{"id":718,"date":"2020-06-12T15:53:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T07:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=718"},"modified":"2024-01-13T21:48:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T02:48:28","slug":"iceland-travel-5-hidden-towns-that-you-need-to-add-to-your-bucket-list-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/travel\/iceland-travel-5-hidden-towns-that-you-need-to-add-to-your-bucket-list-now\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hidden towns to add to your Iceland travel plans right now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Iceland is home to some of the world’s most active volcanos, majestic valleys, and breathtaking fjords. Located on the Mid\u2013Atlantic Ridge, the boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iceland has become an increasingly popular tourist destination over the years. In fact, almost two million tourists visited Iceland in 2019! With its stunning landscapes, it’s easy to see why so many people make annual travel plans to this incredible country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On June 15, Iceland will open its borders to all travelers<\/a>. From this date, passengers can opt for a COVID-19 test upon arrival, as an alternative to quarantine. Apart from maintaining social distancing measures, travelers are also encouraged to download and use the COVID-19 app Rakning C-19<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>The app contains important information on COVID-19 and how to contact the health care service. Today, thousands of tourists have already made bookings to Iceland<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the easing travel restrictions, we cannot wait to pack our bags to jet set to Iceland! We’ve uncovered some of the best things to do around five hidden towns in Iceland to help you maintain social distance when planning your Iceland travel itinerary. Explore the towns of V\u00edk \u00ed m\u00fdrdal<\/a>, Akureyri<\/a>, H\u00fasav\u00edk<\/a>, Siglufj\u00f6r\u00f0<\/a> and \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/a>. Steer clear from the crowds in Reykjav\u00edk and keep these wondrous locations to yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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V\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

V\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal<\/a>, or Vik, is the southernmost village on mainland Iceland. Vik is the only town around for over 50 kilometers in each direction and has become an important local retail and service center for tourists on the road. Many tourists make Vik and essential visit on their Iceland travel plans to rest after a long day of being on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vicinity of Vik is home to spectacular sights of gorgeous black sand beaches and incredible rock formations so be sure to keep your eyes peeled as you make Vik one of your road trip stopovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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