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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik's quaint, colorful town borders activities from horseback riding to helicopter tours of glaciers (Getty)

Reykjavik Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Alistair Wearmouth
  • Meet the real Vikings at Reykjavík's Saga Museum, not the bloodthirsty, beer-guzzling madmen of Hollywood's imagination
  • Plunge into a thermal swimming pool heated naturally by seawater rising from beneath the Earth's crust
  • See mink and humpback whales, dolphins, and puffins on a wildlife-watching boat cruise
  • Explore the volcanic landscape on foot, horseback, bike, or even snowmobile
  • Witness the thundering two-tiered cataracts of Gullfoss Waterfall

Reykjavik Overview

By Travel Expert: Alistair Wearmouth

Descending toward Reykjavík's Keflavik International Airport can feel like a lunar landing, given Iceland's austere, volcanic topography. The good news about this 39,768-square-mile island marooned in the far-northern reaches of the Atlantic, however, is that it's neither inaccessible nor inhospitable for jet-setting families. The national carrier, Icelandair, serves six North American destinations including Baltimore-Washington, New York, and Boston, whisking passengers to Europe in half the time it takes to reach the continental landmass—an easy four hours.

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Hotels

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Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir
Hl''darf''tur
Reykjavik, Iceland
Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Distance: 0.6 Miles
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Hotel Reykjavik
Raudararstígur 37
Reykjavík, Iceland
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Distance: 1.2 Miles
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Park Inn, Island Reykjavik
ARMULI 9
REYKJAVIK, Iceland
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 2.0 Miles
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Attractions

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Fjölskyldugarðurinn
Hafrafelli v/Engjaveg
Reykjavík, Iceland
Distance: 1.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Golden Circle (The)
Various venues
Reykjavík, Iceland
Distance: 1.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Árbæjarlaug
Vid Fylkisveg
Reykjavík, Iceland
Distance: 1.9 Miles (from destination center)
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12 Bedroom VACATION HOME in REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Bedrooms: 12
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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12 Bedroom VACATION HOME in REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Bedrooms: 12
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Swimming Pool, Towels
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