Reykjavik City Travel Guide in Iceland
Scenic spot introduction:
Reykjavik, Iceland, the northernmost capital in the world, the "Smoking City" of Iceland. The clean and beautiful southwest coast of Reykjavik is surrounded by high mountains to the north and east. Whenever the sun rises or the sun sets, the peaks on both sides will appear delicate purple, and the sea water will turn into deep blue, making people feel like they are in a painting.Attractions distribution:
Reykjavik is located in the southeast corner of Fahsa Bay in western Iceland and on the north side of the Sertiana Peninsula. It is geographically very close to the Arctic Circle. The urban area is mainly dominated by tourist attractions such as Lake Tonin, the Parliament Building, the City Hall, Reykjavik Cathedral, the National Museum of Iceland, the Pearl Tower, the National Gallery of Iceland, and the Sun Voyager. In the suburbs, there are Gullfoss Waterfall and Iceland Blue. It mainly focuses on natural and folk attractions such as the Lake, Geysir Geysir, Thingvellir National Park, and Albea Open Air Ethnographic Museum.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, adventure, photography, hot springs, art design, museums, mountains, canyons, waterfalls, lakesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Iceland>Reykjavik City
How to get there:
Keflavik International Airport (Keflavíkurflugvöllur), also known as Reykjavik-Keflavík Airport, is the main international airport in Iceland and is only used for international flights. All Reykjavik domestic flights take off and land at Reykjavik Airport, which is less than 3 kilometers away from the city. Chinese tourists need to transfer flights in Helsinki, Copenhagen and other places.
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Scenic area services:
Shopping: keychains with patterns of Iceland's national bird and polar bear, cashmere and wool sweaters, fishskin wallets, file bags, hats, gloves, etc.
Food: smoked and dried fish, cheese, yogurt, etc., chocolate, rare birds and game.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. Because Iceland is close to the North Pole, there is a period of time in the summer when the daylight hours are close to 24 hours. The capital, Reykjavik, is south of the Arctic Circle. In summer, the daylight hours can last up to 22 hours, and the temperature is around 15 degrees, which is cool and pleasant. It is recommended to wear a jacket or other clothing in case of light rain or cloudy weather. Winters in Iceland are long, snowy and windy, and there are generally few tourists. But for tourists who like the Northern Lights, Iceland in winter is the best choice.
2. There are a surprising number of bars, coffee shops, discos and other nightlife venues in the city center. There are many places to choose from: European-style coffee shops, nightclubs with live performances, dance halls for seniors, sports-themed bars with large-screen color TVs, coffee shops where you can taste more than 100 kinds of beer, Irish bars, and Spanish coffee shops , French wine bar.
3. Due to geographical reasons, Iceland’s prices are the most expensive among the Nordic countries.
Best time to visit:
From June to August, it is extremely dark, so you have the longest time to visit; after November, you have the opportunity to see the aurora.
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