City breaks in Reykjavik
Reykjavik is a young and vibrant city, with an exciting culture unique from the rest of the world. A Reykjavik city break gives you the opportunity to view spectacular natural beauty, as well as some of Europe’s best cultural treats.
Reykjavík houses the majority of the Icelandic population, meaning plenty of vibrant nightclubs, bars and restaurants. The city is renowned for its cleanliness, friendliness and good value – the majority of its heating and hot water comes from geothermal springs, and its carbon footprint is miniscule.
At Future Travel we have affordable city breaks allowing you to enjoy this fascinating location to the full.
City breaks at the top of the world
A city break in Reykjavík places you in the world’s most Northerly capital. It is also America’s nearest European neighbour, with regular flights to and from New York. Meaning you can double up your city breaks, if you want!
No city break in Reykjavik is complete without taking an excursion by boat or off-road vehicle. Set in the middle of a surreal and stunning lunar volcanic landscape, with Mount Esja steaming quietly in the background, Reykjavík is truly unique.
Six geothermal swimming pools, a cinema showing documentaries of Iceland’s volcanic past, boat trips to see the whales at play and the singer Bjork – these are just four things that make a city break in Reykjavík unique.
Things to do on Reykjavík city breaks
Reykjavík is the land of Midnight Sun in summer and has just four hours daylight in winter. However, this doesn’t stop it being one of Europe’s leading cultural capitals – both day and night.
The Gulf Stream means Reykjavík has a rainy, damp climate that is never too cold. During the winter, excursions away from the lights of the town offer the famed natural light show of the Northern Lights. The city dates from the mid-18th century, and is charmingly old-fashioned, with colourful town houses and museums relating Icelandic history and literature.
Cultural city breaks
Reykjavik took off as a city break destination following the collapse of the Berlin Wall, and is now famous for its live music scene, nightclubs and festivals.
Reykjavik has a large calendar of operatic, classical, jazz and rock concerts throughout the year, as well as theatrical and ballet events. With numerous good quality hotels to choose from, Reykjavik makes a stunning destination for a city break. At Future Travel, we’ll be glad to discuss your requirements with you.