Reykjavík - Recharge and Relax in Iceland’s Capital

Reykjavík is a young and daring city that is characterised by strong contrasts. Sophistication and good quality of life give both Reykjavík’s inhabitants and guests a treasured sense of wellbeing and contentment.

However relaxed, visitors to Reykjavík cannot escape experiencing the vibrant energy that is at the heart of Iceland’s capital city. Whether you want to get close to the thundering thermal energy boiling beneath the surface or the gentle green energy of nature that abounds within and surrounding the city – you should be in for a very memorable visit.

A perfect way to experience Reykjavík’s pure and healing energy is to visit one of the many thermal pools or spas. A swim or a soak in the hot pots or a recharging visit to the thermal steam baths leaves one feeling in tune with both body and soul. An added bonus is that the best way to meet the people of Reykjavík for a friendly chat is to visit the baths, as having a swim is very much a way of life for Icelanders. A visitor is sure to get a crash course in Icelandic politics or a valuable tip on how to get the most out of visiting Iceland while having a healing soak.

Reykjavík’s closeness to nature also makes the city unique in the range of exciting activities such as a spot of midnight golf, salmon fishing, sailing, climbing, glacier trekking, dog sledging, horse riding, whale watching etc — that can easily be combined with visits to a tempting range of spas, cultural events or restaurants within the space of one day.

For the cultural buff Reykjavík’s special energy is visible in the colourful art scene where cosmopolitan currents meet traditional trends in an exciting selection of annual festivals and ongoing events. Despite its modest size — Reykjavík with neighbouring communities has around 185,000 inhabitants – it boasts an excellent range of shops and designer outlets as well as high quality hotels and restaurants that take pride in the imaginative use of the purest, local ingredients such as fish, seafood, lamb and wild game. Reykjavík’s young artists and entrepreneurs are internationally recognized trendsetters and its reputation for being Europe’s hottest capital is not in the least due to the famed and energetic nightlife Reykjavík enjoys.

Reykjavík is Iceland’s colourful gateway that has the best of both worlds: the qualities of a modern, forward-looking city that are complemented by a close connection to beautiful and unspoiled nature just next door. Whether you are looking for a way to recharge those vital batteries through a bit of energetic fun or seeking a treat of pure indulgence and a quiet break – Iceland’s capital may be your pleasantly surprising answer.

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Whith the assistance of Islandic Tourism Board