Need to buy some Icelandic krona?
Europe’s northernmost country is waiting to welcome you, with a rich historical culture to enjoy and, of course, the spectacular Northern Lights. With plenty of krónur in your pocket, you can experience everything Iceland has to offer.
Today's rate:
- SEK= £1
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What to spend your króna on
One-way journey on the Reykjavik busses
350 SEK
A cup of coffee to warm you up
480 SEK
Entrance to the Open Air Folk Museum, Reykjavik
1400 SEK
Overnight stay in an ice hotel
2500 and 7000 SEK
Day tour around the Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall)
8500 SEK
A budget
RecalculateMust-sees in Iceland
- Westfjords
- The remarkable Dynjandi waterfall is an example of Iceland’s natural beauty, and for evidence of Iceland’s more unusual history, check out the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft.
- Reykjavik
- A typically Icelandic treat is whale watching, which you can experience at Reykjavik’s Old Harbour. For a stunning view of the city, take the elevator to the top of the Hallgrímskirkja.
The inside scoop on Iceland’s króna
In one form or another, the króna has been around in Iceland since 1874, and the current series was introduced after revaluing in 1981. Most major debit and credit cards are accepted in the majority of shops and restaurants, with the exception of American Express.
While there are 100 aurar to every króna, the aurar coins have fallen out of circulation, and the smallest value of coin that is traded on an everyday basis is one króna. Keep a few 50 and 100 krónur coins handy for when you leave a tip. 100 krónur coins will come in very handy if you are using a hire car, since you can use them to pay for parking fees.
Frequently used banknotes
The principal notes in everyday use in Iceland are for the value of 500 (red), 1,000 (purple), 5,000 (multicolour) and 10,000 (blue) krónur, each bearing the image of a famous figure from Iceland.
VAT is included in the price of most items, but for most purchases over 4,000 SEK you can ask for a tax refund form, which you submit at the airport before you leave.
Buying Iceland’s króna online is easy
Free next-day home delivery on orders over £600
*The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.