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Reykjavík ( / ˈreɪkjəvɪk, - viːk / RAYK-yə-vik, -veek; [4] Icelandic: [ˈreiːcaˌviːk] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state.
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Mar 5, 2024 · Reykjavík, capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the Seltjarnar Peninsula, at the southeastern corner of Faxa Bay, in southwestern Iceland. According to tradition, Reykjavík (“Bay of Smokes”) was founded in 874 by the Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson. Until the 20th century it was a small.
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History
When it started to develop as a town in the 18th century, Reykjavík had already been inhabited for almost a thousand years. Legend has it that the first permanent settler in Iceland was a Norwegian named Ingólfur Arnarson. He is said to have thrown his seat pillars into the sea en route to Iceland, and decided to settle wherever the pillars were found. The pillars washed up in Reykjavík, and so that was where he set up his farm. Although the story of Ingólfur Arnarson is not widely believed t...
Climate
The weather in Reykjavík is notoriously unpredictable. One minute the sun may be shining on a nice summers day, the next it may change into a windy, rainy autumn. Temperatures in Reykjavík are quite bland: they don't go very high in the summer, nor do they go much below zero during winter. It follows that the differences between seasons are relatively small compared to what people experience on either side of the Atlantic. January is the coldest month and usually has some snow, while there is...
Read
1. The Fish Can Sing (Halldór Laxness, 1957). A story of a young boy growing up on a farm on the outskirts of Reykjavík in the early 20th century, during a period of rapid change in Iceland. Like many of the stories by Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness, The Fish Can Sing (Brekkukotsannáll, "The Annal of Brekkukot", in Icelandic) is partly based on real people and places, although names have been changed. 2. 101 Reykjavik(Hallgrímur Helgason, 1996). The quintessential book about downtown Reykjaví...
By plane
Two airports serve the Reykjavík area, one for international flights and another for domestic flights. They are 50km away from each other. 1. 63.985-22.6055561 Keflavík International Airport (Icelandic: Keflavíkurflugvöllur, KEFIATA), ☏ +354 425 6000, fax: +354 425 0610, kefairport@kefairport.is. Keflavík International Airport is Iceland's main international airport, and is located some 50 km (31 mi) southwest of Reykjavík on the road 41 "Reykjanesbraut", in the town of Keflavík. Its passenge...
By bus
1. Strætó. operates buses from North, West and South Iceland, stretching from Egilsstaðir in the east to Höfn in the south-east. The main terminal for Strætó's long distance buses is Mjódd. Strætó also operates buses to the Reykjanes peninsula including the town of Keflavík and the airport. Otherwise Reykjavík Excursions and Gray Line operate buses between Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport. 440k within Reykjavík.(updated Sep 2017)
By car
Three main roads serve as entry points into Reykjavík: 1. Reykjanesbraut (Road 40), enters the city from the west linking it to Southwest Icelandand Keflavík International Airport; 2. The Ring Road (Road 1), enters the city from both east and north. If you're driving into the city from South Iceland or West Iceland, beware of some quite heavy traffic jams on Sundays when people are going back home after a weekend away. This mainly applies during the summer, and becomes even worse on Mondays a...
On foot
Walking in Reykjavík is highly recommended, the downtown is very compact and many attractions are within walking distance from most hotels. The city is very beautiful, and the sidewalk and pathway system is first-rate. Reykjavík drivers are in general very friendly, and will sometimes stop for you even when there is no crossing facility. Unknown to many tourists a very long and scenic pathway for walking and cycling circles almost the whole city. A good starting point is anywhere where the ci...
By bus
Reykjavík has a public bus system that is clean and reliable, called Strætó. There are several different methods of payment: 1. Single rides cost 490 kr in cash. If you need to switch buses to get to your final destination, ask the driver for an exchange ticket (skiptimiði), which is valid for the next 75 minutes on any bus. Tickets from the app are also valid for 75 minutes, once activated. 2. Single rides can also be paid for through the Strætó app[dead link]connected to your credit card. 3...
By car
Driving in Reykjavík is the preferred method for most residents there. As a tourist though, you should be able to manage without a car if you're only staying in the city. Driving is recommended though for travel outside of Reykjavík and its suburbs. Note that many streets in central Reykjavík are one-way only and some of them are closed to cars in good weather. Compared to most other European cities, Reykjavík has a reasonable number of parking spaces, especially for a city that boasts the mo...
Reykjavík's old town is small and easy to walk around. The houses have some very distinct features, most notably their brightly colored corrugated metal siding. Plan to spend at least a couple hours just wandering around, taking in the city. And for further feasts of the eyes, there are several museums and art galleries in the city, most of them wi...
There is a lot to do in Reykjavík, despite being a small city. There is a vibrant music scene with concerts most evenings in the centre of the city. For theatre enthusiasts the city boasts two main theatres staging around 10 domestic and foreign plays a year each, and a number of smaller theatre groups specialising in different kinds of modern thea...
Being the main population centre of the country, Reykjavík is also the location of most of Iceland's education institutions. Close to the city centre is the University of Iceland, which offers courses in Icelandic as a second language. Most degree programmes are in Icelandic, but there are some specialised postgraduate degrees available relating to...
There's not much in way of employment opportunities in Reykjavík. Since the economic collapse of 2008, unemployment has risen to around 8% and unless you have special skills you're likely to be at a disadvantage as a foreigner in a job hunt. Additionally, it's extremely difficult for non-EEA citizens to get a visa unless they already have a job. If...
64.1461-21.9311 Laugavegur is the main shopping street of Reykjavík and has many funky boutiques, with both Icelandic and international designs. 64.145-21.93112 Skólavörðustígur, running from Laugavegur up to Hallgrimskirkja, has a range of souvenir and craft shops. Record shops and bookstores are also located on these streets, where you can find I...
Budget
Food in Iceland can be expensive. In order not to break the bank, you'll need to be smart when eating. On the budget side, you're mostly looking at international-type fast food options common to what you'd find in Europe and America. Alcohol in particular is expensive in restaurants: a pint of beer is typically 1000-1300 kr. Beer can be purchased for under 300 kr in most convenience/grocery stores, but wine and spirits are available only in the few government-controlled shops. 10-11 is a chai...
Mid-range
There are many fantastic fish restaurants in Reykjavik. The more expensive ones are by the harbour or in the centre, if you're not so rich try heading towards the old town. Though generally not listed here, most bars serve some food, often better than what you would expect from the look of the place but generally with relatively uninspired menus: Expect to see a few burgers, a pasta dish or two, some salads and maybe a burrito. Plan on at least 2,000 kr for any meal not in a budget/fast-food...
Splurge
If you're willing to spend the money, you'll have no problem finding world class dining in Reykjavík. In addition to some great fish restaurants, most of the world's popular cuisine is represented in Reykjavík's up-scale dining in one form or another. 1. 64.143973-21.91864423 [dead link] Argentína Steakhouse, Barónsstígur 11, ☏ +354 551 9555, salur@argentina.is. It's not exactly an Icelandic tradition, but Argentína is a great place to go for quality beef steaks. 6,000-8,000 kr. 2. 64.138326-...
Reykjavík is considered to have some of the best nightlife in all of Europe and it can be almost guaranteed that you haven't really "partied" until you've done it here. This fact is proven by the number of celebrities who come specifically for it. Drinking is expensive - expect to pay between ISK 1.000 and 1.400 (2021 prices) for a draft pint at a ...
Almost everything we know about Iceland’s earliest history comes from Landnámabók, also known as the Book of Settlements, composed by Ari Þorgilsson in the late 11th or early 12th Century. It records the first people to come to Iceland, where they settled, and who their descendants were in meticulous detail.
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