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Reykjavik

Reykjavik

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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

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Highlights

  • Sky Lagoon evenings
  • Golden Circle loop
  • Colorful old harbor streets

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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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A reliable first-night dinner area with fish soups, char, and harbor views.

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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.

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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.

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Things to do

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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.

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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.

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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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