Getting There - Keflavik:
Yes, I realise Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, but you are actually flying in to Keflavik, located some 50 kilometres south-west the capital, where the international airport is to be found. From there, the Icelandair bus service connects to all flights and takes you in to the city centre and onwards to most hotels.
Before anyone corrects me, there is an airport in Reykjavik city centre, but it's limited to domestic flights and small aircraft.
Icelandair flies direct from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow; Wow Air from Gatwick and Dublin; easyJet from Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester; and FlyBe from Manchester. In addition, Lufthansa operates from Frankfurt.
Paul's Initial Thoughts:
Iceland is certainly having a moment - UK visitor numbers in January and February were up 30% year on year. Although visitors are getting out and about, Reykjavik is the obvious gateway and a brilliant year-round city, with the pull of the northern lights in winter to match summer's long, light days. Despite the fact it's only town-sized by international standards (population 120,000), there's more than enough to do to keep eager city-breakers satisfied.
Reykjavik is not for the ones that plan to the last detail - it's an escape from ordinary routine. Full of life and fun, it packs a punch in terms of experiences to be had. If you don't like the weather, go to a concert; if you prefer staying out, go whale watching; if you are tired, you can hit the geothermal pools; then choose from an abundance of restaurants. You'll be glad to hear that you can fit it all in to a single day as no time it wasted on typical day problems like waiting for transport.
Highlights:
All major sights are within easy walking distance in the downtown core, known by its postcode as 101, where street art and cafe culture make a lively hub of activity and creativity.
When it comes to sights, visitors can discover Viking remains in a longhouse at the snappily titled Reykjavik 871 +/-2 The Settlement. Exhibition, and the broad sweep of the island's history at the National Museum, Signature's buildings include the soaring Hallgrimskirkja church and the ultra-modern Harpa concert hall, which overlooks the harbour. Most visitors will also head out of the city for a few excursions, including whale-watching trips from the harbour, northern lights in winter, the Blue Lagoon hot springs and southern Iceland's geysers and waterfalls. You can even enjoy a helicopter trip of the city.
Where To Stay:
There is a wide range of accommodation on offer in this city, but here's one for you to consider. Newly-opened 4* Apotek Hotel is a former pharmacy designed by Gudjon Samuelsson, the former state architect who built some of the most celebrated buildings in Iceland including the Hallgrimskirkja church.
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