Europe
Can you drink tap water in Iceland?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Iceland?
Tap water is safe to drink. Cold tap water is excellent. Hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur, so drink from the cold tap.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Iceland
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik | Yes, drinkable | Cold tap water is excellent. Hot water is geothermal and smells of sulphur, which is harmless; drink the cold. |
| Akureyri | Yes, drinkable | Cold tap water is excellent. The hot tap smells of sulphur; drink from the cold. |
| Vík | Yes, drinkable | Cold tap water is excellent; drink freely and refill bottles. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Directorate of Immigration: visa services moved, long-term visa repealed (May 2026)
- Ísland.is: short-term residence permit
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Hopp Taxi
- Safetravel
- World Bank open data
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