I love Reykjavik and have been there six times now with my wife, Leashia. [2009, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2024]. I have already booked a road trip around the ring road for 2025.
AN INTRODUCTION
If you have never been to Iceland before you need to be prepared for extreme and sudden changes in weather. I have tips on airport transfers, car hire, what to wear and lots more HERE. Reykjavik is not a big city but is charming and there is plenty to see and do- Museums, record shops, pubs and great restaurants. If you are staying in Reykjavik for a few days and have not had time to sort out an agenda, you should take a peek at my 4 Day Itinerary.
Oh yes- Icelandic music is great too- click HERE to find out more.
The Fly Over Iceland attraction has been getting good reviews so on a recent visit to Reykjavik Leashia and I gave it a go. Our verdict- It was fun but the ride itself lasted only a few minutes and the short films that that you watched before the actual ride were well presented but were clearly aimed at kids. So do it if you want an Epcot style theme park ride, but we preferred a walk around Tjornin.
Click on the links at the bottom of this page for more info on exploring Reykjavik- things to see and do, Museums, excursions, eating and drinking and lots more.
THERMAL POOLS in Reykjavik
There are several options if you want to take a dip in a hot [or cold] thermal pool in Reykjavik and they are not all expensive. Click HERE and you will be taken to my page on Bathing in Reykjavik.
OUTSIDE REYKJAVIK
Reykjavik is the perfect base to get beyond the city and explore-
The Golden Circle is a short drive away where you will find the mesmerising Geysir. Reykjanes Peninsular, where you can visit the site of the recent volcanic eruption and The Blue Lagoon. The road east of Reykjavik with its stunning scenery and beautiful glaciers and waterfalls are all within reach.
The road East of Reykjavik is wonderful- see photos below.
It’s bloody expensive of course but there are a few ways to keep the prices at a near sensible level. Read on, I have some tips for you – Just click on the links below…..
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