Beach near Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik Travel Guide

Iceland

Reykjavík is Iceland’s capital and largest city, with a population of 118,918. It sits on Iceland’s south-western coast and is the country’s main urban base for travellers.

Most international visitors arrive via Keflavík International Airport, while Reykjavík Domestic Airport serves domestic flights. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so nearby coastal areas are not generally defined by beach trips.

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Local time

118,918

Population

1,174 miles away

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Weather in Reykjavik

Mon

12°

Tue

11°

Wed

9°

Know before you go

Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Reykjavik

Jan

1°18

Feb

3°20

Mar

3°12

Apr

7°15

May

9°22

Jun

11°16

Jul

13°14

Aug

13°16

Sep

10°17

Oct

6°19

Nov

3°12

Dec

2°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Reykjavik

  • Kirkjusandur

    2.7 km away

  • Langisandur

    Langisandur

    19.6 km away

Things to do in Reykjavik

  1. Hallgrimskirkja

    christian place of worship

    0.9 km

  2. National Museum of Iceland

    history museum

    0.6 km

  3. Imagine Peace Tower

    monument

    4.5 km

  4. Perlan

    museum

    2.3 km

  5. Stofnun Árna Magnússonar

    history museum

    1 km

  6. Listasafn Reykjavíkur / Reykjavík Art Museum

    art museum

    0.3 km

  7. Kópavogskirkja

    christian place of worship

    4.1 km

  8. Skerjafjörður

    historic site

    2.2 km

Getting there

Keflavik International Airport · 38.5 km

Reykjavik Domestic Airport · 1.8 km

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