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Welcome to Reykjavík! - a city to recharge, restore and refuel. It's a city surrounded by incredible nature - but at the same time, a city full of life, beaming with creativity.
A weekend in Reykjavík: Things to do and see. See all sights. Go hiking in beautiful Úlfarsfell. revealing. the city's secrets. Discover less visited and hidden treasure in the charming. 5 municipalities of Reykjavik City area. Visit City Areas.
The Reykjavík Capital Area is the country's largest and most populated city and is currently home to 245.000 people (Sept 2022), that's two-thirds of the entire Icelandic population! Not many foreign travellers know that 6 different municipalities combine the capital area.
Here are 10 little-known facts about Reykjavík that make exploring this city even more exciting. 1. The Majority of the Country Lives in the Reykjavík Area. Over 370,000 people live in Iceland, and to many visitors’ surprise, about 63% of the country’s population (236,518) resides in the Reykjavík Capital area.
Summer or winter, it doesn't matter. It is always a good time to visit Reykjavík. If you're feeling adventurous you can easily action-pack your stay in Reykjavík. From boat tours, hiking, skiing, and helicopters, to theatres, golfing, horse riding, and music venues.
Whether you visit Reykjavík in the summer when you can bathe in the midnight sun or in the midst of the darkest winter when the Northern Lights illuminates the sky, Reykjavík truly is the city that never sleeps.
When it comes to public transportation (called Strætó in Icelandic) Reykjavík has an excellent bus system with regular services to and from all the city’s major towns and attractions. For information and access to their convenient destination planner and free travel app, visit strætó.is.
Nature & Wildlife Tours. Faxaflói Bay, the ocean around Reykjavík, a whale watcher’s paradise, offers an unforgettable chance of close encounters with some of the world’s largest and most magnificent animals.
Here are just a few of the highlights of the city's history. The city of Reykjavík is 234 years old today and has grown and prospered in line with the spirit of the times and is today the capital of Iceland and the most populous municipality in the country.
Where to stay in Reykjavík. There are plenty of hotels in Reykjavík to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Whether you like staying in the city center or a little bit on the outskirts, you can find accommodation to your liking.
