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The cool side of summer
What if the best summer holiday isn't the hottest one? In Reykjavík, nature, culture and wellbeing come together in one unforgettable coolcation, without the stress of extreme summer heat.
Reykjavík through the seasons: What to pack, wear and expect
The best season to visit Reykjavík is the one that suits your style of travel. Let us explain
Wellness and health in Reykjavík
Tired, overstimulated and running on very little sleep? Reykjavík offers a different kind of wellness, one built around nature, pure air and restorative geothermal waters.
48 hours of having nowhere to be (in Reykjavík)
Ready for a reset? Spend 48 hours in Reykjavík and feel like yourself again.
7 Reykjavík rituals that are good for the mind as well as the body
Explore seven local traditions that capture the spirit of Icelandic wellbeing and inspire a healthier way to experience the city.
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…
Culture as wellness: 6 experiences in Reykjavík to help quiet your mind
Not every wellness experience involves a robe, a massage or a hot tub. Sometimes wellbeing comes from engaging with art, architecture, music and ideas. Reykjavík's cultural spaces offer room to slow down, focus your attention and reconnect with yourself, one quiet moment at a time. Here are six places to visit.
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…
What type of Reykjavík traveller are you?
There’s more than one way to find your way around Reykjavík. You might have a map open on your phone, or you might put it away and see what happens. You might spend an afternoon exploring the city’s streets, or
A Reykjavík resident's guide to wellness - and geothermal pools
Icelanders have long discovered the key to a happy, healthy lifestyle. Perhaps it's time you embraced your calmer side, too.