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

By 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.

Family Overview: Reykjavik, Iceland

By 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. Read More

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Hotels

Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir

Hl''darf''tur
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Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Hotel Reykjavik

Raudararstígur 37
Reykjavík 105 Map

Distance: 1.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Park Inn, Island Reykjavik

ARMULI 9
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Distance: 2.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Attractions

Golden Circle (The)

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Various venues
Reykjavík 108 Iceland

Distance: 1.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Fjölskyldugarðurinn

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Hafrafelli v/Engjaveg
Reykjavík 104 Iceland

Distance: 1.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Árbæjarlaug

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Vid Fylkisveg
Reykjavík 110 Iceland

Distance: 1.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport 21.2 map
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