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 Keflavik Maritime Center. Your inner history buff will appreciate Hallgrimskirkja and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Strokkur (in Geysir), Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir) and Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd). The adventure continues: explore and take pictures at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, stop by Kraum, get interesting insight from Goecco, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Reykjavik driving holiday planning 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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.