Rough Guides Mini Reykjavík is a pocket travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Reykjavík's compact city centre, harbourfront culture and dramatic Icelandic day trips – including highlights such as Hallgrímskirkja, the Old Harbour and the Golden Circle.
It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and three curated itineraries to practical travel advice, dining and shopping tips, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.
Perfect for short breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.
This Reykjavík travel guide covers:
- Downtown Reykjavík – Colourful streets, cafes, shops, nightlife and landmark architecture
- Old Harbour and Grandi – Whale-watching trips, museums, galleries and waterside dining
- Tjornin and the Civic Centre – Lake views, cultural venues, historic streets and green spaces
- Laugardalur and the Coast – Thermal pools, sculpture walks, sea views and family attractions
- Golden Circle – Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and classic volcanic landscapes
- Excursions – Easy trips to the Blue Lagoon, Reykjanes Peninsula, South Coast waterfalls and lava fields
The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Reykjavík with confidence.
Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Mini Reykjavík.
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.
Anthon Jackson is an American, Denmark-based writer and photographer. He has contributed to more than 25 travel books for Rough Guides and other series. Follow Anthon on Instagram @anthonjackson_, on X @janthonjackson, and visit his website, anthonjackson.com.