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Reykjavik is in fact the world's northernmost capital, but don't be deceived. The capital is not frozen in ice. It is a city rich in culture and filled with colorful houses. The restaurants are many and delicious. I really miss my time in Reykjavik. Be sure to bring money because it is a rather expensive city.
A great website for travel information in Reykjavik is:
http://www.tourist.reykjavik.is
This picture of the Hallgrimskirkja is worth adding to the mainpage. The reflection of the sunset on the tower was just breathtaking. The best thing was that this was the view from my hotel room. Visit my must see activities for more on the Hallgrimskirkja.
- Pros:Vibrant city, rich in culture, beautiful populous
- Cons:Expensive city, only ideal to visit in Summer
- In a nutshell:Sure it's the northernmost capital, but it's as hot and happening as any other place on Earth!
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Our favorite thing about Reykjavik had to be how small a big city it was (does that make sense?). We expected a much... more travel advice
Where to shop.
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In general if you wish to buy the best in Iceland, it seems that Laugavegur is the best street to do just that. There... more travel advice
Pack warm but not too warm
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Be sure to pack for all kinds of weather (with the exception of very warm weather). Shorts will not be needed but a... more travel advice
Metal houses
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Something you may or may not notice is that most of the houses in Reykjavik are not made out of wood. Most are made of... more travel advice
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Comments (9)
Reykjavík seems to be such a cool place! Great tips and pics! :)
Thanks for the packing list tip. I'll leave my umbrella home. :)
an excellent page with wonderful pics ! The pic with the church in the evening-sun is really taken in a perfect & rare moment ! I just remebered it as an ugly, gray concrete-building !!
Nice page!
HI! Cool place to be. Trying to find my way there and stumbled upon your site while looking for reviews on the guesthouses. Cheers!
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Reykjavik sounds like a really cool and different place, with that strange-looking Hallgrimskirkja, the northern lights, metal houses etc. Definitely on my list of places to go!
Interesting page. Houses of metall - this is uncanny :)
Great set of page and commentaries. Iceland is a place I've been wanting to go to for a long time, I will have to get myself sorted out and go!