Iceland is getting ready for its most popular traveler season yet

Iceland is so hot today.

Well, possibly not actually. The cold European location, which is not in fact covered in ice as the name would lead you to think (that would be Greenland), is expecting its greatest summertime traveler season ever.

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The Nordic country hasn &#x 2019; t constantly been a hotspot for travelers. The nation was struck hard with an economic downturn in 2008, and it wasn &#x 2019; t till an eruption of the Eyjafjallajö&#xF 6; kull volcano in 2010 that the world began paying more attention.

Another factor for Iceland &#x 2019; s abrupt increase in appeal is HBO &#x 2019; s struck program, &#x 201C; Video Game of Thrones, &#x 201D; which recorded its lots of northern scenes there.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Integrate television news video footage of volcanoes with wildlings, White Walkers and Jon Snow waging fights in Iceland &#x 2019; s spectacular surroundings, and it was just a matter of time prior to visitors began gathering.

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According to NBC News, the nation has actually seen tourist numbers increase from &#x 201C; under 500,000 in 2010 to more than 2.4 million travelers anticipated this year. &#x 201D; Making 2017 the greatest year ever for Iceland.

Geyser Strokkur warm spring steam Iceland Credit: Getty Images

Aside from &#x 201C; Video Game of Thrones &#x 201D; fans, travelers likewise have actually been pertaining to Iceland for several years to take in the nation &#x 2019; s lots of natural marvels. The country boasts unbelievable glaciers, waterfalls, geothermal swimming pools, and, naturally, a spectacular view of the Northern Lights. Even a handful of popular Icelandic artists have actually gotten global fame, such as Bjö&#xF 6; rk, Of Beasts and Guy, and Sigur Ró&#xF 3; s.

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WOW Air and Icelandair have actually been increasing their service from cities in The United States and Canada, and penny-wise tourists ought to look out for sales: WOW Air has actually provided flights for as low-cost as $99 one-way.

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The increased service to Iceland indicates American and Canadian tourists can have a stopover in Iceland while taking a trip to other European locations.