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Safety & Emergency

Información de emergencia de Islandia

Números de emergencia esenciales, recursos de seguridad y alertas de viaje para Islandia. Guárdalos antes de viajar.

6 min readSafety EssentialsUpdated 2026

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Before you go

🛡️ Reglas de seguridad para viajar a Islandia

01

Register Your Route

Always register your trip on safetravel.is before going into mountains or remote areas.

02

Check Weather First

Iceland weather changes rapidly. Check vedur.is before every outdoor activity.

03

F-Roads 4WD Only

Highland F-roads (F-xxx) require a 4WD vehicle. Never cross rivers without checking depth first.

04

Sneaker Waves

Reynisfjara and black sand beaches have dangerous sneaker waves. Never turn your back on the ocean.

05

Glacier Safety

Never walk on a glacier without a guide. Crevasses are invisible from the surface.

06

Volcanic Zones

Stay on marked paths near active volcanic areas. Gases can be dangerous in low-lying areas.

07

Layer Clothing

Dress in layers even in summer. Wind chill can be severe even on sunny days.

08

Emergency App

Download the 112 Iceland app — it sends your GPS coordinates directly to rescue services.

Medical care

🏥 Hospitales en Islandia

Landspítali University HospitalEmergencia 24h

Fossvogur, 108 Reykjavík

+354 543-1000
Sjúkrahúsið á Akureyri (FSA)Emergencia 24h

Eyrarlandsvegur, 600 Akureyri

+354 463-0100
Heilbrigðisstofnun Suðurlands

Brautarholt, 800 Selfoss

+354 480-1900
Heilbrigðisstofnun Vestfjarða

Túngata 29, 400 Ísafjörður

+354 450-4000
Heilbrigðisstofnun Austurlands

Tjarnarbyggð 2, 700 Egilsstaðir

+354 471-1000

Consular contacts

🏛️ Contactos de embajadas en Reikiavik

USA Embassy
+354 595-2200
Laufásvegur 21, Reykjavík
UK Embassy
+354 550-5100
Laufásvegur 31, Reykjavík
Germany Embassy
+354 530-1100
Laufásvegur 31, Reykjavík
France Embassy
+354 575-9600
Túngata 22, Reykjavík
Canada Embassy
+354 575-6500
Túngata 14, Reykjavík
Australia Embassy
+47 22 47 91 70
Via Norway Embassy (24/7 line)

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