Reykjavik Archives

Plan your visit to the National Museum of Iceland: Opening hours, ticket prices and visitor tips

The National Museum of Iceland is Iceland’s principal museum for cultural and historical artefacts. It is located at Suðurgata 41 in central Reykjavík and this guide covers practical planning information including opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, visit duration, practical tips and frequently…

Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Discover Hallgrimskirkja’s entry fees and opening times. Plan your visit to Reykjavik’s landmark church with my essential visitor guide. About Hallgrimskirkja Dominating the Reykjavik skyline, Hallgrimskirkja isn't just a church; it's a navigational north star for anyone wandering the city. Designed by Guðjón Samúelsson in…

The world’s 10 best stopover cities

If you can’t bear the thought of a marathon long-haul plane journey, breaking the trip into two sections with a stopover might just be the way forward. Pick the right airline, and you can get a city break tagged on to the main trip –…

How to spend 24 hours in Reykjavik

Spend 24 hours in Reykjavik, Iceland. Swim in a thermal pool, go whale-watching, and learn about Viking history before hunting for the Northern Lights. Iceland is an astonishing world of stark landscapes and eye-popping natural wonders, so pleasant as Reykjavik is, time is best spent…

Why buy Reykjavik Lava Show tickets in advance?

Experience the heat of real molten lava at the Reykjavik Lava Show. Discover why booking tickets in advance is essential to secure your spot in Iceland. The Reykjavik Lava Show is one of the few places in the world where you can watch real molten…

Why book Perlan – Wonders of Iceland tickets in advance

Why book Perlan Wonders of Iceland tickets in advance? Explore the benefits of pre-booking for this Reykjavik museum and observation deck. What is Perlan? Perlan, atop Öskjuhlíð hill in Reykjavík, combines interactive exhibits with an ice cave, dynamic geological displays, and the Áróra Northern Lights…