Planning a trip to Reykjavik? In this video, I count down the 14 best places to visit in the northernmost capital city in the world, from a legendary hot dog stand and a rainbow-striped shopping street to whale watching, steaming geothermal pools, the famous Blue Lagoon and a sky that dances with the northern lights. Whether you’re on a stopover, a winter getaway or a full Iceland road trip, this guide will help you make the most of your time in the city. ????

Reykjavik is often treated as a bed for the night between the airport and the waterfalls, but this colourful, creative little city has world-class museums, a thriving harbour, quirky local traditions and some of the best bathing culture on the planet. It’s compact, walkable and easy to combine with day trips, which makes it perfect for a short break or a longer stay. ☀️

???? IN THIS VIDEO:
????️ Laugavegur and the rainbow street of Skólavörðustígur
???? Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, Iceland’s most famous hot dog stand
⚓ The Reykjavik Old Harbour and its seafood restaurants
???? Whale watching from the Old Harbour
???? Perlan, the glass dome with an indoor ice cave
???? The Sun Voyager sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall
????️ The National Museum of Iceland
⛪ Hallgrímskirkja, the church shaped like basalt columns
????️ Videy Island and the Imagine Peace Tower
???? Grótta Lighthouse and its sunset views
????️ Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
♨️ Laugardalslaug and Reykjavik’s local swimming pool culture
???? The Blue Lagoon and its milky turquoise water
???? The Northern Lights hunt

???? TRAVEL TIPS FROM THIS VIDEO:
✅ Book Blue Lagoon and Perlan tickets in advance
✅ Shower thoroughly before entering any Icelandic pool or lagoon
✅ Wrap up warmly for whale watching, even in summer
✅ Check the tide table before walking to Grótta Lighthouse
✅ Check the aurora forecast and cloud cover before heading out
✅ Visit Hallgrímskirkja in the morning before the tour groups arrive
✅ Try a hot dog with everything at Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
✅ Browse Laugavegur first and buy handmade wool souvenirs later

????️ BEST TIME TO VISIT REYKJAVIK:
Winter, from September to early April, is the best time for the northern lights and cosy geothermal soaks. Summer, from June to August, brings nearly endless daylight, puffins and whale watching at its best. Spring and autumn offer fewer crowds and lower prices, though the weather can change quickly, so pack waterproof layers whatever the season. ????️❄️

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00:00:00 Hanoi, Vietnam
00:00:25 16. Hoan Kiem Lake
00:01:06 15. Ngoc Son Temple
00:01:41 14. Old Quarter and Thirty-Six Streets
00:02:17 13. Dong Xuan Market
00:02:55 12. Hanoi Train Street
00:03:36 11. Hoa Lo Prison
00:04:14 10. Hanoi Opera House and the French Quarter
00:04:57 9. Egg Coffee
00:05:37 8. Bun Cha and Hanoi Street Food
00:06:14 7. Temple of Literature
00:06:57 6. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
00:07:35 5. Vietnamese Women’s Museum
00:08:12 4. Water Puppet Theatre
00:08:49 3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Presidential Palace Area
00:09:26 2. West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda
00:10:02 1. Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh Day Trip
00:10:39 Outro