Reykjavik Map, Iceland

Reykjavik Nightlife

Although Reykjavik is relatively small for a country’s capital, its cultural scene meets all expectations. There are quite a number of theatres and dance companies in Raykjavik: Icelandic Opera, Icelandic Dance Company, City Theatre, National Theater, Possible Theater or Theater on the Scene. Some of these institutions are also hosting famous annual events, like Festival of the Sea, Culture Night, Reykjavik Jazz... read more

Reykjavik Sightseeing

Reykjavik might not be the perfect spot for a beach holiday, but there are plenty of interesting things about Iceland’s mysterious capital that would make your stay worthwhile. Reykjavik is the northernmost capital in the world, and also among the greenest cities on the planet. Reykjavik is the cultural, financial and industrial centre of Iceland, no surprise seeing as most of the country’s population lives in the... read more

Reykjavik Travel Guide

Reykjavik is the young cosmopolitan city that functions as Iceland’s capital and it is the largest city on the island. In literal translation “Reykjavik” means “Smoke bay”, it has 120.000 inhabitants and the larger metropolitan area, which is often referred to as the city itself reaches a population of 200.000. Reykjavik only started developing as an urban agglomeration in the 19th century, and prior to that... read more

Reykjavik History

In the 1880, the Icelanders obtained the right to trade freely with any other nation in the world. The Danish influence was still rather string, but farmers and merchants from Reykjavik could finally take matters into their own hands. At the time, Reykjavik was the only city in the country, so naturally when the nationalist movement began to emerge in Iceland, Reykjavik was the centre. In 1874, the country’s general... read more