Holidays to Reykjavik on the coast of Iceland is the northernmost capital and largest city of a sovereign state in the world. It's home to the National and Saga museums, Hallgrimskirkja Church, rotating Perlan glass dome and many more that offer striking views of the sea and nearby hills .Its also home to some of the largest glaciers in Europe, some of the world's most active volcanoes and is considered among the most cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.
Epitomizing the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, located in a lava field near the village of Grindavik. July and August are Iceland's warmest and most popular times to visit where you can explore the waters of the Blue Lagoon and experience the radiant powers of geothermal seawater which is unforgettable and rejuvanating. Reykjavik is a short city break and a getaway from busy city hustle.
REYKJAVIK INFORMATION
Currency
Icelandic Krona
Language
Icelandic
Time Zone
GMT+01:00
Avg. Flight Time
3h 5m
Peak Travel
May-October
Price of a pint
£8.50
MORE ABOUT REYKJAVIK
See The Northern Lights
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to experience the rare and beautiful Northern Lights. The Northern Lights can only be seen between August and early May so you need to plan accordingly for this wonderful light tour.
Skogafoss,Thingvellir, Threngsli, Seljavallalaug Pool and Djupavik are some popular spots in Reykjavik,Iceland for Northern Lights. They say that if the skies are clear and the Aurora is active you can see the Northern Lights pretty much anywhere in Iceland.
Visit Hallgrimskirkja Church
Hallgrimskirkja is a Lutheran parish church and is the largest and tallest structures in Reykjavik, Iceland. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrimur Petursson, author of Hymns of the Passion. Its visible from almost every angle of the city making it very easy to find and is open daily except on Sundays.
Its architecture is inspired by the beautiful basalt columns at Svartifoss waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland and is one the most visited places by thousands of tourists every year.
Reykjavik's Nightlife
The nightlife of Reykjavik is world famous where number of bars and cafes offer live music at night, all sorts of live entertainment, be it stand up comedy, theatre, opera, cabaret performances, musicals and even poetry brothels.
Micro Bar, Lebowski Bar, Kaffibarinn and The English Pub are some popular hangout places in Reykjavik where people enjoy, drink and create a musical atmosphere.
Explore Reykjavik
Reykjavik is a city of pleasant surprises where you could go on a scenic helicopter ride, enjoy whale watching and puffin tours or you can also choose to go on a walking tour to explore this colourful and fun city culture. There are plenty of museums to visit like National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik Saga Museum and many more. You can also visit the main shopping streets like Laugavegur and Skolavoroustigur and many small boutiques.
