Imagine. You set foot on raw land, between volcanoes, glaciers, and absolute silence. Not a tourist bus. Not a drone in the sky. Just you and the vastness.
This almost unreal scenario… is what Iceland is preparing starting in 2025.
Yes, the country is gradually closing its doors to tourists. And this is not a joke.
🚨 Mass tourism: the Icelandic overdose
Iceland was the place to be. But behind the scenes? 2.5 million visitors every year, for a population of just 375,000 residents.
Result?
📍 Saturated Reykjavik.
🌿 Degraded natural sites.
💸 Soaring real estate prices.
😓 Residents at their wit’s end.
The balance is broken. And the enchantment… turns into a puzzle.
🛑 2025: the big turn
The government is bringing out the heavy artillery:
- New tourist tax
- Regulated vacation rentals
- Stoppage on hotel constructions
But it’s not just a brake: it’s a strategic turn.
Iceland wants to change its model. Fewer tourists. More sustainability. And above all, diversify its economy.
Focus on green energy, geothermal-powered data centers, artificial intelligence… In short: rarer tourism, but of higher quality.
💥 Risky bet or sustainable genius?
Tourism professionals are worried. Travelers are divided.
But one thing is sure: the world is watching.
Because what Iceland is doing today… Venice, Barcelona, and Bali are already thinking about it.
And if that was the real luxury of tomorrow?
A country preserved, rare, demanding… and infinitely powerful.
👉 And you, would you go to Iceland… if you had to earn it?
Does this choice make you react? Do you want to go there before it’s “too late”? Or on the contrary, to admire it from afar, like a sacred land?
➡️ Tell me: end of a paradise or beginning of a green revolution?
Céline, a passionate blogger about news and travel, I decode the trends that make the world buzz. Whether it’s exploring hidden corners of the planet or analyzing the hottest topics in the news, I share my discoveries here with a curious and authentic perspective. Join me to travel through words and ideas!
