Reykjavik
The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik or ‘Steamy Cove’, named after its geothermal location, is a vibrant city with a lively culture and fun-filled nightlife, not to mention the oldest Parliament - the Althingi - in the world.
With a relatively small population of 200,000 people living in the Greater Reykjavik area (2/3 of the country’s total population), Reykjavik boasts panoramic views of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again. The city is unique for its numerous wells that allow all the city’s residents to enjoy inexpensive central heating and a smoke-free city.
