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Recharge in Reykjavik
Reykjavík is situated in a place of natural beauty, half surrounded by majestic mountains, which are visible from just about everywhere in the city on a clear day.
Reykjavík is One of the Best Places in the World to Experience the Northern Lights
If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list, there’s no better place—or time—than Reykjavík in 2025 and 2026.
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.
Sleep better in Reykjavík
If your everyday routine involves crowded trains, endless notifications and too much time indoors, Reykjavík naturally encourages many of the habits sleep scientists associate with healthy rest: daylight exposure, regular movement, warm bathing and time to unwind. Light is one of the most important signals for our internal body clock, helping regulate when we feel alert and when we feel sleepy…
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.
Reykjavík in 48 hours
We’ve put together an itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Reykjavík, Iceland — even if you only have 2 days - 48 hours - to spend in the city.
Old Harbour & Grandi District
Once the heart of Reykjavík’s fishing industry, the Old Harbour and Grandi area has transformed into a lively waterfront neighbourhood where culture, cuisine, marine heritage and modern attractions meet.
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.
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.
Reykjavík for travel trade professionals
Tour operators and travel agents have their work cut out for them when it comes to choosing between the numerous stunning locations in Iceland. We understand that tourists are excited about visiting glaciers, geysers and black beaches, but we would like to suggest that tour operators and travel agents plan a day in Reykjavík for every visitor.