The Nordic island nation of Iceland, which gained its independence from the Danish Crown in 1944, was once thought of as a lonely and desolate place in the North Atlantic Ocean. Today it’s a thriving tourist outpost, located about halfway between the rest of Europe and North America. Reykjavik provides a great stopover for transatlantic travelers to visit Europe’s smallest capital city. If your seeking the exotic, it serves as an ideal stopover between the two destinations for adventure travelers looking to take in the unique beauty of this isolated place. The official language is Icelandic, but most everyone speaks English, just be prepared; because Iceland is so distant and manufactures very few of its own goods, visiting Iceland will be expensive. Regardless the dramatic landscape, natural beauty and friendly locals make surprisingly green Iceland a must do!

Reykjavik
Golden Circle
Iceland’s Ring Road

Helpful Information:
– Currency is the Icelandic Krona, easily exchanged at your
departure airport or Keflavik Airport upon arrival in Iceland.
– Walking is the easiest way around Reykjavik, taxis are easy to
hire and buses are efficient for those who would rather skip the
walk.
– The Reykjavik City Card makes it less expensive to see a host
of sites and is available for purchase at many hotels, markets, the
tourist information center and at City Hall. The card also gives
you free unlimited travel by bus within the Capital Area and much
more. For all city card details: visitreykjavik.is
– Traveling with minors? Most museums and sites are free to
anyone under 18.
– Bring proper outerwear, even in July and August it can be windy
and cold, especially out on the Ring Road and The Golden Circle.
Always check the weather forecast before traveling.
– The Tourist Information Center has a very friendly staff and tons
of information on all things Iceland. Located near City Hall.
Address: Tjarnargata 11, Reykjavik
open daily 8am-8pm
– A walking history and culture tour to see what Reykjavik has to
offer is a great way to get a sense of Icelandic life. Whether your
travel brings you here for a few hours or a few days, be sure to
check out these sights! “Free Walking Tours of Reykjavik” offers
just that! With friendly and knowledgeable guides the tour hits the
cities highlights at an efficient pace. Tours meet at the old clock in
Laekjartorg Square and run about 90 minutes. The most current
tour times can be found on their website. Freewalkingtour.is