Summer in Reykjavík
With almost 24 hours of daylight during the summer, Reykjavík truly becomes the city that never sleeps, where you can enjoy a number of popular summertime activities including whale-watching, sea-fishing, horse-back-riding and trips to the many natural wonders nearby.
Spring in Reykjavik
Spring is a beautiful time in Iceland. The days start getting longer and nature comes alive. You can enjoy a number of popular activities including whale-watching, sea-fishing, horseback-riding and trips to the many natural wonders nearby.
Autumn in Reykjavík
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Reykjavík. Icelandic nature is amazingly beautiful and colourful at this time of year, and although there is no frost yet, there is definitely a shiver of crispness in the air with great opportunities to see the dances of the elusive Northern Lights.
Mt. Esja
Dramatically dominating the Reykjavík City skyline and providing a stunning backdrop to the capital area is the impressive Mount Esja, a popular destination for day-trippers and riddled with well-worn hiking trails. Once surmounted, the view from the top of this 914-metre high mountain is breathtaking.
Hafnarfjörður
Get off the beaten track and take bus number 1 from downtown Reykjavík for 20 minutes to Hafnarfjörður. Harbour Village is perfect to explore on foot, with free museums, curious little jewellers, cafés, boutiques and galleries.
FAQ
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Mount Esja
The mountain Esja (914 m (2,999 ft)), often called Esjan, is situated in about 10 km to the north of our capital city in the town of Mosfellsbær. Esja is not a single mountain, but a volcanic mountain range, made from basalt and tuff. Within easy reach of the capital, Esja is a very popular recreation area for hikers and climbers. The best known hiking paths lead to the summits Þverfellshorn …
Mount Úlfarsfell
Úlfarsfell is a mountain located in Mosfellsbær, a town which is a part of the Reykjavík capital area. It stands at 296 metres (971 feet) tall. Úlfarsfell is lower than its sister "Esja", and definitely not as well known. But it's actually closer to central Reykjavík and offers just as an impressive view over the city. Mount Úlfarsfell suits both the very dedicated hikers as well as those who…
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN REYKJAVÍK
Celebrating Icelandic Christmas Tree Traditions December is one of the most magical months in Reykjavík. Marking the beginning of the holiday season, for more than half a century, is the lighting of the iconic Oslo Christmas tree on the Austurvöllur Parliament square, followed by lighting of Christmas trees all around the capital area such as in Hafnarfjörður Heritage Harbor, Mosfellsbær…