Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjavik is a small city, but obviously still the center of nearly everything in Iceland. The brightly colored buildings give the place almost a storybook quality, but Reykjavik also has high quality dining and nightlife options that you might expect in a large capital city. During the summer the sun barely sets so the parties often go on all night, but as you might have heard, this is an expensive city for almost everything and drinks are no exception.
What To Do
Reykjavik is a great walking city and you should plan to spend part of a day just strolling through the historic town center. The quaint buildings and bright colors make for some great photo opportunities. The Hallgrímskirkja Church is hard to miss as it’s easily the tallest structure in town and is on a hill. You can climb the tower for a small fee to get a great view of the city and there is a statue of Leif Ericsson out front.
Iceland has its own special breed of horses that have an amazingly smooth gait. If you are a horse lover you should check out one of the rides available around town to experience this for yourself. The Blue Lagoon is not in Reykjavik, but it’s not far away, especially from the airport. This outdoor Geothermal spa is the most famous attraction in the country, and should not be missed.
Getting There
Unless you are on a cruise of some kind, or are a really strong swimmer, the only way in and out of Iceland is through Keflavík International Airport (code: KEF). You can book a ticket to Keflavik, and you should be especially mindful of the deals Icelandair offers. They have competitive fares from Europe to North America that can include a multi-day stop in Iceland for nothing extra. The airport is well out of the city, but shuttle buses are available.
Where To Stay
There are a few hostels in Reykjavik and of course many hotels in Reykjavik as well. Things tend to be expensive here so the more affordable places usually book up earliest. Plan well ahead, particularly if you are coming during summer.
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