, there\u2019s also white water rafting and boat rides out to Gr\u00edmsey Island which is part of the Arctic Circle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59166 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iceland-in-summer-@yung_bling-artic-circle-875x875.jpg\" alt=\"iceland in summer @yung_bling artic circle\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BK_zWZZD8PQ\/?tagged=grimseyisland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@yung_bling<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Explore the country on foot<\/h2>\n<p>To get the full Icelandic experience and true appreciation of its rugged and raw beauty, you really need to strap on a comfy pair of hiking boots and tackle the highlands. Only open for traffic during the summer months, you&#8217;ll be transported to the otherworldly landscape of Iceland\u2019s interior that can only be accessible by these hiking trails. There are many to choose from but the most famous is the Laugavegur trek, which can take anywhere from 4-8 days to complete. Named by National Geographic as one of the top 20 hikes in the world, people from across the globe come to Iceland just to do this hike.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to explore Iceland in Summer, but don&#8217;t want a multi-day trek, there\u2019s the Fimmv\u00f6r\u00f0uh\u00e1ls hike between Sk\u00f3gar and \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk that passes the infamous Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull glacier volcano, the V\u00edknasl\u00f3\u00f0ir trail in the east, and Hornstrandir in the Westfjords that I mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iceland-in-summer-@juliet_corner-laugavegur-trek.jpg\" alt=\"iceland in summer @juliet_corner laugavegur trek\" width=\"876\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJkuWjTgCYM\/?tagged=laugavegurtrek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@juliet_corner<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Puffins and whales<\/h2>\n<p>During the warm summer months, Iceland&#8217;s environment becomes the perfect home for a wide variety of incredible animals. Over 20 species of whale \u2013 including the Orca, Minke, Humpback, and Blue Whale \u2013 can be seen near the shores which become a flourishing feeding ground. To add to this, the summer season is also a prolific time to see the adorable puffin. Iceland just so happens to be home to the largest colony in the world with an estimated 8-10 million birds.<\/p>\n<p>Whale watching excursions are widely available throughout the country from the Old Harbour in Reykjavik to the small towns in the north of Iceland. These tours typically use small vessels, which means a more personal and intimate experience to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. When it comes to puffins, they&#8217;re found in very specific parts of the island. The best places for this special type of bird watching is in the Westman Islands, Cape Dyrh\u00f3laey and along the L\u00e1trabjarg Cliff in the Westfjords.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59164 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iceland-in-summer-@r3dmax-puffins-875x875.jpg\" alt=\"iceland in summer @r3dmax puffins\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba6DeQ1joGW\/?tagged=westmanislands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@r3dmax<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Celebrate summer as Icelanders do<\/h2>\n<p>After a long winter season, Icelanders know they need to take advantage of the summer months. That\u2019s why there\u2019s not a week that goes by where there isn\u2019t some sort of festival. Iceland in Summer is a time for celebrating and gathering for long weekends of dancing, singing, and drinking.<\/p>\n<p>One of the largest festivals is Secret Solstice in Reykjavik. Based on the Norse religion and mythology of old, it&#8217;s held in mid-June (when the country experiences 24-hour midnight sun) and features a host of big-name musicians over the course of 4 days. If that doesn\u2019t float your boat, there are a number of other local festivals that you can check out. Some of our favourites include National Day which is celebrated all around Iceland (17 June), Br\u00e6\u00f0slan music festival in East Iceland (July), The Great Fish Day in Dalv\u00edk (August), Bank Holiday weekend in Vestmannaeyjar (August), and Gay Pride and Culture Night in Reykjav\u00edk (August).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59281 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iceland-in-summer-@zac_sparrow-Secret-Solstice-875x875.jpg\" alt=\"iceland in summer @zac_sparrow Secret Solstice\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY3WjDugWgR\/?hl=en&amp;taken-at=310185599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@zac_sparrow<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I could probably keep going but hopefully, you get the point. Summer in Iceland is amazing and should be on everyone\u2019s bucket list!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Iceland\" class=\"post links\">Hostels in Iceland<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/flights.hostelworld.com\/\" class=\"post links\">Cheap flights<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cars.hostelworld.com\/en\" class=\"post links\">Cheap car hire<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2753\u00a0What&#8217;s your favourite thing about Iceland in summer? Comment below and let us know!\u00a0\ud83d\udc47<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland is one of those special places that&#8217;s always a good idea, no matter what time of year it is. This is a country of extremes: where sunny nights can be met with dark days, and you could even discover onyx basalt columns near neon green mossed boulders. 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