The main tourist season in Iceland is in the summer from middle of May until the end of September but the tourist season is always getting longer and longer and more people are coming in the winter as well, especially during Christmas and New Years Eve and during many of the annual events here in the city:
There are many day tours available in the winter and plenty of things you can do.
On our website under “Daytours and Excursions”, you can get information about all the day tours and excursions that are available from Reykjavik, accommodation, restaurants, museums, car rentals, interesting sites, events and much more: www.visitreykjavik.is
All the day tour companies have a free pick up service from hotels and guesthouses.
It is not necessary to book the day tours in advance. You can book them here with us when you arrive.
The most popular day tours and things to do in the winter are:
The Golden Circle tour
Trips to the Blue Lagoon
Northern Lights tours
All kinds of jeep tours with or without snowmobiling
Horse back riding
Buy the Reykjavik Tourist Card and visit museums and galleries, go to one of our famous Thermal Pools and travel with the city buses.
Information about the Reykjavik Welcome Card can be found here
Our Top 10 things to do during winter:
-There is something about soaking yourself in a “hot pot” in a snow blizzard.
-Meet the locals for latte in our hidden cafés around town.
-Wintertime is the time for some Northern Lights action.
-For adrenalin seekers the winter is the best time, book a tour on a snowmobile or a glacier trip.
- Get a bread from the nearest bakery and feed the ducks, the little ones will love it!
- Party like it’s 1999 or the year that suits your best and experience festivals like Iceland Airwaves, Museum Night or Food and Fun.
-On September 1st the winter schedule for Viðey starts with the ferry sailing on Saturdays and Sundays . Cuddle up with hot chocolate and a waffle in the cosy cafe located on the island.
- On October 9th the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be illuminated for the fourth time on John Lennon´s date of birth until the 8th of december.
-New Years Eve in Reykjavík is like nothing else, you have to see it to believe it!
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