Reykjavik travel guide
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Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Reykjavik travel guide

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Northern lights, geothermal spas and volcanic landscapes. The best time to visit Reykjavik is May, June, July and August. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, July
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Reykjavik

The best time to visit Reykjavik is May, June, July and August. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Reykjavik

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Iceland College of Education
Iceland College of Education
Iceland College of Education was a normal college in Iceland. It merged with the University of Iceland in July 2008 and is now called the School of Education. Enrollment was around
~$5 · 1.5h
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House of Commerce
The House of Commerce is an office tower located at Kringlan 7 near Kringlan shopping mall in Reykjavík, Iceland. The building was constructed from 1975–1981. The building has a 4-
~$5 · 1.5h
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Reykjavík College of Music
The Reykjavík College of Music is an Icelandic gymnasium and music conservatory founded in 2017.
~$5 · 1.5h
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Occupy Reykjavík
Occupy Reykjavík (OR) was a collaboration that included peaceful protests and demonstrations against economic inequality, social injustice and corporate greed in Reykjavík, Iceland
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

365 (media corporation)
365 (media corporation)
365 was a media company in Iceland. At its peak, it was a mass media company and operated several TV and radio stations, and one newspaper. 365 also rebroadcast foreign television
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Reykjavik
Taste the signature dishes of Reykjavik.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Reykjavik itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Iceland College of Education12:30 · 365 (media corporation)16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · House of Commerce12:30 · Reykjavík College of Music16:00 · Kringlan
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Day 3
09:00 · Occupy Reykjavík12:30 · Iceland Express16:00 · Reykjavík Theatre Company
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Day 4
09:00 · Embassy of the United States, Reykjavík12:30 · Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð16:00 · Grand Hótel Reykjavík

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Reykjavik travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?+

The best months to visit Reykjavik are May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Reykjavik?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Reykjavik, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Reykjavik expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Reykjavik (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Reykjavik?+

Popular highlights include Iceland College of Education, House of Commerce, Reykjavík College of Music and Occupy Reykjavík. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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