Iceland is know for its geothermal activity and abundance of hot water.
Almost 30% of Iceland’s electricity is produced with geothermal power but we also use it to heat the 163 swimming pools in the country (so don’t forget to pack you swimming gear). Where ever you choose to stay or go, you are sure to find a pool close by.
The tourism industry has recovered very quickly after the Covid pandemic. Iceland had 1.7 million visitors in 2022 and about 2.3 milliion in 2023. The most popular months are July and August but June and September are not far behind. If you are planning to stay a day or two extra there are lots of things to do both in and around Reykjavik.
Popular destinations in the city include:
- Perlan, https://perlan.is
- Hallgrímskyrkja, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallgr%C3%ADmskirkja
- Sólfarið (Sun voyager), https://sunvoyager.is
- Harpa, https://www.harpa.is/en/
- Árnasafn, https://reykjavikcitymuseum.is/arbaer-open-air-museum
- Fly Over Iceland, https://www.flyovericeland.com
- And much much more…
Traveling outside the city
If you are planning on an extended stay there are many bus trips available that will take you out of the city. Half day and day trips destinations such as the Golden Circle, trips to the south coast or around the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland are very popular. You could easily spend weeks discovering all the sights so we recommend using resources like https://guidetoiceland.is to plan ahead.