About Reykjavik

Reykjavík sometimes feels like a cosmopolitan capital and a tiny seaside village - all wrapped up in one. But Reykjavík has the best of both worlds; the qualities of a modern, forward-looking society complemented by a close connection to Iceland‚s beautiful and unspoilt nature. 

Reykjavík’s legendary nightlife is bolstered by plentiful cultural and social happenings in addition to an abundance of first-class restaurants. The size of Reykjavik city centre is also limited enough to allow for easy navigation by foot. Reykjavík has been described as a young and daring city that is characterized by strong contrasts. Conveniently small, clean and safe, it is more or less free from the major problems that haunt many other capitals. Big city events are frequent, the winter lights festival finished recently with thousands of participants and more tourist at this time of the year than we are used to.

close window
Go to navigation
Go to shop categories
66°North Iceland

Reykjavik

- Urban Oasis

Reykjavik

Reykjavik is known worldwide for its wonderful amalgamation of unique boutiques and shops. A sense of fashion is central to the charm of the city, and the creative products that consistently originate from Reykjavik ensure that is remains at the cutting edge of art, culture and style.

THE CITY NAME
Reykjavik means "steamy bay" in Icelandic. It received this moniker as a result of the geothermal steam witnessed by the country's first settler, Ingolfur Arnarson.

LIGHT NIGHTS
Where else can you stay out all night and never see the sun go down? Summers in Iceland are known for their "light nights" when darkness occurs for only few hours and bar-hopping in Reykjavik is done at an even more frenetic pace.


INTERESTING FACTS:

  • 61% of Icelandic population lives in the Reykjavik area
  • There are 180 licensed pubs in Reykjavik

Change Country : GB