Iceland

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Trips center on using Reykjavik as a base to explore the natural landscape. The weather is unpredictable, so road conditions can significantly affect the itinerary.

Currency: ISK

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Average temperature by month

Based on Reykjavík · 5-year average

-1° Jan

0° Feb

1° Mar

4° Apr

6° May

9° Jun

11° Jul

11° Aug

8° Sep

4° Oct

2° Nov

-1° Dec

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Reykjavík

Reykjavík is Iceland's capital and leading city, a port city on the Atlantic Ocean. It's a great base to stay before exploring the rest of Iceland.

45 sights 9 guides Keflavík Airport (KEF)

Akureyri

Akureyri is the largest city in northern Iceland, a lively hub where fishing and commerce thrive together. Its year-round ice-free harbor and relatively mild climate make for comfortable travel.

11 sights 9 guides Akureyri Airport (AEY)

Kópavogur

Kópavogur is Iceland's second-largest city, adjoining Reykjavík to the south as part of the greater Reykjavík area. Its name and coat of arms feature a seal, giving it a quirky story of its own.

45 sights 9 guides Keflavík Airport (KEF)

Hafnarfjörður

Hafnarfjörður is a port town in southwest Iceland, close enough to Reykjavík for an easy day trip. Its lakes and mountains offer a peaceful natural setting to unwind.

14 sights 9 guides Keflavík Airport (KEF)

Keflavík

Keflavík is a town in southwest Iceland, home to Keflavík International Airport nearby. As the gateway to Iceland, it's often the first stop for travelers arriving in the country.

10 sights 9 guides Keflavík Airport (KEF)

Top sights in Iceland

Temples & religious sites

Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja is Reykjavík's landmark Lutheran church, striking for a facade inspired by basalt lava columns. It's one of Iceland's tallest buildings, and its observation deck offers a sweeping view over the city.

Museums & galleries

Icelandic Phallological Museum

A quirky museum in Reykjavik showcasing a diverse collection centered on phallic specimens. Its unusual exhibits make it a fascinating stop for curious travelers.

Nature

Tjörnin

Tjörnin is a shallow lake in Reykjavík that attracts a variety of migratory birds and waterfowl. In winter, the surface freezes over and people can be seen skating on it.

Nature

Viðey

An island off the coast of Reykjavík, home to the Imagine Peace Tower and its message of peace. It's a peaceful spot to explore by taking a short ferry ride over.

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Iceland

The National Museum of Iceland, founded in 1863, offers a window into the country's history and culture. Its first director was a collector of folk artifacts, and that founding spirit lives on in the museum's traditions.

Nature

Kleifarvatn

Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, lying along a rift zone of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that gives it an otherworldly feel. Its water flows in and out underground, leaving no visible inlet or outlet, and it pairs well with a visit to the nearby geothermal area.

Heritage & monuments

Imagine Peace Tower

The Imagine Peace Tower is a monument on Viðey Island off the coast of Reykjavík, built in 2007 to pray for world peace. The trip out to the island offers a special atmosphere for quietly reflecting on the meaning of peace.