Iceland
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Europe
Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland
A cozy base camp for lava fields, hot springs, and northern skies.
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Reykjavik is compact, creative, and easy to use as a launch point for Iceland's big natural landscapes.
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Best time to go
June to August for the easiest all-around city trip, with the longest daylight and the biggest window for outdoor exploring.
For northern lights
Late August to early April, with October to March giving the darkest skies and the strongest overall aurora chances.
For summer daylight
June to July for almost 24 hours of daylight, midnight sun energy, and long scenic evenings around the city.
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Trip style
Highlights
- Sky Lagoon evenings
- Golden Circle loop
- Colorful old harbor streets
Local picks
Recommended restaurants
Restaurant
Seafood by the old harbor
Old Harbour
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Seafood by the old harbor
Old Harbour
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Restaurant
Seafood by the old harbor
Old Harbour
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Seafood by the old harbor
Old Harbour
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A reliable first-night dinner area with fish soups, char, and harbor views.
Restaurant
Reykjavik cinnamon bun cafe
Downtown Reykjavik
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Reykjavik cinnamon bun cafe
Downtown Reykjavik
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Restaurant
Reykjavik cinnamon bun cafe
Downtown Reykjavik
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Reykjavik cinnamon bun cafe
Downtown Reykjavik
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Perfect for a slow breakfast before a day trip or museum stop.
Restaurant
Geothermal bakery stop
Golden Circle route
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Geothermal bakery stop
Golden Circle route
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Restaurant
Geothermal bakery stop
Golden Circle route
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Geothermal bakery stop
Golden Circle route
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A warm bread-and-butter stop that works best on an excursion day.
Things to do
Thing to do
Hallgrimskirkja tower view
Skolavorduholt
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Hallgrimskirkja tower view
Skolavorduholt
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Thing to do
Hallgrimskirkja tower view
Skolavorduholt
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Hallgrimskirkja tower view
Skolavorduholt
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A quick way to get oriented over the city before walking back downhill.
Thing to do
Blue Lagoon day trip
Reykjanes Peninsula
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Blue Lagoon day trip
Reykjanes Peninsula
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Thing to do
Blue Lagoon day trip
Reykjanes Peninsula
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Blue Lagoon day trip
Reykjanes Peninsula
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A classic soak if you want a polished spa stop straight from the airport side.
Thing to do
Northern lights evening tour
Outside Reykjavik
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Northern lights evening tour
Outside Reykjavik
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Thing to do
Northern lights evening tour
Outside Reykjavik
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Northern lights evening tour
Outside Reykjavik
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Worth keeping flexible so you can move it to the clearest forecast night.
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