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 Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition. Your inner history buff will appreciate Hallgrimskirkja and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Keflavik Maritime Center (in Keflavik), Strokkur (in Geysir) and Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd). The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape of Thingvellir National Park, make a short side trip with Goecco, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager.

To find traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Reykjavik online holiday planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Keflavik International Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 37°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel back home.