Reykjavík
Small enough to cross on foot, and the launching point for everything else. Corrugated iron in bright colours, and daylight that behaves strangely.
Reykjavík in eight slides
Wikipedia · 3 Sep 2026
Things to do in Reykjavík
Where to stay in Reykjavík
Reykjavík in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Reykjavík
Hallgrímskirkja is a Protestant Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and second tallest building in the country. Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has been described as having become an important symbol for Iceland's national identity since its completion in 1986.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Jul 2026
Steinninn · CC BY 4.0
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on 4 May 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass façade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 16 Jul 2026
Ivan Sabljak, arkitekt: Hennings Larsens in Denmark · CC-BY-SA-3.0
Perlan is a natural history museum in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is situated on the top of Öskjuhlíð hill. It was initially only a cluster of hot water tanks, but on June 21, 1991, the building was opened to the public.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 10 Jul 2026
Tanya Hart · CC-BY-SA-2.0
The Sun Voyager is a sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, located next to the Sæbraut road in Reykjavík, Iceland. Sun Voyager is described as a dreamboat, or an ode to the Sun. The artist intended it to convey the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Oct 2025
Unknown · CC0
Hallgrímskirkja is a Protestant Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and second tallest building in the country. Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has been described as having become an important symbol for Iceland's national identity since its completion in 1986.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Jul 2026
Steinninn · CC BY 4.0
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on 4 May 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass façade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 16 Jul 2026
Ivan Sabljak, arkitekt: Hennings Larsens in Denmark · CC-BY-SA-3.0
Perlan is a natural history museum in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is situated on the top of Öskjuhlíð hill. It was initially only a cluster of hot water tanks, but on June 21, 1991, the building was opened to the public.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 10 Jul 2026
Tanya Hart · CC-BY-SA-2.0
The Sun Voyager is a sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, located next to the Sæbraut road in Reykjavík, Iceland. Sun Voyager is described as a dreamboat, or an ode to the Sun. The artist intended it to convey the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 7 Oct 2025
Unknown · CC0
From the airport
When to go to Reykjavík: Jun or Jul or Aug or Sep
Highland roads open and the light barely leaves.
Guides about Reykjavík
The best time to visit Iceland month by month, with the aurora season, the highland roads that open in stages and the solar cycle that peaks about now.
Josefin Bakke · 4 Sep 2026
When to see the northern lights in 2026 and 2027, with the season, the hours, the five-night odds and why cloud cover beats the Kp index every time.
Josefin Bakke · 4 Sep 2026
Nine days does not mean less driving than seven; it buys a weather day. The honest route, the insurance that matters, and Iceland's per-kilometre tax.
Josefin Bakke · 1 Sep 2026