ICELAND · REYKJAVIK

A Quiet Weekend in Reykjavik

I found a new favorite coffee spot among the city's colorful houses in winter.

The iconic Hallgrímskirkja church
Getting aroundOn foot and bus
Daily budgetISK 10,000 / day

The air is crisp as I step onto Laugavegur, the main shopping street. The smell of roasted coffee fills the air, leading me to a small café. A cappuccino costs about 600 ISK, which feels like a bargain for the warmth it brings on this chilly morning.

The colorful houses lining the street are dusted with snow, providing a vivid contrast to the grey sky. As I wander, I catch snippets of conversation in Icelandic, a language that sounds beautifully melodic to my ears. The calm of the city during winter is a refreshing change from the usual hustle.

The itinerary

My Reykjavik Journey

Three unhurried days, roughly in the order I walked them.

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