Iceland 2019: Reikjavik

The capital city of Iceland cannot be compared to any European continental city. Iceland is an island, and this feature is also palpable in its capital. Most of the Icelandic population is concentrated in Reykjavik (Smoky Bay), and yet its streets remind the visitor of a small town.

It does not have impressive monuments, but you can walk down the main street to find the old harbour. Along this route, you will find many genuine restaurants where you can enjoy traditional dishes.

It is a quiet city. Traffic in the centre is not dense, neither is it in the suburbs. The most interesting places can be reached by walking. There is no need for public transport unless you want to go to the outskirts or to the airport.

Hallgrimskirkja

It is the biggest church in the city. Designed in 1945, it was finished in 1986. It simulates a volcano eruption, made of huge hexagonal pillars. The views from the top of the tower are awesome.

Colourful houses

Walking down the city centre one can find very colourful hoses made of corrugated sheet-metal, that were thought as a response to natural disasters.

Harpa

This concert hall is an amazing building whose walls -made of huge panes of glass- are illuminated at night, simulating the Northern lights. The inside is also fabulous, although you have to pay to visit some of its rooms.

Lava stones

Lava stones are present all over the island.

Tjörnin

A nice lake to watch birds and to enjoy a relaxing walk.

Perlan

This original building was designed as an interactive museum. The views from the top are worth a visit.

The Atlantic ocean

Although far from the typical Mediterranean sunsets, strolling along the bay is a pleasure that shows the strength of the Atlantic Ocean. The "Time traveller", a sculpture in the shape of a Viking boat skeleton, is the perfect place to sit down for a while and forget about all your worries.