Travelling Sustainably in Iceland: How Green Key Guides Your Stay

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Why Choose Sustainable Travel ?

Travelling to Iceland is more than a journey — it is a chance to experience one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth. Towering glaciers, volcanic plains, and cascading waterfalls invite discovery at every turn. But with such beauty comes responsibility: how can we explore without leaving a heavy footprint?

The answer lies in sustainable travel. Choosing accommodation and experiences that protect nature ensures that Iceland’s wonders remain for future generations.

And for guests staying with Íslandshótel, sustainability is woven into every stay. As the first hotel chain in Iceland to achieve full Green Key certification across all 17 of our hotels, we invite travellers to enjoy Iceland responsibly, without compromise.

A Shared Journey Towards Sustainable Travel

Sustainability thrives when travellers and hosts work together. Choosing a Green Key hotel means more than booking a room; it is a conscious decision to travel in harmony with Icelandic nature.

As a guest, you can join us by:

  • Refilling reusable water bottles with Iceland’s pristine tap water.
  • Sorting waste in our recycling stations.
  • Supporting local communities, from Reykjavík’s cultural heart to small-town bakeries in the Eastfjords.

Small steps, when multiplied by many travellers, create lasting impact.

What Green Key Means for Your Stay

The Green Key is one of the world’s leading eco-labels, recognised in over 60 countries for more than 25 years. For guests, it answers a simple question: can I travel comfortably while making a positive choice for the planet?

With Green Key certification, the answer is yes. Every Íslandshótel property is committed to:

  • Energy responsibility – powered entirely by 100% renewable energy.
  • Respectful water use – protecting Iceland’s pure water resources.
  • Waste reduction – from recycling to food waste prevention.
  • Transparency – independent certification confirms that our actions are genuine.

Hospitality Rooted in Care

At Íslandshótel, sustainability is an extension of hospitality. Caring for our guests means also caring for the land, water, and communities that shape their journey.

So, why choose sustainable travel in Iceland? Because it allows you to enjoy every glacier view, every village café, and every quiet night under northern skies — knowing that your presence helps protect them.

 

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