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Reykjavík after Dark
Whether you visit Reykjavík in the summer when you can bathe in the midnight sun or in the midst of the darkest winter when the Northern Lights illuminates the sky, Reykjavík truly is the city that never sleeps. The city is colorful and lively yet peaceful and calm, so every explorer is sure to find activities that suit their state of mind.
Summer top ten in Reykjavík!
If you’re in Reykjavík for the summer months be prepared for an extraordinary energy boost that only comes with being in a city where night-time never falls!
Reykjavík on Foot
Colourful houses, sea air, and art on every corner. Walking is the best way to feel the city.
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Elliðaárdalur is an urban oasis: a lush, green valley where salmon leap in the river, waterfalls tumble through lava rock, and walking trails wind through woodlands.
Búrfellsgjá
One of the most beautiful trails in the Reykjavik area is through Búrfellsgjá Lava Channel. Mt. Búrfell was formed in a single volcanic eruption just over eight thousand years ago. Fissure (gjá) is really not the correct term for Búrfellsgjá because it is essentially a beautiful and seemingly intact lava channel, just over three kilometres long. You drive past the lake Vífilsstaðavatn towards…
Öskjuhlíð
Just a kilometre south of downtown Reykjavík, Öskjuhlíð is a wooded hill featuring forest trails, World War II relics, and views over the city skyline and domestic airport.
Heiðmörk
Get ready for the diverse landscapes and unbelievable lava formations of Heiðmörk Nature Reserve. Enjoy hiking, fishing or horseback riding, walk among the 26 species of trees and spot some of the 60 species of wild birds. Watch the northern lights away from the city lights. You can experience the diversity of Icelandic nature all within the capital.
Mosfellsbær & Mosfellsdalur
With outdoor activities as its greatest attraction, get ready for a journey of beautiful hikes in diverse landscapes, historic sites, wool shopping and more, all within the Mountain Borough area.
Useful apps for your stay in Reykjavík
Apps are a great way to convey information at this day and age. Here are our top picks for important apps to have on your phone whilst being a guest in our beautiful city.
Discover Hidden Gems Around Reykjavík
Don't miss out on the extraordinary experiences that await beyond the city centre.