Reykjavik After Dark: Iceland's Nightlife Scene
Four days in Reykjavik combining the nightlife of Laugavegur with the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon and the most vibrant gastronomic scene in Iceland.
Description
This fun itinerary starts in Reykjavik, where Laugavegur street is the epicenter of Icelandic nightlife. Bars like Kaffibarinn, Lebowski Bar and Dillon Rock Bar offer varied atmospheres. The night continues at the B5 nightclub and the Gaukurinn bar with live music. By day, the traveler tours the Golden Circle in the afternoon, visits the Blue Lagoon and Hallgrimskirkja church. Harpa, the concert and conference center, offers impressive architecture. The gastronomic experience includes the Reykjavik Food Walk, the Kol restaurant with contemporary Nordic cuisine, the classic Icelandic Street Food and the famous hot dog of Bajarins Beztu. The midnight sun in June allows open-air bar hopping into the small hours. The Secret Lagoon offers a nighttime thermal alternative. Live music at Gaukurinn and the bars of Laugavegur keep the atmosphere going until dawn.
Health & safety
- Alcohol is very expensive in Iceland; make the most of happy hours
- Natural hot springs have variable temperatures
Day-by-day itinerary
Reykjavik: arrival and first night
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik: arrival and first night
Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa and Laugavegur.
Visit to Hallgrimskirkja
Culture1hStroll by Harpa
Culture1hTour of Laugavegur
Entertainment2hDinner at Icelandic Street Food
gastronomy1.5hBar Kaffibarinn
Entertainment2hGolden Circle and a party night
Reykjavik, Iceland
Golden Circle and a party night
Golden Circle in the afternoon and B5 at night.
Golden Circle
Nature4hDinner at Kol Restaurant
gastronomy2hLebowski Bar
Entertainment2hB5 nightclub
Entertainment3hBlue Lagoon and a night at Gaukurinn
Reykjavik, Iceland
Blue Lagoon and a night at Gaukurinn
Blue Lagoon by day, Gaukurinn by night.
Blue Lagoon
Rest3hReykjavik Food Walk
gastronomy2.5hDillon Rock Bar
Entertainment2hGaukurinn live music
Entertainment3hLast day: Secret Lagoon and farewell
Reykjavik, Iceland
Last day: Secret Lagoon and farewell
Secret Lagoon and last night.
Bajarins Beztu hot dog
gastronomy0.5hSecret Lagoon
Rest2hFarewell dinner
gastronomy2hLast round on Laugavegur
Entertainment3hNew destinations and itineraries, by email
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