Last August, my teenage daughter and I spent three days in Reykjavik before setting off on an Iceland cruise, and it was the ...

the shopping and cafes of Downtown Reykjavik, and the whale watching trips and tourist attractions of Grandi and The Old Harbor. All are no more than 15 minutes away on foot. If you’re looking ...

Still, it's a pretty breathtaking sight, and if you're visiting Reykjavik in winter, you might want to carve out some time for northern lights gazing. Although you can see the lights from ...

That’s without mentioning the idiosyncratic shopping, abundant hot pools, and a year-round calendar foaming with concerts, events and festivals. For more Reykjavik inspiration, see our guides to ...