Anonymous
07/12/2013 09:07
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Anonymous wrote:In no particular order
1. The Blue Lagoon -- there are buses that will take you there and back and there is a website that will give you the prices
2. The main shopping drag near the City Center is a nice uphill walk -- the name of the street is Laugavegur. Plenty of fun shops to check out. I bought winter coats at 66 degrees north -- expensive as heck, but worth every penny especially if you ski or do any outdoor winter sports. I also bought "buffs" which you will see the locals wearing. My daughter loves hers. I also bought "Icelandic" sweaters, but I bought a more modern brand which I forget the name of. I bought winter hats (I wear mine every year and get a zillion compliments). If you are a knitter, there are super knitting stores.
3. There are whale watching and puffin sighting day trips that leave out of the harbor area.
4. The landmark church is called Halgrimskirkja. It is quite a sight and I enjoyed visiting it, but don't plan it to take up your whole day.
5. There is a blog that is called iheartreykjavik.com and it has lots of good ideas for food and drink and sightseeing.
6. There are several pools throughout the city (and every Icelandic city and town) and they are major part of every day Icelandic life. Pick one close to your hotel or ask your hotel staff for a recommendation and go to one. The entrance fee is usually a couple of dollars and there are often a couple of pools, different temperature hot tubs, and some have water slides and saunas.
7. When you go into a shop or a restaurant, you may feel that the staff is somewhat standoffish. If you talk to them or ask them for help, they are typically super helpful and very friendly. They just don't jump on you when you walk in. I asked the young women in a few stores how to wear a hat (flower in the front? to the side?) and they were overflowing with fashion advice and told me where to go for music and lunch.
8. Eat skyr and Icelandic butter.
Have fun!
How much time do you recommend one stay at the Blue Lagoon?
Anonymous
07/11/2013 13:51
Subject: What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Anonymous wrote:Ask for asylum???
Hahaahahaha.
Anonymous
07/11/2013 13:49
Subject: What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Anonymous wrote:Wow, not OP but I really want to go to Iceland now!
+1
Anonymous
06/25/2013 14:49
Subject: What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Ask for asylum???
Anonymous
06/25/2013 12:47
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is a must....one of my most amazing travel experiences.
I also liked the shopping (and I'm not much of a shopper) and the people in downtown stay up late at night drinking because sun is up so long.
I did an amazing night tour where we saw geysers and a place where the tetonic plates meet.
I also liked the shopping (and I'm not much of a shopper) and the people in downtown stay up late at night drinking because sun is up so long.
I did an amazing night tour where we saw geysers and a place where the tetonic plates meet.
ThatSmileyFaceGuy
06/25/2013 11:42
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Eat whale, if you want to try something new and your ethics are OK with it. It's one of the few countries where it's available (because there is a whaling ban in most places).
Kind of tastes like steak but with a fishy texture/softness.
Shame on you for suggesting this. Maybe they should shop around and try to find some Ivory to buy too?
Oh please minke whales are not even close to being endangered.
Anonymous
06/25/2013 08:48
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Go hang out with the Wikileaks folks.
Anonymous
06/25/2013 08:47
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
I wouldn't bother with shopping or city stuff. Iceland's landscape is amazing. You can rent a car and drive to the Nat'l Park and the shorelines easily from Reykjavik. Gas is expensive but its worth it. You can also take a bus trip/tour.
Anonymous
06/25/2013 08:44
Subject: What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Wow, not OP but I really want to go to Iceland now!
Anonymous
06/25/2013 08:26
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Anonymous wrote:Eat whale, if you want to try something new and your ethics are OK with it. It's one of the few countries where it's available (because there is a whaling ban in most places).
Kind of tastes like steak but with a fishy texture/softness.
Shame on you for suggesting this. Maybe they should shop around and try to find some Ivory to buy too?
Anonymous
06/23/2013 00:03
Subject: What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
This: http://www.fjorubordid.is/
Such a delicious, fun and special little restaurant maybe 45-60 mins from Reykjavik and not far from the area with golfos, the geysers, etc (golden circle?)
Such a delicious, fun and special little restaurant maybe 45-60 mins from Reykjavik and not far from the area with golfos, the geysers, etc (golden circle?)
Anonymous
06/21/2013 14:26
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Eat whale, if you want to try something new and your ethics are OK with it. It's one of the few countries where it's available (because there is a whaling ban in most places).
Kind of tastes like steak but with a fishy texture/softness.
Kind of tastes like steak but with a fishy texture/softness.
Anonymous
06/21/2013 14:20
Subject: Re:What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
In no particular order
1. The Blue Lagoon -- there are buses that will take you there and back and there is a website that will give you the prices
2. The main shopping drag near the City Center is a nice uphill walk -- the name of the street is Laugavegur. Plenty of fun shops to check out. I bought winter coats at 66 degrees north -- expensive as heck, but worth every penny especially if you ski or do any outdoor winter sports. I also bought "buffs" which you will see the locals wearing. My daughter loves hers. I also bought "Icelandic" sweaters, but I bought a more modern brand which I forget the name of. I bought winter hats (I wear mine every year and get a zillion compliments). If you are a knitter, there are super knitting stores.
3. There are whale watching and puffin sighting day trips that leave out of the harbor area.
4. The landmark church is called Halgrimskirkja. It is quite a sight and I enjoyed visiting it, but don't plan it to take up your whole day.
5. There is a blog that is called iheartreykjavik.com and it has lots of good ideas for food and drink and sightseeing.
6. There are several pools throughout the city (and every Icelandic city and town) and they are major part of every day Icelandic life. Pick one close to your hotel or ask your hotel staff for a recommendation and go to one. The entrance fee is usually a couple of dollars and there are often a couple of pools, different temperature hot tubs, and some have water slides and saunas.
7. When you go into a shop or a restaurant, you may feel that the staff is somewhat standoffish. If you talk to them or ask them for help, they are typically super helpful and very friendly. They just don't jump on you when you walk in. I asked the young women in a few stores how to wear a hat (flower in the front? to the side?) and they were overflowing with fashion advice and told me where to go for music and lunch.
8. Eat skyr and Icelandic butter.
Have fun!
1. The Blue Lagoon -- there are buses that will take you there and back and there is a website that will give you the prices
2. The main shopping drag near the City Center is a nice uphill walk -- the name of the street is Laugavegur. Plenty of fun shops to check out. I bought winter coats at 66 degrees north -- expensive as heck, but worth every penny especially if you ski or do any outdoor winter sports. I also bought "buffs" which you will see the locals wearing. My daughter loves hers. I also bought "Icelandic" sweaters, but I bought a more modern brand which I forget the name of. I bought winter hats (I wear mine every year and get a zillion compliments). If you are a knitter, there are super knitting stores.
3. There are whale watching and puffin sighting day trips that leave out of the harbor area.
4. The landmark church is called Halgrimskirkja. It is quite a sight and I enjoyed visiting it, but don't plan it to take up your whole day.
5. There is a blog that is called iheartreykjavik.com and it has lots of good ideas for food and drink and sightseeing.
6. There are several pools throughout the city (and every Icelandic city and town) and they are major part of every day Icelandic life. Pick one close to your hotel or ask your hotel staff for a recommendation and go to one. The entrance fee is usually a couple of dollars and there are often a couple of pools, different temperature hot tubs, and some have water slides and saunas.
7. When you go into a shop or a restaurant, you may feel that the staff is somewhat standoffish. If you talk to them or ask them for help, they are typically super helpful and very friendly. They just don't jump on you when you walk in. I asked the young women in a few stores how to wear a hat (flower in the front? to the side?) and they were overflowing with fashion advice and told me where to go for music and lunch.
8. Eat skyr and Icelandic butter.
Have fun!
Anonymous
06/21/2013 13:07
Subject: What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
One day in Reykjavik, just wandering, exploring, going to the big church, eating.
Then take some day trips to the geisers, blue lagoon, etc. side trips were fantastic, the city was lovely but not much time needed.
Then take some day trips to the geisers, blue lagoon, etc. side trips were fantastic, the city was lovely but not much time needed.
Anonymous
06/21/2013 12:26
Subject: What to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Will be there in July for work, without the kids, for a few days. Looking for recommendations on what to do, where to eat, etc.
Thanks!
Thanks!