5 days in Reykjavik Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Hallgrimskirkja and Thingvellir National Park. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of Iceland and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd), Strokkur (in Geysir) and Keflavik Maritime Center (in Keflavik). And it doesn't end there: explore and take pictures at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and stop by Kraum.

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.