Tourists from down under and from across the Pond travel by flights that usually have a stop at Reykjavik and it is possible to even spend an entire day or two in the city. What can one do in Reykjavik and what are the places to see?
One can fly specifically to Iceland for a holiday. One can transit the county but have a stopover of a day or two and enjoy Reykjavik’s attractions. The first thing to do, should be in Iceland for a brief time, is to book a day tour in Reykjavik Iceland, possibly with Discover.is, one of the best tour operators here according to Trip Advisor. The trouble with most one-day city tours is that the guides hustle tourists from one spot to another in what is like a sightseeing tour. Discover.is tours are different. The minibus stops long enough at spots that are worthy of more time. By the way, it is a good idea to get a Reykjavik City Card that pays for entry at museums and for other purposes.
Museum
Like other cities, Reykjavik has its fair share of Museums. The National Museum of Iceland is the perfect place to learn about the culture and history of the country. That’s normal as museums go but the Phallological Museum is perhaps one of its kind with 280 penises on display. The Settlement exhibition showcases some of the oldest relics of human settlements.
Church
There may be churches galore in Reykjavik but the one to visit is Hallgrimskirkja, which, at 240 feet, is the tallest. If one wishes, one can pay and they go right to the top and have a great view of the city.
Dining
All this moving about is bound to sharpen the appetite and one can dive into a good restaurant to try out Icelandic food. If one has the stomach for it one can try fermented shark meat, a process that takes about 6 months and one that is for the strong hearted. There are more palatable foods like cod’s head and whale meat not to speak of puffin meat and plenty of meat-based dishes too. You can also taste the delicacies of Icelandic Fish like the Arctic Charr. Icelandic Lamb is also very tasty and it’s a free range meat. There are pubs and bars here too but everything is expensive so spend wisely on food and drinks and save drinks for the night when nightlife comes alive. A good thing about Iceland in summer is that the Sun does not set till 3 AM so the streets are alive even until late.
Blue Lagoon experience
Discover.is offers a day tour to the Blue Lagoon called Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon. To visit Reykjavik and to not take a dip at the Blue Lagoon is simply unpardonable. One has to take a shower before and after a dip in the geothermal heated hot spring waters but it is an experience to remember.
Drive out
The city does have its charms but outside, it is a different matter as one will find when one visits Reynisdrangar Vik, a trip that is easily arranged by discover.is. If one is here during winter, it is perfect for a drive out to the countryside to take in the Northern Lights. Reykjavik can prove to be simply unforgettable. Our 4x4 super jeeps are capable enough to deal with hard conditions in the winter which makes it safe for travelers to tour out.
Blog Source -https://www.discover.is/things-can-see-reykjavik/
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