Reykjavik Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Reykjavik. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

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 »
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 »
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 »
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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Day 8

Our last full day in Iceland, so we decided we'd treat ourselves after yesterday's outdoor adventure to a day at one of the biggest healt... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Searlait
Day 1

Landed in Keflavic airport where the bus was waiting to transport us to the capital, about 40mins away. It was raining lightly when... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Searlait
Avalanches and other exhilirating Adventures in I...

The Magical Mystery Tour of 2006 began with a blast of Fun and Adventure (with a giant capital "A") in early May in Iceland! I made it to... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler newideal
Our first and last visit to Iceland

I apologize for being so far behind in our journal entries. Internet has been scarce, expensive, and we've been really busy. ... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler The Hallgrens
The big city

On this day we finally made it back to Reykjavik and enjoyed the city. It was a relief to return our rental car - the check oil lig... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler AK Andy