How to Enjoy Reykjavik in Winter

 The winter at Reykjavik is a world worth going into a more calm and gentle state. The days are less long the air is brisk and the city is less in a hurry.

 The first time I came there in the winter I was concerned about the cold and daylight. Instead I found a comfortable experience that I would remember, one that was very peaceful.

 

Embrace the Winter Light

 The daylight in Reykjavik during winter is short and lovely. The sky changes in a matter of hours in an effortless blues, pinks, and golds.

 

I got to know how to schedule my strolls during the day and use those opportunities as a special time. A stroll even in the waterfront is magic with the light reflected off the snow and sea.

 

Side note: Make sure to book meet and greet at Heathrow if you wish to travel at a relaxed pace.

Warmth in Cafes and Culture.

 

The cafes are necessary during winter. When there is cold outside the coffee culture of Reykjavik shines. It is a little luxury to go to a hot cafe and lose some clothes and sit by a window with a hot drink. I would spend the afternoon reading people watching and warming up.



 

Winter is also the ideal time to visit the museums and galleries. They provide an insight into the history and creativity of Iceland and a break in the cold.

 

Soak in Hot Springs

 

There can be nothing to compare winter air with warm water. It is necessary to visit a geothermal pool or hot spring. I can recall how I was sitting in warm water when there was snow around me and I was as relaxed as possible. It is not only about being warm but taking your time to relax your body.

 

Spend Winter Nights and Silent Streets.

 

Evenings in winter feel calm. The streets are not so loud, the lights are not that bright, and people feel togetherness inside. In winter, Reykjavik is not about being in a constant activity.

 

It is about being relaxed, contemplating, and having pleasure in the little things. The city pays back in the most mellowed manner provided you allow yourself to slow down.

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