5 days in Reykjavik Itinerary

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Appreciate the collections at National Museum of Iceland and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). Your inner history buff will appreciate Hallgrimskirkja and Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd), Keflavik Maritime Center (in Keflavik) and Strokkur (in Geysir). And it doesn't end there: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Thingvellir National Park, pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager, stop by Kraum, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Reykjavik trip builder site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Keflavik International Airport. In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.