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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    The world's northernmost capital, Reykjavík is a captivating mix of the parochial and the worldly. It's Iceland's main entry portal; its political, economic, and cultural center; and home to most of its population. Reykjavík's ambience is sim... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Arriving By Plane International flights arrive at Keflavík International Airport, about 50km (31 miles) from town. Taxis to Reykjavík cost around 9,000kr ($144/£72) for up to four people, so most travelers come to town on the Flybus (tel.... Continue reading »

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    Fast facts

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    American Express -- American Express has no offices in Iceland. Banks/Currency Exchange -- Banks are usually open Monday through Friday 9:15am to 4pm, or until 6:30pm in Kringlan Mall. All banks change foreign currency and many have 24-hou... Continue reading »

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    Getting around

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    By Bicycle Reykjavík is easily explored by bicycle and has a good network of bike paths. Riding on sidewalks and footpaths is widely tolerated, and some trails are illuminated by streetlights in fall and winter. A free biking map is availabl... Continue reading »

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View from Perlan, Reykjavik Starting point of our walking tour Lots of birds in Reykjavik.  Did I mention the giant wood ducks?? A geysir spouting.   It would have been much higher if it hadn't been so windy that day!
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