Reykjavík

Sights

• Hallgrímskirkja – A striking church with a viewing tower.
• Harpa – A concert hall with a shimmering glass façade by the harbour.
• Sun Voyager – A steel sculpture by the sea.
• Old Harbour – Boat trips to see whales and puffins.
• Laugavegur – The main street with shops and cafés.
• Northern lights – On clear winter nights outside the city.

Food & nightlife

• Hot dog (pylsur) – The Icelandic snack with crispy onions.
• Fish soup and lamb soup – Warming after a windy day.
• Skyr – Icelandic dairy, creamy like yoghurt.
• Hlemmur Mathöll – A food hall in a former bus station.

Day trips

• Golden Circle – Þingvellir, Geysir and the Gullfoss waterfall.
• Blue Lagoon – Milky-blue geothermal water amid the lava.
• South Coast – Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and a black beach.

Good to know

When to go

February–March, June–August

Getting around

The city is small; use a hire car or tours for trips. The weather changes fast – dress in layers.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Icelandic Króna (ISK)

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