Velkomin til Reykjavíkur

Final destination: Reykjavík Domestic Airport RKV

Flight duration: 3 h 50 min

Airline distance: 2,600 km

Culinary specialities

Fermented shark
Hákarl is fermented Greenland shark, an Icelandic delicacy with an intense ammonia smell. For the Vikings, Hákarl was essential for survival during icy winters, but today it is considered a test of courage for tourists.

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Did you know?

Keflavík Airport is the largest airport in Iceland. It handles almost all of the island's international civilian and military air traffic. Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital city, with a population of around 123,000. What it lacks in population, it makes up for with culture and excitement. Reykjavík has a thriving culture and design scene with many exciting tours, museums, galleries, shops, bars and clubs to explore.

Places of interest

Hallgrímskirkja is Iceland's tallest church and offers spectacular views of the city and surrounding mountains from its tower. The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre impresses with its modern glass architecture right on the harbour. Reykjavik's Old Town offers colourful houses, cosy cafés and small museums – perfect for strolling and discovering. Just a few kilometres outside the city lies the Blue Lagoon, a world-famous geothermal spa set amidst a lava landscape.

Useless knowledge

• There is an official Elf liaison officer in Iceland
• In Iceland, the weather report usually has 7 symbols at once. Sun, snow, wind, rain, storm, sun again – everything... in the same hour. Pack it all in. And unpack it again.
• Mothers leave their children in prams outside while they sit in the café.
• The island has beaches of black volcanic sand, beautiful, mystical, and hot as a frying pan in the summer. Selfies yes. Barefoot: only for the brave or slightly confused.
• There are more hot dog stands than fast food chains in Reykjavík.