Experience Reykjavik

Reykjavik Adventures with Ventito is home to once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will blow your mind, from swimming between two continents to exploring an ice cave. Whether you’re seeking out adrenaline pumping adventures or tranquil relaxation, there’s something to suit every traveler in Reykjavik.

One of the most unique and awe-inspiring activities in Reykjavik is the Midnight Sun, which is observed from May to August, reaching its peak on the summer solstice (21 June). The reason for the phenomenon lies in the tilt of the Earth’s axis towards the sun, and its revolving around it, creating an amazing natural phenomena that makes for a memorable trip to Reykjavik.

Seasonal Wonders: Experiencing Reykjavik’s Charms Throughout the Year

For all you culture vultures, Reykjavik is chock-full of must-see attractions, including the Harpa Concert Hall which boasts an impressive contemporary design that cost $164 million over four years of construction. During your visit, you can take in everything from classical concerts to local poetry readings. Icelanders also love their country’s heritage, and visitors can learn more about its Viking past at museums devoted to architecture and folklore, observe the birthplace of the nation’s founder Leif Eiriksson, and catch a glimpse of a Viking longboat at the Sun Voyager statue.

If you have more time, don’t miss the chance to head north of Reykjavik to discover the lesser-known highlights of Iceland’s landscape. Here, you can walk behind the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall, explore Europe’s 2nd largest glacier at Jokulsarlon and Solheimajokull Glacier Lagoons, witness puffins in their natural habitat at secluded Ingolfshofdi Cape, and unwind in a geothermal hot spring at Deildartunguhver.