Iceland is a land of fire and ice, where dramatic landscapes sculpted by volcanoes and glaciers create an otherworldly experience unlike anywhere else on Earth. Prepare to be mesmerized by its raw beauty, from the vibrant Northern Lights dancing across winter skies to the endless daylight of the summer's midnight sun. This guide will help you navigate a week of unparalleled adventure and natural wonder.
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Fly into Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 50km from Reykjavik. Flybus to Reykjavik BSI terminal (€25, 45 minutes) or taxi (€100). Reykjavik is the world northernmost capital city (64°N) — a city of 130,000 on the Faxaflói Bay, with views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier across the water. Start at Hallgrímskirkja (free, tower €10) — the 74.5m Lutheran church that dominates the Reykjavik skyline, designed by Guðjón Samúelsson in 1937 and completed in 1986. The tower has the best views of Reykjavik and the surrounding mountains. The statue of Leif Eriksson in front of the church was a gift from the United States in 1930.
The Golden Circle — the most popular day trip in Iceland, covering three major attractions in a 300km loop from Reykjavik. Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site, free) — the site of the world oldest parliament (Alþing, founded 930 AD) and the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. You can walk between the two continents. The Geysir Geothermal Area (free) — the Strokkur geyser erupts every 5-10 minutes, shooting water 20-30m into the air. The original Geysir (from which all geysers take their name) erupts rarely. Gullfoss (free) — a two-tiered waterfall on the Hvítá River, 32m high and 70m wide, in a canyon 70m deep.
Return to Reykjavik. Dinner at Dill on Hverfisgata — the first Icelandic restaurant to receive a Michelin star (2017), with a tasting menu of New Nordic cuisine using exclusively Icelandic ingredients (€120/person). Book 3 months ahead. Or Matur og Drykkur on Grandagarður — traditional Icelandic cuisine reimagined, in the Old Harbour. The salt cod head and the lamb soup are extraordinary.
Stay in Reykjavik — Hotel Borg (luxury, Art Deco, on Austurvöllur Square) or Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre (mid-range, excellent location). Budget: KEX Hostel on Skúlagata (the best hostel in Iceland, with a bar and restaurant).
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