Coastlines, rivers and glacial waters claim lives every year — know the hazards before you go
These locations have caused tourist deaths or serious injuries. Always read local safety signs and heed warnings from rangers.
Sneaker waves have killed 10+ tourists since 2007. Waves appear from a calm sea with zero warning. The basalt columns channel wave energy and a steep drop-off amplifies wave height dramatically.
10+ tourist fatalities (2007, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020 and more)
Safety Rules
Iceland Emergency: Call 112 | SafeTravel.is — register your travel plans | vedur.is — weather forecasts