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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Many people are interested in seeing other parts of the world than the area...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
History 
  Reykjavik was originally settled by the Nordic people in 870, naming the area...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Reading about an area is a terrific way to get in the mood for a trip...
Last edited: 14 September 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Visitors interested in obtaining more information about what to do and see...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Reykjavik is a beautiful travel destination, but it might be considered very...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The best way to get from the Keflavik airport to Reykjavik is on the flybus or...
Last edited: 03 May 2006
Getting Around 
Visitors traveling to Reykjavik have a number of options for travel around the...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Public Transportation 
Many travelers in Reykjavik use the bus services in the area, provided by...
Last edited: 07 October 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Many tourists opt to rent cars and drive themselves around Reykjavik but this...
Last edited: 20 October 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
What to do in Iceland if you have limited time, say 2 full days and a half day...
Last edited: 02 January 2009
Family Travel 
Reykjavik is a travel destination which can be enjoyed by people of all ages...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
First-time Visitors 
Private guides, it´s a good idea to hire a private guide to show you the town...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Why is nobody mentioning The Settlement Centre in Borgarnes, this award winning...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
Nightlife 
Visitors often travel to Reykjavik for the excellent outdoor adventure...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
The Performing Arts 
Reykjavik tourists who are interested in the performing arts are in luck.  In...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Shopping 
Many travelers enjoy supplementing the activities and sightseeing used to fill...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Reykjavik is known for its hot springs and swimming pools, making water...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Free things in Reykjavik 
There is a website where you can find free things to do in Reykjavik, it's...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Iceland Highlights 
Most people who visit tend to go on the Golden Circle tour which will take you...
Last edited: 20 February 2009
Keeping warm 
Here are some tips for dressing appropriately for Iceland's weather: 1. Check...
Last edited: 11 December 2007
The Settlement Centre 
The Settlement Centre is situated just one hours drive from Reykjavík in the...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
Top 10 things to do 
These are the top ten things to do in Reykjavik:   Best museum - National...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
Asmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum (Asmundarsafn) 
Ásmundarsafn makes 1/3 of Reykjavík Art museum, the other two being...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
DIVE.IS - Dive & Snorkel Tours Iceland 
Booking a short break to Iceland for a partner's birthday in early December...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Golden Circle Route 
Ideal for short-stay visitors, this scenic driving route through southwestern...
Last edited: 30 October 2009
Hallgrimur's Church (Hallgrimskirkja) 
The tower of Hallgrimskirkja is clearly visible from many points in Reykjavik...
Last edited: 08 June 2009
Icelandic Bar (Islenski Barinn) 
The Icelandic Bar (Islenski Barinn in Icelandic) is a moderately-priced bar and...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Life of Whales 
The whales you can expect to see are Minke and Humpback.  You will head out...
Last edited: 04 September 2009
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands) 
The National Gallery is a sleek, light-filled structure housing a permanent...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
National Museum of Iceland 
  Iceland's National Museum was established on 24 February 1863. Up until that...
Last edited: 01 June 2009
National Theatre of Iceland 
A visit to the National Theater of Iceland can be an exciting and enjoyable...
Last edited: 20 February 2009
Parliament House (Alpingishus) 
Iceland's ancient assembly (Althingi) met at Thingvellir from 930 AD until 1798...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Puffin Express 
Puffin Express offers one-hour tours to the Puffin Islands in Reykjavik harbor...
Last edited: 01 June 2009
Restaurant Reykjavik Ice Bar 
Restaurant Reykjavik Ice Bar adjoins the popular seafood restaurant in the...
Last edited: 02 November 2008
Reykjavik Art Museum (Listasafn Reykjavikur) 
The Reykjavik Art Museum at Tryggvagata 17 (Hafnarhus or Harbour House) is...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Reykjavik Bike Tour 
ICELAND BIKE operates the guided Reykjavik Bike Tour. A visit to Reykjavik is...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Saga Museum 
The Saga Museum contains realistic sceneries where key moments and well...
Last edited: 21 April 2007
The Pearl (Perlan) 
The Pearl is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Reykjavik.  The five...
Last edited: 01 June 2009
Videy Island 
Videy Island is opposite the New Harbour in Reykjavik (where the Cruise ships...
Last edited: 04 September 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Icelandic food 
To try some traditional Icelandic food, head to Lækjarbrekku...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
3 Frakkar 
The restaurant Þrir Frakkar opened in 1989 and is run by the chef Úlfar...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
Austur India Fjelagid 
Reykjavik's premier Indian restaurant. Offers a unique combination of Indian...
Last edited: 27 June 2008
Caruso 
Caruso has been serving basic Italian cuisine to Reykjavik's residents and...
Last edited: 05 June 2009
Einar Ben. Restaurant & Bar 
Einar Ben is one of the oldest restaurants in Reykjavik.  The menu serves local...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Hornio 
Established in 1979, Hornið is the oldest Italian-style restaurant in...
Last edited: 19 February 2009
Humarhusid (The Lobster House) 
The Lobster House Restaurant, located in a charming old house in the city...
Last edited: 27 June 2008
Icelandic Fish & Chips 
An organic fish and chip restaurant near the harbour.  The fish is brought in...
Last edited: 15 September 2008
Orange 
Trendy, Hip, Innovative - All words that describe one of Reykjavik's newest...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Prikio 
Prikið used to be the oldest continuously running traditional coffeehouse on...
Last edited: 12 April 2009
Saegreifinn - The Sea Baron 
One of the oldest restaurants in Reykjavik's harbor area, Saegreifinn (Sea...
Last edited: 01 June 2009
Shalimar 
Shalimar, just off the main square in Reykjavik, offers Indian and Pakistani...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Sjavarkjallarinn (Seafood Cellar) 
Located in the oldest cellar in Reykjavik, one of the city's newer restaurants...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
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Inside Iceland: For Foreign Visitors
Crossing the Border 
All the information one might need regarding customs, visa's, duty free...
Last edited: 21 April 2007
Telephones 
00 is the International Direct Dial Code to call overseas from within Iceland...
Last edited: 15 June 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Most foreign visitors to Iceland will tell you it's ridicilously expensive...
Last edited: 04 May 2006
How to get from the airport to town 
Keflavík International Airport ( KEF ) is located about 50 kilometers southwest...
Last edited: 22 April 2009
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