{"id":46129,"date":"2016-10-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/reykjavik-the-beautiful-city-of-iceland\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:02:08","slug":"reykjavik-the-beautiful-city-of-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/reykjavik-the-beautiful-city-of-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Reykjavik: The Beautiful City of Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reykjav\u00edk without a doubt is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It\u2019s the capital of Iceland and has a population of 120,000, perfectly situated midway between the USA and Europe.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for an adventurous trip which leads to treasured memories and stories worth telling then it is the perfect place. Exploring Reykjavik will satisfy the craving for something unusual and exciting, giving you a vacation that will leave you with long lasting memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click here for cheap flight to <a title=\"Cheap flights to Reykjavik\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/europe\/iceland\">Reykjavik, Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">The Vibrant Nightlife<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38017\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Nightlife-in-reyjavik.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Nightlife-in-reyjavik.jpg\" alt=\"Reykjavik-Travelstart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nightlife in Reykjavik(source:flikr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reykjav\u00edk is considered to have some of the best nightlife spots in all of Europe and it can be almost guaranteed that you haven&#8217;t really &#8220;partied&#8221; until you&#8217;ve done it here. The city is an exciting place to be with the \u00a0vibrant nightlife that starts late and carries on long into the early morning hours.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for amazing flight deals to <a title=\"Cheap flights to Iceland\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/europe\/iceland\">Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Iceland&#8217;s Literary Heritage<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38018\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/13832158624_3d6d716f20_k.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38018 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/13832158624_3d6d716f20_k.jpg\" alt=\"Reykjavik Sculpture-travelstart\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reykjavik Sculpture(soure:flikr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designated as a UNESCO City of Literature, Reykjav\u00edk is the core of Iceland\u2019s literary heritage where you&#8217;ll discover a treasure of literary works and a wealth of talented poets and authors. It\u2019s ranked amongst the world\u2019s most important and culturally significant with intriguing stories about Icelandic Sagas, between the Vikings and Saxons and their quest for power among the extensive family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Exploring the Outdoor in Reykjavik<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38019\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Outdoorin-rey-hatis-id.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Outdoorin-rey-hatis-id.jpg\" alt=\"Sunbathers and picnic in Reykjavik-TravelstartSunbathers and picnic in Reykjavik\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunbathers and picnic in Reykjavik(source:hatis.id)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you come to Reykjav\u00edk for a short visit, be sure to take a tour of the countryside. Sunny days feel like spontaneous holidays in Reykjav\u00edk. Sunbathers and picnickers fill Austurv\u00f6llur, the green square in front of Parliament. Locals and tourists alike stroll up and down Laugavegur, shopping, stopping for coffee, and watching performance artists stage surprise acts; maybe a marching band appears from the ether. Anything can happen! You will fall helplessly in love with the city, returning home with thoughts of already saving for your return trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Famous Icelandic Dishes<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38020\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/food-in-Reyjavik.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/food-in-Reyjavik.jpg\" alt=\"Food in Reykjavik-Travelstart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food in Reykjavik(source:flikr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjavik has become a melting pot of great restaurants and what makes them unique is their foundation \u2013 the pure Icelandic ingredients. With the local seafood, meat and game, the city is a perfect destination for those wishing to sample New Nordic cuisine. It is a haven for food lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Savour on the wonderful traditional dishes with a contemporary edge, famous Icelandic hot dogs and a burgeoning caf\u00e9 culture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Arts and Festival<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38021\" style=\"width: 658px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/festival-reykjavik.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/festival-reykjavik.jpg\" alt=\"Festivalin Reyjavik-Travelstart\" width=\"668\" height=\"446\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Festival in Reykjavik(theculturetrip.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its innovative contemporary art exhibits come in all shapes and sizes, including new experimentation in the traditional media. The Reykjavik Art Museum is home to art and sculptures by some of Iceland\u2019s most famous artists and is responsible for many of the city\u2019s outdoor sculptures. Reykjav\u00edk City is also a hotbed of activity all year round, with a remarkable number of annual festivals and seasonal events attracting countless festival-goers and media attention from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Family Friendly City<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38022\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Reykjavik-kids-friendly-beauty-of-travel-places.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Reykjavik-kids-friendly-beauty-of-travel-places.jpg\" alt=\"family friendly city-travelstart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">family friendly city(thebeautyof travel.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjavik is a clean and safe city that is simple to navigate and provides easy access to nature. There is fun for all ages in the city, with amenities to create a comfortable environment for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjavik also has numerous cultural, leisure and sporting facilities many of which have sections and activities specially designed for kids. Top family activities include splash and play at one of the thermal pools, see a whale from the old harbour, climb to the very top of majestic mount Esja, visit the zoo etc. It is one of the places worth visiting for a family vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38023\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/14503804363_da83fa92e3_k.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38023 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/14503804363_da83fa92e3_k.jpg\" alt=\"The old harbour in Reykjavik-travelstart\" width=\"1200\" height=\"608\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The old harbour in Reykjavik(source:flikr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Annual Events In Reykjavik<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjavik is a paradise of possibilities, a beautiful surrounding with incredible natural landscapes that is quite breathtaking. The Reykjavik calendar of events is from January to December. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the upcoming events in the city:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>2-6 November 2016- Iceland Airwaves:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An annual music festival showing new music, by both Icelandic \u00a0artists and international bands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>27 November 2016- Oslo Christmas Tree:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An annual lighting of the Oslo Christmas tree with thousands of audiences from all around the world attending this event. It is a wonderful time in Reykjavik with people throwing snowballs and making snow angels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>27 November-23 December 2016-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><b>December In Reykjavik:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reykjavik has twice been selected from CNN Travel as one of the best places to spend the Christmas holidays. The wonderful Christmas season in Reykjavik has attracted quite a number of \u00a0visitors to the city including International media attention. It one of the places on earth you don&#8217;t want to miss this Christmas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38024\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/24801047379_c42c52c5ff_k.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38024 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/24801047379_c42c52c5ff_k.jpg\" alt=\"The Harper in Reykjavik-travelstart\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Harper in Reykjavik(source:flikr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjavik is a home to an impressive collection of interesting attractions and places of historic significance, with much to intrigue the curiosity of visitors to the city. The people are very nice and welcoming and there are beautiful places to visit. It is a great place for active families and curious kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Get more info on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/visitreykjavik.is\/festivals\" target=\"_blank\">annual events<\/a> in Reykjavik.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38025\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/The-Perlan-in-Reykjavik.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/The-Perlan-in-Reykjavik.jpg\" alt=\"The Pearl in Reykjavik-travelstart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pearl in Reykjavik(source:flikr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reykjav\u00edk without a doubt is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It\u2019s the capital of Iceland and has a population of 120,000, perfectly situated midway between the USA and Europe. If you are looking for an adventurous trip which leads to treasured memories and stories worth telling then it is the perfect place. 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