Though it is the world's northernmost capital city, Iceland's Reykjavik is surprisingly warm thanks to the Gulf Stream. The first human settlement in Iceland was built here by the Vikings before the 10th century.Until the 18th century, it was only a trading settlement but in the second half of the 20th century the growth of the city accelerated and created today's ultra-modem waterside city.

With the Snaefellsjokull Glacier on the horizon, Reykjavik lies on Faxafioi Bay in an area of magnificent coastal scenery, overlooked by Mount Esja .
The city's cultural scene is mainly built around two summer events - the Arts Festival in May and June, which presents theater,opera, concerts and art exhibitions. Reykjavik Culture Night in August involves the whole city celebrating wildly, ending with  a beautiful fireworks show over the city's harbor.

The amazing and modern Hallgrimur's Church with its landmark tower is  one of Iceland's tallest buildings. The nation's history is celebrated at the Reykjavik City Museum, the National Gallery or the Art Museum. In the old center you will find the famous Reykjavik 871 +/-2 Settlement exhibition, based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in Iceland and findings from other excavations in the city center.

Iceland's capital Reykjavik will also provide its tourists with good shopping, nice coffee shops and good restaurants during the day, but also a rich nightlife during the night.

If you can bear to leave, a trip by boat to the Videy Island will guarantee a rich experience in history, nature and culture. Another place worth a visit is the Thingvellir National Park, a world Heritage Site, a site of historical, cultural, and geological importance and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland.