Reykjavik City Breaks

Reykjavik Short reaks - A truly remarkable city
Weekend breaks in Reykjavik feature one of our most enticing, fascinating and remarkable short break destinations: a small city of low, brightly painted houses with an astonishingly vibrant artistic and musical scene, famously pulsating nightlife, and an unforgettably romantic setting amidst amazing otherworldly scenery. An extensive collection of imaginative and innovative museums and galleries also ensures Reykjavik city breaks offer plenty of cultural interest. By day, Reykjavik short breaks will focus on the compact Old Town with its charming wooden houses, parks and lakes, and its easygoing small-town atmosphere. Tradition and heritage sit side by side with innovative design and stylish regeneration. City breaks in Reykjavik offer a fascinating insight into the unique culture and history of Iceland via a collection of intriguing museums and galleries, and Iceland’s strong sense of cultural identity.

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Reykjavik City Breaks - Culture and nightlife
In common with the emerging Baltic capitals of Tallinn and Riga, city breaks in Reykjavik have rapidly gained a fantastic reputation for exciting and unusual nightlife. Reykjavik city break nightlife is intense: a fun scene that takes in classy restaurants, trendy cafes, terrific live music, stylish bars and late-night clubbing. The city’s reputation for live music encompasses classical music, opera and jazz as well as pop, rock and electronic music. Respected cultural festivals like Reykjavik Arts in late spring, the Airwaves Festival in October, and Reykjavik Jazz in September, ensure Reykjavik weekend breaks are popular throughout the year. Summer short breaks in Reykjavik will experience the midnight sun while winter Reykjavik weekend breaks may witness the astonishing northern lights.

Reykjavik Weekend Breaks - Amazing landscapes
The extraordinary and somewhat unlikely success of city breaks in Reykjavik is partly due to the amazing landscapes that surround the city. Long weekend breaks in Reykjavik could include excursions to glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, geysers and waterfalls. Activities include whale watching, snowmobiles, 4X4 tours, golf, horse riding, walking and skiing. And no short break in Reykjavik is complete without a visit to the famous geothermal hot baths and swimming pools: a unique experience, particularly in the depths of the Icelandic winter!