Not only is it illegal to sell panties, boxers, thongs, and jock straps with the Icelandic flag on them (that would be disrespectful), it is also illegal to sell or advertise items of foreign origin if the image of an Icelandic flag has been put on them (that would be unpatriotic).

What animals are illegal to own in Iceland?

Snakes, lizards and turtles are illegal to own as pets in Iceland, although there have been a few cases in which they were smuggled through customs. A case of a smuggled turtle in the 1990s is the reason behind the ban as the owner contracted salmonella.

Are any drugs legal in Iceland?

This is a side of Iceland rarely seen by visitors. Under current laws, possessing illegal drugs in Iceland can result in heavy fines and jail time. Hash and marijuana are the most-seized drugs by police officers, followed by amphetamines, with only small amounts of ecstasy, cocaine, and heroin seized.

What are some strange laws in Iceland?

Fun facts, strange customs and weird lawsMjólkurbúð - Milk Store. Between 1910 and 1977, you could only buy milk in one of the state-owned Milk stores. Beer was banned until 1989. Imitation beer was also banned! No TV on Thursdays and in July. Dogs are forbidden. Takk fyrir síðast. Film intermission. Single lane bridges.More items •4 Apr 2018

Why are dogs not allowed in Iceland?

In 1924, the city of Reykjavik banned keeping dogs as pets. The citys residents arent all cat people—rather, the measure was meant to prevent echinococcosis, a type of tapeworm that can be passed from dogs to humans.

Can u smoke in Iceland?

Smoking in Iceland is banned in restaurants, cafés, bars and night clubs as of June 2007. At the time the ban went into effect, almost one in four Icelandic people were smokers. Iceland has the third highest proportion of people who never smoke at 81%, when compared to other European countries.

Is there ketchup in Iceland?

Icelandic Ketchup | Vals Hot Dog Ketchup This ketchup has been made by the same family since 1960 and is loved by the Icelandic population. It simply is the best.

Is McDonalds open in Iceland?

European countries that lack McDonalds include Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, and, surprisingly, Iceland. While Iceland once had McDonalds restaurants, since 2009 theyve been Mickey Ds-free.

Who is the richest person in Iceland?

#1444 Thor BjorgolfssonIcelands sole billionaire Thor Bjorgolfsson owns stakes in such businesses as Swiss pharmaceutical company Xantis and Chilean telecom WOM.Bjorgolfsson also has investments in cryptocurrencies and startups Zwift, Deliveroo and Stripe.More items

Is there McDonalds in Iceland?

Reykjavík is currently the only Western European capital city without a McDonalds restaurant, as Iceland is one of only a few countries in the world where the hamburger chain has no restaurants. The US based fast food franchise once operated four restaurants in Iceland, but the last of these closed its doors in 2009.