Holiday in Reykjavik

About Reykjavik

Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world, is a charming small city with big city ambitions: Colorful corrugated iron houses, a vibrant music and art scene, innovative restaurants, and the majestic Hallgrimskirkja church, whose basalt column façade is inspired by Iceland's volcanic landscape, shape the skyline of this unique metropolis at the edge of the Arctic. The city is the perfect base camp for Iceland's natural wonders: The Golden Circle with the Strokkur geyser, the Gullfoss waterfall, and the Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates drift apart, is just a few hours' drive away. The Blue Lagoon with its milky turquoise thermal water amidst black lava fields is Iceland's most famous spa experience. Reykjavik's culinary scene has developed into one of the most innovative in Northern Europe: From fermented shark (Hákarl) as a brave test of courage to New Nordic cuisine in restaurants like Dill, Iceland's first Michelin-starred restaurant. The Laugavegur shopping street offers Icelandic design, bookstores, and cafes. From September to March, the Northern Lights dance over the city, while in summer, the midnight sun provides endless days. Iceland's capital is small but full of surprises.