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Iceland in Winter with a 1-Year-Old: What We Did
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items From chasing Northern Lights to exploring glacier caves and spotting whales, we did it all! Here’s everything from where we stayed to what we ate. Traveling Iceland with a baby might sound crazy, but it’s 100% worth it.
You know those lucky finds that make a trip extra special? Hotel Holt was ours. Every corner had amazing art, and even the elevator felt like a little throwback. Staff at the front desk were also very nice. And did I mention the breakfast buffet? Lot...
Hotel Holt
Need a car? We rented through Go Car Rental—seamless process, added an infant seat (just don’t expect it to be pristine, you know how these things are) and we also added a pocket WiFi to our booking to make sure we’ll always have access to maps in ca...
Go Car Rental Iceland Keflavik Airport
We did the Northern Lights tour with our baby. It was amazing! Our guide was fantastic, and yes, it’s a late night adventure (we got back to our hotel at 2 AM).
Pro tip: request an infant car seat by email, Icelandic law apparently requires car sea...
From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee
Did the Golden Circle tour and just skipped the lagoon since they don’t allow as young as 1-year old. Guide was fantastic. Don’t forget to email about a car seat—it’s mandatory. For toddlers who struggle on long rides, doing it yourself with a rental...
From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour
Glacier caves with a toddler? Totally possible! We did this tour leaving from Husafell as it was the only one allowing 1-year olds. It’s about a 2-3 hour drive up to Husafell from Reykjavic. Watch out for the longest water tunnel drive you’ll probabl...
From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure
Whale watching was amazing! Loved this tour company and the guides! Just keep in mind how much you see really depends on the whales themselves—and you’ll have to maneuver past a few people to get a good view. Quick reflexes and a front-row spot are k...
Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching | Elding Adventure at Sea
No Iceland trip is complete without stopping by the Perlan Museum. The café at the top has jaw-dropping 360° views and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Interactive Nature Exhibitions & Museum | Perlan
Posthus Food Hall = all your food cravings in one place! Great selection, lots of vendors. Just be ready to wait for a table if you come during peak lunch or dinner times.
Pósthús Food Hall & Bar
Want authentic Icelandic food? Try Hressó! Cozy bistro vibes, delicious local dishes, and right in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. Make sure to call ahead and reserve because it’s a very small restaurant.
Hressó Bistro
Into folklore and horror stories? Wanna see cemeteries, and rocks where elves supposedly live? This folklore walking tour is amazing! Haunted churches, chilling local tales, Icelandic myths, and you even get to see the inner parts of the city where l...
Reykjavik Folklore Tour | Your Friend in Reykjavik