Reykjavík
in Reykjavíkurborg of Capital Region, Iceland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
64.135 and -21.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 64° 8' 7" and W -21° 53' 43"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krona - ISK
Spoken languages:
Icelandic, English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:31 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:51 am and 8:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.900 and 168.129 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halfmoon Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Iceland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Iceland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iceland. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Touring Reykjavík

Reykjavík in Reykjavíkurborg (Capital Region) with it's 118,918 residents is a town located in Iceland. It's the capital of this country.

Time in Reykjavík is now 02:31 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Atlantic / Reykjavik with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Reykjavík, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Iceland is Reykjavik Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Þingvellir National Park in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), East. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Borgarnes, Keflavik, Selfoss, Isafjordur and Saudarkrokur. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

2°C (35 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

-1°C (31 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

-1°C (30 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Address
1,0 mi
Laugavegur 66-68
IS-101 Reykjavik
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Reykjavik Nordica

Address
0,3 mi
Sudurlandsbraut 2
108 Reykjavík
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Hotel Reykjavik

Address
0,5 mi
Sigtun 38
105 Reykjavik
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grettisborg Apartments

Address
1,0 mi
Grettisgata 51
101 Reykjavík
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Draumholl Apartments

Address
0,8 mi
Laugavegur 86-103
105 Reykjavik
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stay Apartments Einholt

Address
0,6 mi
Einholt 2
105 Reykjavík
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fosshotel Baron

Address
1,0 mi
Barónsstig 2-4
550 Reykjavik
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SKUGGI HOTEL

Address
0,9 mi
HVERFISGATA 103
101 Reykjavík
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


4th Floor

Address
0,8 mi
Laugavegur 101
105 Reykjavík
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Fosshotel Lind

Address
0,7 mi
Raudarastigur 18
105 Reykjavik
Iceland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hamrahlid College

Hamrahlid College (Icelandic: Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð) or MH is a public gymnasium, located in Hlíðahverfi, Reykjavík, Iceland. The school was founded in 1966 by the Icelandic Ministry of Education; with the first graduation occurring in 1970. The school's first rector was Guðmundur Arnlaugsson. The school's objective is to prepare students for rigorous tertiary studies both locally and in an international environment.

Located at 64.1306, -21.9053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1966, Gymnasiums (school), Schools in Iceland, International Baccalaureate schools in Iceland, Buildings and structures in Reykjavík, 1966 establishments in Iceland

Kringlan

Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík with over 170 shops, restaurants and services. Built in 1987, it contains everything from a library, theatre and cinema to a liquor store, candy stores and a pub. It has grown over the years, and is thought by many to be the biggest threat for the Reykjavík city centre stores. Kringlan is also competing with another shopping mall, Smáralind in Kópavogur for customers.

Located at 64.1306, -21.8936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Reykjavík, Shopping malls established in 1987

Commercial College of Iceland

Verzlunarskóli Íslands (English: The Commercial College of Iceland) is an Icelandic gymnasium. It was founded in 1905 and is the oldest private school in Iceland. The school is located in Reykjavík and has more than 1200 students.

Located at 64.1278, -21.8964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1905, Gymnasiums (school), Schools in Iceland, 1905 establishments in Iceland

Iceland University of Education

Iceland University of Education was a normal university in Iceland. It merged with University of Iceland in July 2008 and is now called the School of Education. Enrolment was around 2300 students with more than half of them being distance learning students. The university offered B.A. , B. Ed. and B. S degree programmes as well as M. Ed. and doctorate degrees. The main campus is located in Reykjavík, the main building is at Stakkahlid and the art department is nearby at Skipholt 37.

Located at 64.1369, -21.9026 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Iceland, Educational institutions disestablished in 2008

Reykjavik City Theatre

Reykjavík City Theatre is a theatre in Reykjavík. In 1989, after 90 years of performing in a small wooden building in the city centre, the company inaugurated a new, modern theatre complex. The large new building (11,000 square metres in total), comparable to many of Europe's best theatres, has very modern facilities and four highly technical and adaptable stages.

Located at 64.1289, -21.8961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Culture of Reykjavík

Borgartún

Borgartún is a street in Reykjavík, Iceland, that in years leading up to the country's economic crisis became the centre of the city's financial district. Three of Iceland's four largest banks have their headquarters in the area: Arion banki, Íslandsbanki and Straumur. A 19-story skyscraper, part of the Höfðatorg development, is located at Borgartún. As of 2012, the skyscraper stands completed but the rest of the development remains unfinished.

Located at 64.1458, -21.9006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Reykjavík, Roads in Iceland

Hvassaleitisskóli

Hvassaleitisskóli (also known colloquially as Hvassó) is an Icelandic elementary school located at Hvassaleiti in Reykjavík. The school was founded in 1966 and has around 240 students, 32 teachers and 6 other workers.

Located at 64.1278, -21.8825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Iceland, Educational institutions established in 1966, Education in Reykjavík, 1966 establishments in Iceland

Reykjavík Theatre Company

The Reykjavík Theatre Company (RTC) was founded in 1897 when two existing companies in Reykjavík combined, performing in the then newly built Iðnó (Craftsmens' House). With Indriði Einarsson (1851-1939) as its Director, RTC became the fertile ground in which Iceland's professional theatre developed. Einarsson dedication to professional theatre champion, Sigurður Guðmundsson's (1833-1874), vision of a permanent National Theatre was key in the evolution of Iceland's professional Theatre.

Located at 64.1291, -21.8964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatre in Iceland, Theatres in Iceland

House of commerce

The House of commerce, is an office tower located at Kringlan 7 near Kringlan shopping mall in Reykjavík, Iceland. The building was constructed from 1975-1981. The building has a 4-based tower structure, the tallest one being approximately 54 meters high (177 feet). \tPictures of the house of commerce \t\t \t\t\tHus verslunarinnar 1 RVG. jpg \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tHus verslunarinnar 2 RVG. jpg \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tHus verslunarinnar 3 RVG. JPG \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tHus verslunarinnar 4 RVG. JPG

Located at 64.1314, -21.8971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Towers in Iceland

Grand Hótel Reykjavík

Located at 64.1424, -21.8897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Reykjavík

Reykjavík College of Music

The Reykjavík College of Music (Icelandic: Tónlistarskólinn í Reykjavík) is an Icelandic conservatory of music that was founded in 1930 and is the oldest surviving college of music in the country. It offers music education at intermediate, continuing, and university levels. Students graduate with a degree equivalent to a B.A. in performance, singing or composition or a B. Ed. in Music education.

Located at 64.14, -21.8989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1930, Music schools in Iceland, Education in Reykjavík, Reykjavík College of Music, 1930 establishments in Iceland

Occupy Reykjavík

Occupy Reykjavík (OR) is a collaboration that has included peaceful protests and demonstrations against economic inequality, social injustice and corporate greed in Reykjavík, Iceland.

Located at 64.14, -21.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2011 in Iceland, Occupy movement, Protests in Iceland

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