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Is Iceland city Card worth it?
I purchased the 3 day pass and found it good value. I visited most of the free attractions and found that the National Museum, the Maritime Museum and the open air museum all worth visiting. Most of the places you can walk to but i did use the bus on quite a few occasions.
How does the Reykjavik City Pass work?
The Reykjavik City Card gets you a combination of free admission to many museums, pools, and attractions. Once you have a card, all you have to do is show it at the attractions you want access to, or on the city bus. Buy a card that is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on how much you want to see.
Are museums free in Reykjavik?
Reykjavík can easily be enjoyed on a budget. However, it’s worth mentioning that the best bang-for-the-buck is the Reykjavík City Card, which offers free access to all major museum, swimming pools and art galleries in the city. Read more about it HERE.
How much do tourists spend in Iceland?
The average cost for a trip to Iceland for a family of four for a week is $7-9,000. Yup, that is over $1,000 a day. I have worked with families of five that have spent $25,000 on a 10-day trip, and couples who have spent $5,000 on a week-long trip.
How do I get from Reykjavik to videy Island?
To get to Videy island you have to take a ferry. In the summer season (mid-May to the end of September), the ferry goes daily from the old harbor in Reykjavik. The ferry is operated by the company Elding. You find their ticket box office by the old harbor where several whale watching companies are located (map).
Where is the Golden Circle in Iceland?
The Golden Circle is situated in southwest Iceland from the Reykjavik. The first closest stop during the Golden Circle is Þingvellir National Park situated 48 kilometers from Reykjavik, then it is Geysir Geothermal area, and last from Reykjavik is Gullfoss waterfall which is approximately 125 kilometers away.
Does Iceland have a zoo?
Húsdýragarðurinn – The Domestic Zoo Since then, the Domestic Zoo in Laugardalur, Reykjavík is the only zoo Icelanders can visit in Iceland. There you can find many of the species of animals that live in Iceland, and most of them are domestic animals.
What is there to do in Reykjavik at night?
Try the different craft beers on tap at Skúli Craft Bar.
Is Reykjavik closed on Sundays?
What do Icelandic people enjoy on a Sunday in Reykjavik? Thank you! Most shops in the downtown are closed Sundays, but cafes, museums and public pools are open, as well as the weekend flee market by the harbour. Blue lagoon, swimming pools, cinema, Vikin maritime museum.
How long is videy Island Ferry?
approximately twenty minutes
Boats to Viðey Island throughout the year, leaving from Skarfabakki pier at Sundahöfn harbour. This is just about five kilometres (three miles) from the centre of Reyjavík. The journey takes approximately twenty minutes.