According to a recent survey conducted by the Icelandic Tourist Board, Ferðamálaráð, the majority of tourists visiting Iceland are satisfied with their vacation experience. However, forty per cent of international guests visiting the Geysir geothermal area and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon felt the sites were too crowded compared to other popular spots.
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Guests were asked to answer questions regarding their experiences at eight popular tourist destinations: Djúpalónssandur, Geysir, Hak in Þingvellir, Hraunfossar, Húsadalur in Þórsmörk, Jökulsárlón, Seltún and Sólheimajökull glacier.
The majority of respondents were satisfied with Icelandic nature, but found facilities and service lacking at some of the aforementioned destinations.
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While it is true that Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Jökulsárlón buzz with tour groups from sunrise to sunset all year around, there are many ‘hidden gems’ still to be found in Iceland.
According to the survey 97 per cent of foreign visitors will spend time in Reykjavík during their trip, while 60 per cent will explore the south coast. The wondrous Westfjords, however, seem to be undiscovered land still – a mere 14 per cent of guests visiting Iceland will travel to the remote and magical Westfjords.
Read more: 11 reasons to visit the remote and wondrous Westfjords
According to a recent survey conducted by the Icelandic Tourist Board, Ferðamálaráð, the majority of tourists visiting Iceland are satisfied with their vacation experience. However, forty per cent of international guests visiting the Geysir geothermal area and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon felt the sites were too crowded compared to other popular spots.
Read more: 10 reasons to love Reykjavík
Guests were asked to answer questions regarding their experiences at eight popular tourist destinations: Djúpalónssandur, Geysir, Hak in Þingvellir, Hraunfossar, Húsadalur in Þórsmörk, Jökulsárlón, Seltún and Sólheimajökull glacier.
The majority of respondents were satisfied with Icelandic nature, but found facilities and service lacking at some of the aforementioned destinations.
Read more: Number of tourists visiting Þingvellir National Park increased by 77 percent in ten years
While it is true that Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Jökulsárlón buzz with tour groups from sunrise to sunset all year around, there are many ‘hidden gems’ still to be found in Iceland.
According to the survey 97 per cent of foreign visitors will spend time in Reykjavík during their trip, while 60 per cent will explore the south coast. The wondrous Westfjords, however, seem to be undiscovered land still – a mere 14 per cent of guests visiting Iceland will travel to the remote and magical Westfjords.
Read more: 11 reasons to visit the remote and wondrous Westfjords
