My husband and I first went to Iceland back in 2018, and we absolutely loved it. We’ve always wanted to bring the kids there one day, and when a good opportunity arose for us to go, we booked it right away.
As the land of fire and ice, Iceland is a destination that offers some very unique and educational experiences. The kids really enjoyed the long daylight hours, cooler summer weather, and above all, the breathtaking scenery.
Usually, spending around a week in the country would be ideal to visit most sites at a leisurely pace. However, with plans to meet up with family in Crete, we had to make the most out of just five days, and here’s how we went about it.
Why Travel to Iceland as a Family?
Iceland is nestled between Greenland and Northern Europe. Its close proximity to Eastern Canada makes it a very easy destination to travel to.
Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital and largest city, has many great family-friendly attractions that are within walking distance of each other. Once you get outside of the main city, the attractions are very spread out, and require long day trips and many hours of driving.
The beautiful scenery and landscape make the drive quite pleasant, but this should be a consideration for those travelling with toddlers. Most of the attractions outside of Reykjavik are also not stroller friendly, too.
Even the summer months in Iceland are quite cool, with temperatures averaging between 9–11°C in July and August. The summer weather is similar to that of the United Kingdom, in that it can quickly change from being windy and rainy to sunny several times a day.
Throughout our stay, we had periods of sun and clouds with scattered rain, which sounds about par for the course.
When travelling in the summer, you’ll want to pack a waterproof insulated jacket, or dress in layers with a thicker raincoat. We also brought lined splash pants for the kids, which kept them warm on those windy and rainy days.
Hiking boots or waterproof shoes would also be helpful, as there are a lot of trails, and when there’s rain, it gets muddy and sometimes slippery.
Visiting in the summer, you can expect almost 20+ hours of sunlight, so there’ll be plenty of time for sightseeing. However, if catching a glimpse of the northern lights is on your hit list if things to see, then it’s best to travel during September to March, as they won’t be visible in…
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