Iceland - Baedeker Travel Guide

Waterfalls, volcanoes and glaciers: Experience perfect days in Iceland with the Baedeker SMART travel guide
The classic among travel guides
By Christian Nowak

236 pages, fully illustrated in color, with folding map and travel atlas. Spiral bound. 13 x 19 cm.

Iceland – The land of fire and ice!

Experience Iceland's fascinating nature up close: Gigantic glaciers, active volcanoes, and the magical Northern Lights await you! Be enchanted by the vibrant capital, Reykjavik , feel the earth's power in Thingvellir National Park , and marvel at the exposed tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia. The spectacular Westfjords , the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and the roaring Gullfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls – all this awaits you. And if you want to observe whales in their natural habitat, Húsavík is the perfect place for an unforgettable whale safari!

Baedeker SMART Island – Your travel companion for an unforgettable time

In a handy pocket format with exclusive spiral binding, this travel guide offers you everything you need for your trip to Iceland:

• TOP 10, Don't miss it! & Whatever you feel like! – The best sights clearly arranged
• Inspiration for your tours – walks and excursions to the most beautiful places
• Enjoyable breaks – recommendations for cafés, restaurants & special experiences
• Exciting background information – history, culture, nature & people of Iceland
• Practical travel tips – everything you need to know for planning and your stay
• Perfect orientation – With detailed atlas and removable folding map

Discover Iceland – with a travel guide that’s just right for you!

Plan your day easily and stress-free: Start with a relaxing swim in the Blue Lagoon , stroll through Reykjavik, and marvel at the imposing Hallgrimskirkja church . Or are you drawn to the mighty glaciers? Then a ride in an amphibious vehicle through the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is just the thing! Don't miss the breathtaking Gullfoss in the west of the island or stand in the Allmend Gorge with one foot on the American and the other on the Eurasian continental plate. No other place brings geology to life so impressively!

This travel guide is perfect for you if you...

• are looking for unique places and unforgettable moments
• love modern design and a clear layout
• Want to explore Iceland with insider tips from experts
• are looking for a compact travel companion for on the go and at home
• You want a well-thought-out travel guide with lots of inspiration

Experience Iceland the way you like – with the Baedeker SMART!

Christian Nowak , born in Berlin in 1954, holds a doctorate in biology and has worked for many years as a freelance author, journalist, and photographer. He has traveled throughout Northern Europe and the Baltics for decades and has authored more than 50 travel guides and illustrated books.
Christian Nowak likes to look behind the scenes and look for the special in the inconspicuous.

You can find out more about Iceland here.