Best Tourist Places to Visit in Reykjavík, Iceland, Europe

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Reykjavík, Iceland, Europe

Reykjavik city is the capital of Iceland situated in southwest part spans an area of 274.5 square kilometers (106 square miles) that makes it a largest city in Iceland. Reykjavik is hub for culture, economy and government activities in the country and there are many companies located in the city and all the major companies and banks are located in Borgartun vicinity. Reykjavik is surrounded by Mosfellsbaer, Reykjanesbaer, Hagnarfjordur, Offus, Hveragerdi, Borgarbyggd and Arborg and coordinates are 64.1333° N, 21.9333° W.

History of Reykjavik:

It is believed that the Reykjavik region was established by people from Norway around 870 AD and later King of Denmark, Frederik V donated the region in 1752 to the Innréttingar Corporation and development was stared later in the year 1755 and people of the region were engaged in fishing, sulphur mining, agriculture and shipbuilding. During the World War II, in the year 1940 British captured the Reykjavik and ceased the harbor.

Tourist attractions in Reykjavik:

Tjörnin:

Tjörnin is positioned at the distance of 4.5 kilometers from center of the city is small lake visited by number of local residents every day to feed the ducks and the Tjörnin in Icelandic language means “The Pond” and great place to handout with family and friends.

Klambratún:

Klambratún is placed at the distance of 4 kilometers from center of the city is one of the largest public parks in the city and frequently hosts distinct events and surrounded by Reykjavík Art Museum and Kjarvalsstaðir.

Hólavallagarður cemetery:

Hólavallagarður cemetery is located at the distance of 5 kilometers and Hólavallagarður means “garden on a hill” overlooking Tjornin pond is one of the biggest and oldest cemeteries in Iceland.

Reykjavík Cathedral:

Reykjavík Cathedral is situated just 4 kilometers in Hallgrímskirkja vicinity is the main attraction in the city located on top of a hill and open from 9 am to 8 pm every day and mass prayer will held on every Sunday at 11 am.

Other Places to Visit in Reykjavik:

Imagine Peace Tower
National Gallery of Iceland
Reykjavík Art Museum
Reykjavik Museum of Photography
National Museum of Iceland
Reykjavík City Museum
Perlan
Reykjavík Cathedral
Reykjavík Botanical Gardens
Austurvöllur

Best time to visit Reykjavik:

Reykjavik experiences sub-polar oceanic climate with warm summer and temperature not exceeding more than 17°C and during winter the temperature will fall below -3°C, rarely below -9°C. Best time to visit Reykjavik is from June to September.

Reaching Reykjavik:

By Air:

Reykjavík is served by Reykjavík Airport located at the distance of 5 kilometers from center of the town is the second largest airport in the country used as domestic airport and main international airport is Keflavík International Airport located at the distance of 50 kilometers from center of the city.

By Sea:

Reykjavik is served by two ports one is used for fishing purpose and other port handles large cruise ships and receives large cargo ships from European countries.

By Road:

Reykjavik is well connected through ring road from various parts of the county, there are numbers of buses running in the city, most of the tourists prefer car to get around the city and nearby places, and there are many car operators in the city.

Accommodation in Reykjavik:

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland surrounded by lots of hotels and resorts mainly constructed for the comfort of the tourists and business traveler who visit the city throughout the year and hotels in the city are equipped with all the modern facilities, amenities, and hospitality. Hotel rooms in Reykjavik cost from $ 20 to $ 200 and above per day and also provides local cuisines at minimal cost. List of hotels in Reykjavik are as follows: