Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Reykjavik

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Reykjavik.

Best Time to Visit Reykjavik

Spring

Mar - May

6°C / 1°C

Chilly, days growing longer

Summer

Jun - Aug

14°C / 9°C

Cool and bright, Midnight Sun season

Fall

Sep - Nov

7°C / 2°C

Cold and windy, Northern Lights begin

Winter

Dec - Feb

3°C / -2°C

Dark and cold, peak Northern Lights viewing

Day 1

Hallgrimskirkja

Morning activity: Hallgrimskirkja.

Baejarins Beztu Pylsur

Lunch nearby: Baejarins Beztu Pylsur.

Harpa Concert Hall

Afternoon sightseeing: Harpa Concert Hall.

Fiskfelagid

Dinner in the area: Fiskfelagid.

Sun Voyager

Evening experience: Sun Voyager.

Day 2

Thingvellir National Park

Morning activity: Thingvellir National Park.

Geysir

Lunch nearby: Geysir.

Gullfoss

Afternoon sightseeing: Gullfoss.

Fridheimar

Dinner in the area: Fridheimar.

Blue Lagoon

Evening experience: Blue Lagoon.

Day 3

Skogafoss

Morning activity: Skogafoss.

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Lunch nearby: Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.

Seljalandsfoss

Afternoon sightseeing: Seljalandsfoss.

Tapas Barinn

Dinner in the area: Tapas Barinn.

Northern Lights Tour

Evening experience: Northern Lights Tour.

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