Reykjavik Travel Tips
The world's most northerly capital is a place of colorful buildings, quirky people and wild nightlife. Reykjavik's bewitching charm lies in its idiosyncratic contrasts: its combination of village innocence and big-city zeal; long summer nights and short winter days. It is a city that treasures its Viking past but is very much in tune with the future. No wonder visitors fall hopelessly in love, vowing to return.
You'll find all the cultural trappings of a large 21st-century European city here: cozy cafes, world-class restaurants, fine museums and galleries, and state-of-the-art geothermal pools. Add to this a backdrop of snow-topped mountains, an ocean that laps at the city's toes, air as cold and clean as frozen diamonds, and incredible volcanic surroundings, and you'll agree there's no better city on earth. There's so much to do in Reykjavik: the outdoor pursuits are legendary, the sightseeing is out of this world, and the Blue Lagoon spa is one of the most chilled experiences on the planet.
Cafes and Bars in Reykjavik
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2011
Locals in Iceland like to meet for a coffee and a chat. They also don’t mind having a drink or two in an evening. Hence, the center of Reykjavik is well supplied with cafes and bars. The main ...
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Harpa For the Long, Dark, Winter Nights
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Harpa, Iceland’s new concert hall on the waterfront in Reykjavik, has been open less than a year and is already garnering praise for its stunning architecture, its views, and its program of events. ...
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3 Days in Reykjavik: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ...
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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 ...
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Beer Day in Iceland
Written by Katie H, February 2013
Iceland passed Prohibition laws in 1915, but but lifted the ban on wine and spirits after only a few years. Ironically, the ban on beer remained, as people feared that the low cost of beer would ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Harpa For the Long, Dark, Winter Nights
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Harpa, Iceland’s new concert hall on the waterfront in Reykjavik, has been open less than a year and is already garnering praise for its stunning architecture, its views, and its program of events. ...
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Iceland Blue Ice Tour
Written by KatieontheMap, USA, January 2013
When visiting Iceland, there are many “must do” activities: explore Þingvellir National Park, hike a glacier, catch the Northern Lights, marvel at the waterfalls, learn to pronounce the names of ...
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Iceland for Fashion and Design
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
For such a small country – a total population of around 300,000 people – Iceland is one of the most creative countries around. We all know their most famous export, Bjork, but do you know about ...
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Reykjavik's Pools
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
Iceland is blessed with an endless supply of hot thermal waters. It’s what makes the country habitable in the winter. So you’ll find that all these local pools have outdoor thermal pools. My ...
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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 ...
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Runtur in Iceland
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, April 2012
Runtur means round tour and, to Iceland natives, this means a trip around Reykjavik’s bars and nightspots. Either to fill those long dark nights of winter, or those long light sleepless nights ...
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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 ...
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Surreal Blue Lagoon
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2011
Iceland is a land of contrasts: very dark winters and very light summers; very black lava and very white glaciers; very cold winds and very hot waters. It’s the last of these that is such a ...
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