ICELAND CANNOT BE IMAGINED

The first permanent resident of Iceland was the Norwegian Ingolfur Arnarson who settled there in approximately 874. He and his brother had fallen out with a Norwegian earl and killed his sons, after which they had to flee from Norway. On a reconnaissance voyage to the west, they landed in what we today know as Iceland. Independent for more than 300 years, Iceland was later ruled by first Norway and then Denmark. Devolved government was introduced in 1874, and Iceland became effectively independent in 1918, although the King of Denmark remained the head of state until 1944 when the country became a republic.

Smyril Line enables you to experience Iceland at its very best - especially if you take your own car with you. Drive as you like and see fantastic glaciers, bathe in terapeutic thermal waters, see the fascinating geysers and ford the rivers. Iceland offers opportunities for outdoor thrills and adventures in a class all by themselves.