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Day Trips from Reykjavik
Written by Viator, May 2013
With vast glaciers, glistening fjords and looming volcanoes all within a few hours drive of Reykjavik, exploring Iceland’s otherworldly wilderness couldn’t be easier. To fuel your wanderlust, here ... Read more
Summer Activities in Reykjavik
Written by Viator, May 2013
Just because its name evokes images of snowshoeing and glacier hiking, doesn’t mean Iceland is only a winter destination; in fact, the summer months are one of the most popular times to explore with ... Read more
New Year’s Eve in Iceland: The Biggest Party of the Year
Written by Viator, December 2012
Icelanders have a reputation for partying hard, and they don’t contradict it on New Year’s Eve. December 31 in Reykjavik sees a party like no other, with thousands of fireworks lighting up the night ... Read more
The Mývatn Nature Baths and Lake
Written by Viator, November 2012
Lake Mývatn, located in northern Iceland near the city of Akureyri (Iceland’s second largest) is a popular destination for bird-watchers, thanks to the large numbers of waterfowl and other birds ... Read more
Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon on Iceland’s South Coast
Written by Viator, November 2012
Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon in the south of Iceland, is one of the country’s many spectacular natural wonders. A glacier water melt, it fills the lagoon with sparkling blue water and chunks of ... Read more
Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland
Written by Viator, October 2012
The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights are one of the most beautiful of Iceland’s natural wonders. They’re also the most elusive. It’s possible to see them from September to March, but conditions ... Read more
The Iceland Airwaves Music Festival
Written by Viator, October 2012
Ever year since 1999, the Iceland Airwaves festival has taken over Reykjavik with live bands, parties, art shows and thousands of visitors who come to hear some of the best international and ... Read more
Iceland’s Gay Pride Festival
Written by Viator, August 2012
Given Iceland’s well-known acceptance of the LGBT community, it may not be surprising that this tiny country holds one of the best gay pride celebrations in the world. In a country of just over ... Read more
Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik
Written by Viator, August 2010
There are compelling reasons to visit Iceland in summer. Long days and mild temperatures mean you can make the most of the amazing landscape while also leaving time to experience Reykjavik’s cool bar ... Read more
3 Days in Reykjavik: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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When compared to other European capitals, Reykjavik is rather small; the population of its metro area barely tops 200,000, and Reykjavik proper is home to about 125,000 souls. However, what it lacks ... Read more
Iceland Sagas
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, March 2013
As summer ends and the Icelandic days get shorter and the air crisper, it’s time in Iceland to crank up that thermal heating and listen to a good story. Bring on a Saga. The Icelandic Sagas are ... Read more
Free and Cheap Things to Do in Reykjavik
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
Iceland is known as an expensive destination to visit, but there are still plenty of things to do that won’t cost more than a few bucks, so you can save your money for the adventures that can’t be ... Read more
Reykjavik Film Festival
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
The Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) is held every year in Reykjavik and takes place over 11 days in September. The festival was first held in 2004, organized by a small group of ... Read more
Iceland for Beer Lovers
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, August 2012
It’s no secret that Icelanders like a drink or two at the end of the day. They have a special word for the typical tour of bars in central Reykjavik: runtur (literally, round tour). It’s interesting ... Read more
Things to do in Husavik, Iceland
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, July 2012
It’s possible that whales actually outnumber people in Husavik. This small fishing village on the northwest coast of Iceland has a population of just over 2,000. Skjalfandi Bay, on the shores of ... Read more
