Visit Reykjavik The Capital Of Iceland
Journey to Iceland’s capital to experience breathtaking scenery and spectacular natural wonders.
Reykjavík is a city like no other. Backdropped by mountains and located along Iceland’s south-western shoreline, embracing the constantly changing climate of the capital is all part and parcel of visiting one of the world’s most exciting destinations.
The city is a cultural hub for those looking to get more familiar with Icelandic history, as well as its modern way of life. Featuring a wide array of museums to suit everybody’s tastes, from The Settlement Exhibition, the Saga Museum and The National Gallery of Iceland, to the Whales of Iceland exhibition and the Reykjavík Museum of Photography, you’re never without somewhere to visit on rainy days.
Divulge your taste buds in some of the best fish and chips at the Reykjavík Fish Restaurant along the harbour, or chomp on a fresh hot dog at the little Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur stall. If you’re feeling adventurous, try out some of Iceland’s more traditional delicacies, including fermented shark (hákarl), lamb soup (kjötsúpa) and dried fish (harðfiskur).
You can’t visit Reykjavik without dipping your toes into a geothermal pool for instant relaxation and to soothe those sore muscles. The popular Blue Lagoon lies just a 50-minute drive away from the city centre, and will set you back around £70 ($95) entry per person. Or, for a budget-friendly alternative, locate one of the city’s public swimming complexes, for example Vesturbæjarlaug, to enjoy a variety of hot pools at various temperatures for a fee of just £6 ($8) entry for adults.
Visit a reykjavik roasters cafe to slake your thirst for caffeine and enjoy expertly made oee tha will leave a lasting impression. be wary. though, as shopping in leland comes with a hefty price tag. sticking to a budget and looking for those deals where possible will make pennies stretch further. use the appy hour app to give you a list of all the pubs and restaurants that have deals running on drinks at any one time.
Treat lceland's capital as a base to explore from. as most of the country's sights can be accessed through either organised tours or by hiring a rental car. A couple of days is all that’s required to explore the city’s highlights before heading out into the wild to witness majestic glaciers, gigantic waterfalls and exploding geysers.
Take a day out to explore the Golden Circle; a round-up of some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural wonders. Sights include the stunning Thingvellir National Park that, when visited during the snowy season, is truly a winter wonderland. Also featured on the tour is Gullfoss, a huge waterfall fed from a glacier that’s visible in the background on a clar day.
A northern lights tour is a must for those visiting lceland. a tour will typically last three to five hours. don't forget to take your camera to capture the colourful natural wonder in all its glory. although buying photos from your tour organiser is sometimes an option.
The fact that the number of tourists who visit Iceland each year outweighs the country's actual population by six times over is evident of just how popular this island has become as a dstination to not miss out on.