Are you a worldwide traveler? Do you like to visit northern European cities? Reykjavik is the city for you. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and is the northernmost capital of any sovereign state. Reykjavik was believed to be established in 870. In between the 1700s, no urban development existed in Reykjavik. In 1786, Reykjavik was settled as a trading site. Years later, it became a regional and international site for trade for commerce. Norsemen originally settled upon the site around the late 9th century, which is described in the Book of Settlement of Iceland. Reykjavik was described as regular farmland in the past, but in the 1700s, urban sprawl began to settle in the city.
Reykjavik’s climate is a cold all year long. If you were to be visiting Reykjavik, carry a coat, long pants (jeans), a sweater, long johns, ear muffs, a stocking cap, and mittens. Reykjavik has things to do for everyone. Reykjavik has a fairly active night life, especially on the weekends. Alcohol is very expensive in bars. Generally, people drink at their homes rather than at the bars. A café in the morning can turn into a bar in the evening. A holiday where there is a lot of partying is New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve is where people in Reykjavik buy fireworks and light up the night.
If you are in Reykjavik, there are plenty of sites to see. First, if you want to relax, there is a geothermal spa called the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is one of the key attractions in Iceland. You can go swimming in the lagoon. The lagoon is helpful for those who have skin diseases. The Blue Lagoon has a strict law of hygiene. Users who want to bathe in the Blue Lagoon are supposed to shower before and after they get into the Lagoon.
If you are an art lover, you can go to the Reykjavik Art Museum and see sculptures, paintings, and pictures. Are you arriving by air? Be sure to have your passport, valid visa, and driver’s license. You must be twenty-five years or older to rent a rental car.