Iceland Travel Essentials: Top 10 Mobile Apps for Weather, Currency, Transportation, and Northern Lights

Home » Europe » Iceland Thinking of a self-guided tour in Iceland but feel unprepared? Our editor has compiled a list of practical apps for your Iceland trip, covering everything from currency exchange rates, weather, road conditions, public transportation, to finding bars and chasing the Northern Lights. With just a smartphone, download these ten applications, and you’ll be able to travel more easily in Iceland! (Source: Shutterstock) European Travel Discounts Code Valid until 12/31 – For purchasing European products on KKday blog articles: · Spend over 10,000 and enter the code [BLOGEU93] for a 7% discount · Editor’s Selected Deals | Switzerland · UK · Netherlands Full Site Car Rental Discount Code Valid until 12/31 – For booking car rental products on KKday blog articles: · Enter the code [BLOGCHARTER9] for a 10% discount · Editor’s Selected Recommendations | France Paris · UK London · Germany Munich · Germany Frankfurt · Switzerland Zurich This Month’s Editor’s Recommended Discount Code · For Blog orders of flight+hotel products, enter BLGPKG23H102H and get a 200 yuan discount on purchases over 10,000 yuan · Use the APP for the first time to order KKday products and enter APP90 for a 90 yuan discount · More KKday discount code information for you Ex Currency Exchange: Currency Converter When traveling abroad, currency exchange rates are of utmost importance. Simply select the currency unit, and the APP will automatically convert it to other currencies, even when offline, it will use the last used exchange rate for conversions. Available on: IOS, Android Vedur: Weather Forecast This is the official app of the Icelandic Meteorological Office, providing the most authoritative weather forecasts in Iceland. It can inform you of temperature and wind direction in different areas, not only showing the weather map of the whole country but also providing weather forecasts for the next few days based on your current location. (There is also an Aurora forecast page to check the daily Aurora index) Available on: IOS, Android Aurora: Northern Lights Tracker Many people visit Iceland for the Northern Lights, so this free and practical app is a must-have for light chasers! It not only shows the range of sunspot activity but also allows you to understand where there is a higher chance of seeing the Northern Lights based on the KP index (Aurora index), and provides accurate Northern Lights forecasts based on your location, so you don’t have to wait outdoors in the cold until your hands and feet are numb. The editor highly recommends this very practical app.
Editor’s note: Aurora chasers should avoid going around the full moon as the moonlight interference is too strong and will affect the success rate of seeing the aurora. Download points: IOS, Android. Maps.me: Offline Map. This offline map has a large amount of data and detailed content. It is definitely a must-have helper for traveling abroad! No matter where you go, as long as you download the map of the city in advance, you can navigate even without the internet. There are three navigation modes: car, bicycle, and walking. No matter how you move in Iceland, Maps.me can help you plan the fastest and most convenient route. Download points: IOS, Android. Vegagerdin: Road Condition Query. Many people will choose to travel in Iceland by self-driving. However, due to the special road conditions in Iceland, there may be snow-covered or icy sections. Travelers who choose self-driving are recommended to download this app to keep abreast of where roads are under repair and where there is slippery or snowy road conditions at any time, so that they can adapt to changes and find a suitable driving route. In addition, there is also a simple weather forecast. Even more amazingly, this app will also tell you where there are speed cameras, so that you don’t have to get a ticket when driving in Iceland. Download points: IOS, Android. Eldsneyti: Iceland Gas Station Map. The most important thing for self-driving is to have enough fuel. This app not only has a map of gas stations across Iceland but also can tell you where the nearest gas station is based on your location. If you need to specify gasoline or diesel, or want to use a discount card, you can also specify filtering conditions, which is very convenient. Download points: IOS (no Android version). Taxi Hreyfill: Taxi Reservation. Prices in Iceland are high, and taxis are very expensive and there are relatively few taxis that can be hailed on the street. If not necessary, the editor actually does not recommend everyone to take a taxi. Hreyfill is an established taxi company in Iceland. Now it has launched an app to make it more convenient for people to call a taxi. If you have no choice, you can call a taxi online through this app without having to guess how to say it in Icelandic. The driver can directly appear at the designated location and time through accurate GPS positioning and take you to your destination. Download points: IOS, Android. Straeto: Finding Buses in Reykjavik. The eye-catching yellow buses are the main public transportation in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Remember to pay first when getting on the bus (please prepare change). The driver will give you a ticket. With the ticket, you can ride for 1 hour and 15 minutes and you can also transfer to other buses! If you have a local Icelandic SIM card, you can also bind your number and pay with a credit card.

These apps also include bus schedules and real-time maps, saving you from the frustration of waiting. Download link: IOS, Android. The SOS Emergency Rescue Iceland app is similar to Taiwan’s 112 emergency line, and it’s the go-to number for any emergency. Additionally, the 112 app has a powerful feature: by pressing check-in, it can record your GPS location data at any time. Even without an internet connection or phone signal, it can function normally. In times of need, rescue personnel can quickly locate you based on the app’s location, without the worry of language barriers. Download link: IOS, Android. Appy Hour: Finding Discounted Bars. Although Iceland’s prices can be intimidating, enjoying your trip is essential. You can search for each bar’s specialties, prices, and happy hour discounts through Appy Hour! Each bar has different discount times, so choose a bar that suits your taste and enjoy a tipsy night during the special price period! Download link: IOS, Android. For more practical tools for your Iceland trip: [Recommended SIM Cards] Europe-wide SIM cards with various data plans (sent to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau). [Recommended WiFi Devices] Rental of European WiFi devices (home delivery, store pickup, or Taoyuan Airport collection). [Chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland] Reykjavik Aurora Half-Day Tour (with Chinese guide). [Polar Volcano Adventure] Lava Cave Exploration Experience in Iceland. [Dreamy Blue Lagoon] Iceland Blue Lagoon Hot Spring Tickets and Bus Transfer. Before departure, quickly catch up on Iceland travel information: [Northern Lights in Iceland] A complete guide to the dreamland of ice and fire, including transportation, visas, attractions, and round-island routes. [Reykjavik] Follow the trilogy of unforgettable memories, and find the beautiful Iceland described in the lyrics. [Top 5 Aurora Accommodations in Iceland 2018] Enjoy the aurora from the comfort of your bed! [World Aurora Special Edition – Part 1] Auroras in the US, Canada, Iceland, and Sweden – did you know they have different levels? Was this article helpful to you? # Iceland Travel Previous article: [Japan] Take a day trip bus to the suburbs of Tokyo to visit Mount Fuji! Compare day trip itineraries, transportation guides, and attraction introductions to explore Kawaguchiko without a care. Next article: [Iceland] Complete Guide to Iceland Transportation, from the airport to the city, Reykjavik city buses, and self-driving lazy packages are all in this article! Next article: KKday editorial team. After booking flights and hotels, leave your local travel experience to KKday. Arrange your own itinerary – overseas diving, outdoor rock climbing, cooking classes, private attractions, day trips, tickets, car tours, airport transfers, and more. Choose from a variety of local travel itineraries around the world, or download the ultra-convenient APP to browse all itineraries and keep track of every booking detail! Alternatively, join KKday Line@ to stay updated on the latest travel news!