Nestling in the southwest corner of this Nordic land shaped by active volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, thermal pools and the infamous polar nights, is stylish Reykjavik, with all the trappings of a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Great restaurants, hip nightlife, boutique hotels, theatres, cinema, music venues and pretty much anything you would expect from a lively capital, but on a smaller scale. This is the world’s most northerly capital with a population of fewer than 200,000. Yet despite its size, Reykjavik is a worthy rival to any of its European counterparts.
on the edge of the Arctic Circle and surrounded by some of the most pristine nature on earth
Viking, Ingólfur Arnarson, some 1130 years ago, the name Reykjavik translates to “Bay of Smokes” named after the steam rising from the geothermal vents. The temperature here rarely falls below that found in New York or Toronto, summer nights can be as bright as the days and during winter the daylight is limited to four hours. With convenient flights between both mainland Europe and North America, this is becoming one of Europe’s ‘hottest’ destinations and a must for anyone with a sense of adventure.
