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In the Travel Reykjavik blog you will find travel related articles that might lighten up your day. They may also give you new perspective on well known places in Iceland. They hopefully also help you plan your trip. Take your time and let the articles guide through our great selection of activities we have to offer.

May 1, 2021

Cruise Ships in Reykjavik 2021

Checkout our compilation of tours tailormade for cruise passengers.

December 6, 2019

December in Reykjavik

For Icelanders an important tradition is going to see one of the may Christmas concerts.

December 5, 2019

The Great Ring Road Around Iceland

One of the most amazing journeys that can be taken in the world is doing the Great Ring Road of Iceland.

December 4, 2019

Cruise Ships in the Midnight Sun of Iceland

The earliest we start to see The Northern Lights is usually around the middle of August .

December 3, 2019

Christmas in Iceland - 13 Bad Santas?

There are a few odd traditions that can be found during the Holiday Season in Iceland.

December 2, 2019

Cruise Ships in Reykjavik 2020

With more and more ships arriving in Reykjavik we have made a compilation on which ship will arrive where.

November 28, 2019

When Is The Best Time To See The Northern Lights In Iceland?

Icelandic Northern Lights guides are experienced in interpreting the various forecasts there are and then deciding which places are good on any given night

November 18, 2019

Tips for cruise ship passengers in Reykjavik

During the summer we have a large number of cruise ships docking around Iceland.

November 18, 2019

All you need to know about keflavik international airport

Sometimes people confuse the domestic airport in Reykjavik and the international airport in Keflavik

September 13, 2019

The food, the bath and the bubbly

An intro into the relaxing side of Reykjavik. Geothermal baths, restaurants and champagne.

September 11, 2019

Top 6 tours from Reykjavik and what to do afterwards

A few ideas on what to do after some of Iceland´s most popular day tours.

August 26, 2019

When Iceland went Bananas

Iceland is the northernmost producer of bananas in the world

August 20, 2019

Northern Lights - Iceland in Autumn

People often ask what is the best time to see the northern lights and the simple answer to that is after dark.

April 3, 2019

What should I eat in Iceland?

Remember that for centuries Iceland was very poor fighting for survival through harsh winters, cold summers, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

April 2, 2019

Icelandic Volcanoes - Don’t Panic!

When Eyjafjallajokull Volcano erupted in 2010 it became Iceland’s Space Odyssey in some ways.

April 1, 2019

Spring in Iceland

This is the time of year that Iceland’s nature really explodes with activity.

February 21, 2019

Íslendingabók - Book of Icelanders

The online genealogical database, Íslendingabók Iceland was created attempting to record the genealogy of all Icelanders who have ever lived.

February 19, 2019

Politics and passion in a hot tub

All geothermal pools in Iceland have at least one outdoor hot tub

February 15, 2019

Iceland - Movie Locations

Iceland has provided the backdrop to many a movie in recent years.

February 12, 2019

The Icelandic Sagas

The Sagas are exciting and dramatic, once you get past the first pages of genealogy.

February 7, 2019

Craft beer - Reykjavik Where to find the best microbrewery beers on tap

Reykjavik now has everything one would need for a successful beer crawl

February 6, 2019

The Best Time of Year to Visit Iceland

Your experience will undeniably vary depending on the time of year in which you visit.

January 30, 2019

The Golden Circle

The pillars of the tour are Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir.

January 29, 2019

Icelands bóndadagur and the midwinter feast Þorri

Bóndadagur can be translated into either farmer’s day or husband’s day

January 28, 2019

Iceland in Movies and Filming Locations - Sci-Fi and Post-Apocalypse

The fact is that throughout its life in fiction Iceland has been the obscure reference more than anything else

January 21, 2019

Icelandic

There are only approximately 350,000 Icelandic speakers in the entire world.

January 15, 2019

Why is glacier ice blue?

Snow white didn’t get her name out of the blue. So why is snow sometimes blue and not white?

December 10, 2018

Dark Season of Lights

The northern lights can be seen from autumn until spring, but the longer the night the better the chances, and the nights are long in winter Iceland.

December 5, 2018

Winter Magic Experience

The most exciting part, like that old proverbial box of chocolates, is that you never know what you are going to get.

June 21, 2018

Is it totally dark in Iceland during winter?

When planning a winter visit to Iceland people may be afraid to not be able to do anything.

May 23, 2018

The Great Icelandic Culinary Adventure

In this article the focus is on the countryside and the diamonds out there, places worth putting a red cross next to for a great culinary experience

May 14, 2018

In the light of the midnight sun

From mid May until the end of July the midnight sun lights up Iceland with a magical glow, giving the landscape an aura of multi-dimensional existence

April 23, 2018

What goes around comes around

The Icelandic ring road and how driving the wrong way long way gets you to the right place.

April 17, 2018

Spring in Iceland – What to do with the long days and lack of Northern Lights

Now that the days getting longer most operators stop going to hunt for the northern lights. This is however no reason not to come to Iceland.

February 8, 2018

Impressions of Iceland

Read about some of the impressions of life in Iceland you may get during your stay.

January 22, 2018

Driving in Iceland

Our guide to driving properly on Iceland´s road.

December 13, 2017

Samples of South Iceland: Part 2

This article covers the south east of Iceland. We take you on a journey from Vík to Höfn.

December 7, 2017

Samples of South Iceland - Part 1: Keflavík to Vík

Iceland is a place where there is always something more to see just around the corner. The south shore main road stretching from Keflavik to Höfn.

November 29, 2017

When and where can you visit Ice caves?

Ice caves are an mazing feature of Icelandic nature. Read more about them here.

November 24, 2017

Glorious Golden Circle

By far the most popular day tour in Iceland is The Golden Circle, and for a good reason.

November 17, 2017

By Fire and Ice: Borgarfjörður and beyond

Borgarfjörður to the north of Reykjavik is one of the slightly lesser travelled areas in the day tour vicinity of the city.

November 10, 2017

Selfoss: Operation South Coast

Selfoss is about 45-minute drive east of Reykjavik and is situated right on the crossroads between the Golden Circle and the South Coast

November 6, 2017

A guide to Iceland´s capital region

The capital area consist of the municipalities of Reykjavik, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður, Garðabær, Mosfellsbær, Seltjarnarnes and Kjósahreppur.

November 1, 2017

5 tips for a Weekend in Reykjavik

With cheap airfares shorter stays in Iceland have become increasingly popular.

October 27, 2017

Northern Lights Inspired Travel Reykjavík Mojito!

Ever experienced a Mojito with a dash of Northern Lights as an ingredient? Here is our recipe for such an beverage. Enjoy!

October 24, 2017

Tips for travelling in Iceland in Winter

Only a few years ago tourism in Iceland did concentrate on summer. This has recently changed with an increasing number of tourists coming in during winter.

October 18, 2017

Travel Reykjavík´s guide to Iceland Airwaves 2017

Iceland Airwaves festival is the biggest event in Iceland with local bands alongside foreign bands perform at various locations in the heart of Reykjavik.

October 16, 2017

Why book a longer Northern Lights tour?

When it comes to visiting Iceland in winter, many visitors prefer to stay in Reykjavik and do day tours from there.

September 26, 2017

Where are the best bakeries in Reykjavík?

Life’s too short for boring bread and tasteless cakes. In Reykjavík, there are many bakeries but we believe that some of them are better than others.

September 15, 2017

The best places to go seal watching around Iceland

With seal watching there are never any guarantees, but knowing the best places and times to go seal watching gives you the upper hand.

September 11, 2017

The top 3 most unique ice cream places in Reykjavík

Some people might think that Icelanders don’t eat a lot of ice cream since the weather isn’t always that great. Well, they are wrong.

August 25, 2017

Do Icelanders think it's cool to wear a lopapeysa sweater out in public?

Lopapeysa is a knitted garment made from wool yarn. For it to be an authentic lopapeysa, of course it needs to be made with Icelandic wool yarn.

August 18, 2017

The most interesting museums in the Reykjavik area

You need guidance to find the most interesting museums in Reykjavík area?

August 16, 2017

Can you get to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in one day?

The Glacier Lagoon is one of the most amazing sights in Iceland. And probably one of the more well-known from the multiple Hollywood productions in Iceland

August 10, 2017

Geothermal energy and moonlike landscapes, Reykjanes Peninsula in a nutshell.

If you are lucky with the weather when flying in to Keflavik Airport, you will see the moonlike landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula below you

August 8, 2017

Is there really an active volcano in Snæfellsnes national park?

As you can clearly see on our Snæfellsnes day tours and private tours, the Snæfellsnes peninsula has seen its fair share of volcano eruptions.

August 1, 2017

The coolest Icelandic waterfalls you can walk behind

There are countless waterfalls in Iceland. and there’s a special kind of waterfall; the waterfalls you can walk behind.

July 28, 2017

Can you see the Northern Lights from Reykjavík during winter?

We suspect that all travelers who come to Iceland during winter would like to catch a glimpse of the Northern lights, Aurora borealis.

July 19, 2017

The top 4 lesser known stops on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The Snæfellsnes peninsula is a treasure trove of quirky little stops mixed together with natural wonders.

July 14, 2017

What’s the difference between Geysir in Iceland and Old faithful in Yellowstone?

Geysir and Old faithful are both very famous attractions. Geysir, after all, is the namesake of all geysers.

July 10, 2017

Beautiful churches to see in Reykjavík city

Reykjavík has plenty of pretty churches, if you’re into that sort of sightseeing.

July 6, 2017

Top 5 tips for how not to get lost in Iceland

Iceland is a vast and beautiful country. Unfortunately, every year a few travellers and tourists lose their way in the rugged wilderness.

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