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Reykjavík Green Belt
Just beyond Reykjavík’s city limits, nature takes over. Lava fields, mountains and wide-open wilderness form the capital’s vast green escape.
A small city with a big heart
From its beautiful nature to its thriving cultural scene, Reykjavík offers something for everyone. Explore parks, go hiking, and witness the Northern Lights. Dive into its rich music and film culture, savor its creative culinary scene, and unwind in geothermal pools. Nurturing, inclusive, and lively, Reykjavík awaits your adventure, day and night.
Best Reykjavík places for selfies
Selfies. We all take them. Sometimes you want to remember yourself in a place you find beautiful. This is how good memories are made, we can go to them when feeling down or dreaming of places we visited and hope to return to one day. To make the Tiptoe Reykjavík video, we scoured the best locations where selfies are a must. Walk there, use an electric scooter. Now it's your turn to find your…
Thirteen Footsteps in the Snow: The Story of Iceland’s Yule Lads
Christmas in Iceland arrives one visitor at a time, as thirteen mischievous Yule Lads step down from the mountains and into the heart of winter stories.
Reykjavík Sunrise and Sunset Spots
Discover the best spots for a Reykjavík sunrise and sunset. Learn where to go, what time to expect the light, and how to experience the city’s soft golden hours.
How to have a running vacation in Reykjavík
Part workout, part cultural immersion, running vacations are rapidly becoming one of the most rewarding ways to explore a destination. Reykjavík boasts beautiful nature in every direction. Combining a running event with a holiday isn’t just a trend but also a chance to shape the experience: stay longer and immerse yourself in nature, culture, and flavours.
11 Little Known Facts About Reykjavík
Reykjavík is Iceland’s charming and vibrant capital that’s brimming with artefacts, historical buildings, and fun activities that give you deeper insight into the country’s culture, history, nature, and language.
Waterfalls near Reykjavík
With so many waterfalls within easy reach of Reykjavík, it’s simple to turn any day into an adventure. Each route offers something different, from the power of Gullfoss to the quiet beauty of Glymur or the hidden charm of Kvernufoss.Whether you drive yourself or join a tour, you’ll see how Iceland’s landscape changes around every curve in the road. Take your time, pack for the weather, and enjoy…
Brasserie Askur
This family-friendly Icelandic brasserie is located near Laugardalur and several of the city’s largest hotels.Askur offers a generous weekday lunch buffet from Monday to Friday, 11:30–14:00, and its popular steak buffet every Sunday from 17:00–21:30. The menu also includes grilled steaks, seafood, burgers and children’s meals.The restaurant welcomes groups of ten or more by prior arrangement and…
Old Harbour
The old harbour is the heart of Reykjavík and the catalyst to its formation. The city grew up around the harbour and in the early 20th century it became one of the centres of the Icelandic trawling industry. The harbour area has been transformed in the past decades. It is still one of the most important harbours in Iceland, but in recent years tourism and whale watching have gradually replaced…