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Top ten things to do in Reykjavík in summer
If you’re in Reykjavík in the summer months, be prepared for an extraordinary energy boost that only comes with being in a city where night-time never falls. Read the article for our favourite summertime activities.
See & Do
Check out all the things you can see and do here in Reykjavík, there is just so much to see and do!
Tiptoe Reykjavík Map
Total Solar Eclipse 2026
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse occurs in Iceland for the first time since 1954.
The Northern Lights
Iceland is renowned for its otherworldly illuminations, the Northern Lights being one remarkable example. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights can be experienced in Iceland during winter, where they appear in a variety of colours and forms.
Libraries & Culture Houses
Icelanders love books! We have the highest number of authors per capita, several book-related festivals, and Reykjavík is the first UNESCO City of Literature that doesn't have English as its native tongue
The Christmas Cat
The Christmas Cat is among the best-known Icelandic Christmas creatures. It is a humongous animal, well known to people of all ages in Iceland.
HITTUMST | May 8th 2025
HITTUMST is a platform for the tourism industry in the capital area to present its products and services to all interested parties and strengthen connections.
Elliðaárstöð – Place of the Year and Architectural Nominee
In the heart of Reykjavík, where the Elliðaár River winds through its tranquil valley, a once-industrial site has been reborn as a vibrant celebration of creativity and connection.
Arriving by Airplane
There are four ways to get from Keflavík airport to Reykjavík city. You can rent a car, go on a private bus, take a taxi, or catch the number 55 public pus