Pick & choose which suits you best.
In recent years Reykjavik is becoming more and more popular. Initially, it was a city break destination and a base from which to tour the Golden Circle, as we did back in 2007.
However, fast forward to 2023, and I now feel the adventurous side is coming out more in people, and often time is limited in Iceland’s colourful capital.
We are completing our ring road journey, and we will be heading along route 54, before rejoining Iceland's Ring Road, Route One. (You can pick-up any part of our Iceland Road Trip at the bottom of this post, along with a map of our route.)

If you're tempted to tour the Land of Fire and Ice and would love to discover the whole country, then take a look at this DK Eyewitness book. This Top 10 Pocket Travel Guide is invaluable, I find them extremely informative, easy to follow and the pictures and maps tempt you into searching for more.
You can now grab the revised copy.
The best things to do in Reykjavik
So, what can you fit in?
Discovering downtown Reykjavik
The heart of Iceland's capital

Icelandic Fact: Did you know?
A Reykjavik must see
They’ve made it easy


Places to visit in Reykjavik
Head to the harbour


Sightseeing in Reykjavik
Into Town


Eating in Reykjavik
Got the munchies?

Point to Note
A top Icelandic attraction just outside Reykjavik
The Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon tip
Don’t be caught out, the Blue Lagoon needs to be booked online in advance during busy times. Otherwise, you may not get in or get the time you require. It’s become very popular.
The time slots early or later in the day have the cheaper deals.
The things to see in Reykjavik
Street Art
Love the Gorilla







Finding the right car for your Icelandic Road Trip
Discover Iceland’s enchanting Ring Road with its rugged landscape or the waterfalls and geysers around the Golden Circle for yourself.
If you want to explore Iceland's F-Roads, you must have a 4x4, but we'd recommend one anyway for the improved driving position, and if the weather turns, you have a touch of added protection.
We recommend Rental Cars as they search multiple well-known car hire brands and discovers the deals that suit you the best.
Where we stayed in Reykjavik
Our stopoverFor the one night, we were based in Reykjavik; we stayed at Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels. The hotel is modern, (you can’t currently find it on street view). It has underground parking, which was our main reason for choosing it and it was in a reasonably central location.
The buffet breakfast was probably one of the best on our trip, had a really wide range of food. I would stay here again.
Our Iceland Road Trip
The routeUseful tips for driving in Iceland
If you are planning a road trip around Iceland particularly over the winter months you need to be very aware of the ever-changing road and weather conditions. During winter, parts of the Ring Road may be impassable, and you may not get to areas of the country you intended to.
Regularly check the conditions by using these useful websites and apps, believe me, they will come in handy.
- Icelandic Met Office
- The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration – Vegagerdin also has an app.
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