Although Reykjavik is relatively small for a country’s capital, its cultural scene meets all expectations. There are quite a number of theatres and dance companies in Raykjavik: Icelandic Opera, Icelandic Dance Company, City Theatre, National Theater, Possible Theater or Theater on the Scene. Some of these institutions are also hosting famous annual events, like Festival of the Sea, Culture Night, Reykjavik Jazz...
read moreIn the 1880, the Icelanders obtained the right to trade freely with any other nation in the world. The Danish influence was still rather string, but farmers and merchants from Reykjavik could finally take matters into their own hands. At the time, Reykjavik was the only city in the country, so naturally when the nationalist movement began to emerge in Iceland, Reykjavik was the centre. In 1874, the country’s general...
read morePerlan (the Pearl) is possible the most recognizable landmark of the city. This huge glass dome perched on Öskjuhlíð hill has a beautiful winter garden and a viewing deck with panoramic telescopes. Perlan also hosts a variety of shops and a revolving restaurant that allows customers to admire all of the view without moving from their seats. There are numerous geo-thermal swimming pools around the city, and the...
read moreThere is one element that no Reykjavik travel-guide can leave out: the city is considered the nightlife capital of the north, with over 100 bars and clubs that provide for the party crowds that don’t usually go out until after midnight. The people of Reykjavik have one of the largest numbers of cars per person, but the roads are designed very well so the city doesn’t get too many traffic jams. The city also has an...
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