Health & safety: Iceland
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Iceland?
Some of the world's purest tap water. Refill bottles.
Food safety in Iceland
Excellent.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Nothing significant. Some hiking peaks 1,000m+.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Negligible. Iceland is famously mosquito-free.
Heat risk
Negligible. Sunburn possible May-Aug due to long days.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Excellent. Insurance essential as costs high.