- Geography - location and attractionsReykjavík is separated from the Arctic Circle by a distance of about 155 miles. Located at the bottom of Faxafloi Bay, between two fjords, Kollafjörour in the north and Skerjafjorour in the south, this city offers an exceptional setting with coves, peninsulas, islands, hot springs and straits. Most of its territories are located on the Seltjarnarnes peninsula. For hikers, Reykjavík offers the opportunity to reach Reykjanesfólkvangur Park, a geothermal area in southern Iceland, in less than a half-hour's drive, with a unique landscape of basalt black lava fields, lakes and bubbling water springs. The Blue Lagoon spa site is less than an hour's drive from the Icelandic capital. - Culture and GastronomyA cruise through Reykjavík is an opportunity to attend one of the music festivals taking place in this trendy city, including the Secret Solstice festival in June and the Iceland Airwaves festival in November. The Icelandic capital also attracts visitors with its many museums, including the National Museum located at 41 Suðurgata Street. Push the door of this museum to discover everyday objects or Icelandic art objects: statuettes, sculptures, jewellery, weapons. Located on Kistuhylur Street 4, the Open Air Museum of Arts and Folk Traditions in Arbær also deserves your attention to learn all about Iceland's rural and urban architecture from the 19th century to the early 20th century. Here you can visit the various buildings - church, fishermen's house, peat house, farm, garage - organised around the Árbær farmhouse built in the 15th century. Reykjavík is also known for its architectural sites, including the Harpa concert hall built by the sea in a modern style inspired by Icelandic basalt landscapes. Also take advantage of your cruise stopover in Reykjavík to taste typical Icelandic specialities, such as smoked lamb ham or smoked puffins. - Places to visit and activities on siteDiscover the old town of Reykjavík, which lies between the port and Lake Tjörnin. This old district was created in the 18th century around the wool workshops. Admire its brightly colored wooden houses that stand alongside contemporary buildings such as City Hall. In the heart of the old town, discover the lively Austurvöllur square surrounded by cafés and restaurants. Go to the edge of the old port of Reykjavík to discover the sculpture Sun Voyager, which represents a Viking ship travelling towards the setting sun and evokes the infinite desire for discovery. Your walk through the city allows you to discover remarkable street art works, especially those from the old port that were created by the Australian artist Guido van Helten. To the south-east of the city center, your walk crosses the Hallgrímskirkja church, a symbol of the Icelandic capital, recognizable by its architecture in the shape of basalt organs. At 243 feet high, this building is one of the tallest in the country. Near this church, discover the Einar Jónsson sculpture garden, which exhibits works inspired by Scandinavian, Greek and Christian mythologies. Also take the time to visit the Perlan, a domed building located at the top of Öskjuhlíd hill with a panoramic view of the city and the coast. - Ideal itinerary to discover the city in 4 hoursStart your trip to Reykjavík from the old port or old town along the quays and alleys lined with small fishermen's houses transformed into galleries, cafés or travel agencies. Admire here some important sites such as the Sun Voyager sculpture and many street art works. Go to the heart of the old town to soak up the lively atmosphere of Austurvöllur Square. Take a short walk to Lake Tjörnin near the main Laugavegur artery. Less than 1 mile southwest of this street, discover the Lutheran church Hallgrímskirkja. From there, you can reach the Harpa in less than ten minutes by taking Route 41. For culture lovers, allow half an hour for a visit to the Arbær Open Air Museum, located a 15-minute drive from the Harpa via Route 49.
Are you going on a cruise from Reykjavik? Here is the practical information about this port. • Port country: Iceland (IS) • Type of port: Maritime • Main destination served: Northern Europe • Departure terminal: J2 Where is the port of Reykjavik? The Reykjavik sea port in Iceland (IS) is located at 544P + F35, Reykjavík, Iceland. Here are the GPS contact details 64.146582, -21.9426354. The port is located 0.6 km from the city center and 2.4 km from the nearest airport. The opening hours are 9 a.m. 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. 6 p.m. How to go to the port? To get to the port of Reykjavik, nothing could be simpler. You can arrive at the car port and park in the nearest parking lot located less than 0.8 km from the port and whose address is Hverfisgata 20, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. Regarding the price of the parking lot, count a package of around € 95 for a week of parking. Otherwise, you can use public transport and come by taxi, shuttle or bus. What cruising companies departing from Reykjavik? Prestige companies are available including Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Boats like Seven Seas Voyager sail at sea with the main destination of Europe in the North. COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIERS: new measures to deal with the resumption of the epidemic are put in place. Companies provide hydroalcoholic gel for the hands and require passengers to respect social distancing. What services and amenities can I find at the port ?: Services and amenities include: toilet, ticket distributor, drinking and snacks distributor, waiting room, information point, instructions, car rental companies.