How to Find Summer Activities in Reykjavik, Iceland
When people think of summer travel to Europe, they often miss the closest European country to the U.S.--Iceland. This small island nation is only a 5-hour plane ride from New York and Boston, and offers a wide array of fun summer activities. Home to the oldest democratic body, the Althing (founded more than 1,000 years ago), Iceland's treasures include volcanoes, amazing mountains, gorgeous natural hot springs, and more. Learn how to find summer activities in Reykjavik, Iceland and explore this part of Europe.
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How to Find Summer Activities in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Consult an Internet search engine or printed book on Iceland to determine the types of activities you wish to pursue. Are you looking for physical adventure? Sedate cultural events? Kid-friendly activities? Know what you want.
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Visit The Blue Lagoon. This year-round, nature-made natural hot tub covers over an acre of land, with enormous black volcanic rock surrounding the geothermal hit springs. Children 11 and under are free, while adults pay close to $30 for a visit. The price is worth it; minerals soak into the skin via the hot springs and the experience will never be forgotten.
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Ask your bus driver for favorite local activities. Perhaps there's a hidden gem of a park nearby for your kids, or a lovely second-hand shop to visit. All bus drivers speak English and are willing to help.
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Travel to the top of the Hallsgrimkirkja, Iceland's tallest building. The building is dedicated to Hallgrimur Pettersen, one of Icelan'd most famous writers, and stretches skyward more than 20 stories.
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See the Pearl, also called The Perlan. This 10-story building houses the Saga Museum, a revolving restaurant, and art exhibits. From the outside it looks like a grey pearl, and uses geothermally-heated water that is piped through the building to keep it heated. A pround landmark in Iceland, it's not to be missed.
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Wander downtown Reykjavik. From street vendors to buskers to incoming boats at the port, downtown Reykjavik in the summer is a bustling port full of coffee shops, eclectic food, interesting shops, and a population of Icelanders and tourists that walk, walk, walk.
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Tips & Warnings
Icelandair is the major carrier for Iceland; sign up for their email list for deals and specials.
Go for a residential guest house over a standard hotel chain; breakfast is usually included and your guest house hosts can give you the inside scoop on great activities.
