Reykjavik is a close-knit, inspiring and beautiful city. There are many great sights and marvelous museums, fabulous dining facilities, and lovely stores to peruse. The citizens here are friendly and welcoming to tourists. From an architectural point of view, the region is simply magnificent. Perlan is one of the architectural highlights of the city, and this ornate geyser cannot be missed. During June every other year, a two-week arts festival is held in Reykjavik, taking place in even-numbered years.

Although it is a small city of only 110,000 people, Reykjavik has an incredible amount of activities and events to fill the day. After World War II, the area saw increased emigration from Europe, as Iceland was recognized as a place of solace and tranquility. From that time until the late 1960?s, multicultural suburbs in and around Reykjavik began springing up. As a result, there are countless shops and cafes still in existence that were built during that time period, celebrating cultures from all parts of Europe. Every weekend, the nightlife really comes alive, and a handful of fun spots are open quite late. To this day, the city is very safe and cozy, and the only reason that you might not want to walk the streets in the middle of the night, is due to the chilly Icelandic wind. In the daytime, your surroundings in Reykjavik are so picturesque that at times you will think you are in the middle of a dream. Trees and flowers line the streets, parks are everywhere, and the elegant Tjornin lake is enchanting.