9 days in Reykjavik Itinerary

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Hallgrimskirkja and National Museum of Iceland. Head to Laugavegur and 12 Tonarfor plenty of shopping. Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, trot along with a tour on horseback, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and admire all the interesting features of Perlan.

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Expect a daytime high around 11°C in May, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.