Hotel Ísland - Comfort
Reykjavík, IS
7.82,426 Bewertungen
89 $
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About Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital — colourful houses of Laugavegur, Hallgrímskirkja church tower, Harpa concert hall on the harbour, and gateway to Iceland's fire-and-ice landscape: Golden Circle (Þingvellir + Geysir + Gullfoss), Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights (Sept–March), and Ring Road adventures. Global stopover hub via Icelandair between Europe + North America.
Auf einen Blick
- Northernmost capital — Northern Lights (Sept–March), Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, Ring Road gateway.
- Schengen visa-free 90 days for 60+ nationalities (Iceland is Schengen, not EU); ETIAS €7 from late 2026.
- KEF airport 50 km — FlyBus ISK3,999 (45 min) or Airport Direct ISK4,500; taxi ISK18,000–22,000 (expensive).
- Jun–Aug for Midnight Sun + all roads open; Sep–Mar for Northern Lights (peak Oct–Feb); Feb–Mar ice caves + snowmobile.
- Currency ISK (~ISK150 = €1 — expensive); Type C/F 230V; tap water among world's best.
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Beste Reisezeit
June–August for Midnight Sun (near 24h light), puffins on Vestmannaeyjar, ice caves closed, best road access. September–March for Northern Lights (peak Oct–Feb). December for Christmas markets + shortest days (4h light). February–March for ice caves + snowmobiles + still Northern Lights + longer days than Dec.
Fortbewegung
Reykjavik centre walkable. Strætó buses SC-covered whole country (SC pass ISK1,700 24h city) — infrequent for tourists. Rental car essential for Ring Road + Golden Circle + South Coast (ISK8,000–15,000/day; 4x4 for F-roads). BSÍ + FlyBus transfers Blue Lagoon + KEF airport. Domestic flights (Icelandair Connect) reach Akureyri + Egilsstaðir + Ísafjörður 45 min from ISK15,000.
Wo übernachten
101 Reykjavík (Downtown)
Laugavegur main street + Hallgrímskirkja + Harpa — Sand Hotel, Kvosin Downtown, Hótel Borg, Ion City Hotel.
Old Harbour (Miðbær west)
Whale watching + Grandi food hall + Marshall House art — Sæmundur, Reykjavik Marina, ODDSSON.
Laugardalur
Botanic garden + geothermal pool + zoo — Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Radisson Saga.
Vesturbær
University + Vesturbæjarlaug pool + Aegisíða seafront — Loft Guesthouse, boutique apartments.
Blue Lagoon area (Grindavík / KEF)
45 min from centre — Retreat at Blue Lagoon, Silica Hotel — spa-immersion stopovers.
Golden Circle base (Selfoss / Þingvellir / Laugarvatn)
1h from Reykjavik — Ion Adventure Hotel (near Nesjavellir + Þingvellir), Hotel Grímsborgir, Hótel Rangá (aurora viewing).
Your Marhaba Trip Plan
Reykjavik at a glance
- Recommended trip
- 3–5 days (minimum for Golden Circle + Lagoon)
- Best time to visit
- June–August for Midnight Sun (near 24h light), puffins on Vestmannaeyjar, ice caves closed, best road access.
- Getting around
- Reykjavik centre walkable.
- Recommended areas
- 101 Reykjavík (Downtown) · Old Harbour (Miðbær west) · Laugardalur
Top experiences
- Golden Circle self-drive (Þingvellir + Geysir + Gullfoss) — 8h loop from Reykjavik — free entry all three sites; rental car ISK10,000.
- Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon — Blue Lagoon ISK9,000+ book 2 weeks ahead; Sky Lagoon ISK7,900 closer to city + more atmospheric.
- Hallgrímskirkja tower + Harpa Concert Hall — Tower ISK1,200; Harpa free entry + tours ISK1,900.
- Whale watching from Old Harbour — Elding + Special Tours 3h ISK11,000; Apr–Oct peak, humpbacks + minkes near-guaranteed.
Book your trip
Brauche ich ein Visum für Reykjavik?
- Regelung
- Visumfrei
- Übliche Aufenthaltsdauer
- 90 Tage
Iceland is Schengen (not EU) — visa-free 90 days per 180 for US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia/NZ/Japan/Korea/UAE/most Latin America. From late 2026 non-EU visa-exempt need ETIAS €7. Others apply Schengen visa via Danish/other Schengen consulate.
Offizielle QuelleWie komme ich nach Reykjavik?
Flughäfen
- KEF · Keflavík International · 50 km
FlyBus by Reykjavik Excursions ISK3,999 (45 min BSÍ + free hotel shuttle). Airport Direct ISK4,500 door-to-door. Taxi ISK18,000–22,000 (€120–150). Rental-car pickup at KEF makes sense for Ring Road.
- RKV · Reykjavík Domestic Airport · 3 km
Domestic flights only (Icelandair Connect to Akureyri + Egilsstaðir + Ísafjörður + Vestmannaeyjar).
Mit der Bahn
No railway in Iceland — road + air only.
Schengen immigration on arrival — passport valid 3 months beyond stay. Print/save proof of return + accommodation.
Wie bewege ich mich in Reykjavik fort?
- Rental car — Essential for Golden Circle + Ring Road + South Coast — ISK8,000–15,000/day; 4x4 for F-roads (summer only); gravel + ash + windscreen insurance strongly recommended.
- Strætó bus — SC-covered whole country — city 90-min ISK550, 24h ISK1,700; infrequent for tourists.
- FlyBus + Airport Direct — KEF airport + Blue Lagoon transfer ISK3,999+.
- Domestic flights (Icelandair Connect) — Akureyri + Egilsstaðir + Ísafjörður 45 min from ISK15,000 — faster than 6h Ring Road drive.
Tickets & Pässe
No transit pass useful for most tourists — car-rental first, add day-tours for Golden Circle / South Coast / ice-cave / whale watching.
ALWAYS check safetravel.is + road.is + vedur.is before every drive — Icelandic weather changes hourly + can kill inexperienced drivers. F-roads (highland) 4x4 only + closed Oct–Jun.
Was sollte ich in Reykjavik essen und über die Esskultur wissen?
Typische Gerichte
- Lamb (kjötsúpa + lambakjöt) — Free-range Icelandic lamb — Grillmarkaðurinn, Matur og Drykkur, Snaps ISK4,000–7,000.
- Plokkfiskur (fish stew) — Traditional cod + potato + béchamel — Kaffi Loki, Café Loki ISK2,500.
- Skyr (Icelandic yoghurt) — Higher protein than Greek — every supermarket ISK300–500.
- Pylsa (hot dog) at Bæjarins Beztu — Icelandic institution since 1937 — ISK700 with 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
Etikette
- Tipping NOT expected — service included; round up for excellent.
- Shower NAKED with soap before entering any public pool or Blue Lagoon (health rule, strictly enforced).
- Never walk on moss in nature — it's centuries old + damaged easily; stay on marked paths.
Brennivín (caraway 'Black Death' spirit), Reyka vodka, Einstök white ale, Gull + Víking + Thule lagers. Coffee culture strong (Reykjavík Roasters, Kaffibrennslan, Stofan). Tap water world's cleanest — never buy bottled (locals will judge).
Ist Reykjavik sicher für Reisende?
Risikoniveau: GeringNotruf: 112
- Global Peace Index #1 many years — zero violent-crime risk.
- Actual dangers are weather + nature: sudden storms, glacial rivers, sneaker waves (Reynisfjara), F-road river crossings.
- ALWAYS check safetravel.is + road.is + vedur.is before every drive.
- Never turn back to the sea at Reynisfjara black-sand beach — sneaker waves have killed tourists.
- Emergency 112.
Häufige Fragen
Do I need a visa for Iceland?
No visa for US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia/NZ/Japan/Korea/UAE/most Latin America up to 90 days in the Schengen area (Iceland is Schengen but not EU). From late 2026 non-EU visa-exempt travellers need ETIAS (€7, 3-year). Others apply Schengen visa via Danish/other Schengen consulate (Iceland outsources to Denmark in many countries).
How do I combine Reykjavik with Morocco?
No direct Reykjavik ↔ Morocco. Best routes: Icelandair via London/Paris/Amsterdam + connect Marrakech (10–12h total). Marhaba's stopover strategy: use Icelandair transatlantic (US ↔ Europe) with 3-day Iceland stopover + continuing to Marrakech via Paris/London/Madrid. Turns Iceland into a bonus leg.
Is Reykjavik good for families?
Yes — Family Park + Zoo (Laugardalur), geothermal pools (kids love slides at Vesturbæjarlaug + Laugardalslaug), whale-watching from Old Harbour, Perlan planetarium + ice cave. Beyond Reykjavik: Golden Circle self-drive, horseback riding, glacier walks (age 8+). Long-daylight summer is ideal for young families.
What's the best luxury stay in Reykjavik + Iceland?
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon (private lagoon-side suites), Ion City Hotel (Reykjavik design-led), Ion Adventure Hotel (Þingvellir — aurora viewing), Hotel Rangá (South Coast — aurora observatory + hot tubs), Sand Hotel Reykjavík, Deplar Farm (Troll Peninsula, ultra-luxe). Combine city + countryside for full experience.
Can I visit Reykjavik on a budget?
Expensive by design — but doable. Hostels ISK6,000–12,000, guesthouses ISK15,000–25,000, hot-dog at Bæjarins Beztu ISK700 (€5 — legendary), grocery-store meals from Bónus + Krónan cheap. Skip Blue Lagoon (ISK9,000) for Sky Lagoon or free Nautholsvik geothermal beach. Camping card + self-drive summer is the classic budget Iceland.
How do I get from KEF airport to my hotel?
KEF (Keflavík) 50 km southwest of Reykjavik. FlyBus by Reykjavik Excursions ISK3,999 (45 min BSÍ + free hotel-drop shuttle 15 min). Airport Direct ISK4,500 direct-to-hotel. Taxi ISK18,000–22,000 (€120–150 — very expensive). Rental car pickup at KEF often more economical if planning Ring Road anyway.
Is Reykjavik safe for tourists?
Iceland is consistently ranked world's safest country — Global Peace Index #1 many years. Zero violent-crime risk. Actual dangers are weather + nature: sudden storms, glacial rivers, sneaker waves (Reynisfjara), F-road river crossings — check safetravel.is + road.is before any drive. Emergency 112.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
June–August for Midnight Sun + puffins + easy driving + all roads open. September–March for Northern Lights (peak Oct–Feb, need dark clear sky — head 30+ min outside city). February–March for ice caves + snowmobiles + Northern Lights + longer daylight than midwinter. Avoid November for shortest bleakest days.
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