General tourist information
Transfer from airport
The distance from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík is 55 km, or 45 minutes drive. The FLY BUS offers shuttle service between hotels in Reykjavík and Keflavík airport in connection with arrivals and departures. Further information on www.re.is
Reykjavík
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is the home of more than half of the country's over 300 000 inhabitants. Named after the steam from the geothermal areas the city is now known for its clean air and beautiful surroundings. In Reykjavik you have opportunities for historical sites, natural beauty, museums and galleries, public parks, excellent shopping, a wide range of leisure activities, hotels, restaurants and a remarkably lively artistic scene.
For various tourist information please see:
www.iceland.is
www.visiticeland.com
www.visitreykjavik.is
www.vedur.is
www.bluelagoon.com
www.whatson.is
www.backman.is/mapofrvk
Travel info
www.icelandair.com
www.icelandexpress.com
If you plan early and buy your airline ticket on the web, the flight to Iceland will be at a reasonable price.
Iceland photos:
See for yourself if Iceland is worth visiting, here are some randomly chosen links to web pages of professional photographers in Iceland:
Artic Images - Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson
www.arctic-images.com
Daniel Bergmann
www.danielbergmann.com
Mats Wibe Lund
www.mats.is/defaultEng.htm
Various - Myndabankinn
www.myndabanki.is
Excursions:
For scheduled tours from Reykjavik you can check following websites. You can also buy tickets on-site at the conference hospitality desk in Februar.
www.re.is
www.icelandexcursions.is