Car Rental Reykjavik Airport

Reykjavík is a city in Iceland with 120,000 inhabitants in an area of 175 km2. It is not only the capital of the country, but also at the same time, the northernmost capital of the world and the northernmost city in Western Europe. Translated means smoke Bay of Reykjavik and probably refers to the numerous hot springs, which surrounded the city and they in the fog and smoke, partially disappear.

Picturesque Reykjavik is located at the foot of the 900 meter high Esja of Faxaflói Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. Archaeological excavations show that the Vikings have already settled in the 9th century. In the 18th century however, Reykjavík was nothing more than a collection of smaller farms. With wool and fishing, the economic importance of Reykjavík but grew and finally the town was also the seat of AlÞingi, the Icelandic Parliament, which at that time however, had only a consultative role to Denmark.1944 was proclaimed the independent Republic of Iceland finally here.

Reykjavík is a place of legends, myths and legends. In addition to warnings against elves and trolls, even by trolls are marked in some city maps. In the 1906 built house from Reykjavík you can get a good look at the Icelandic culture. At the same time, it is cultural events. Since 2004, the National Museum with numerous works of art and everyday objects of Islands is open again.

A showpiece of modern architecture is the Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík. The almost already bizarre-looking Church is also considered a landmark of the city and is one of the highest building in the country. The Tower 74.5 metres high, you have a fantastic view of Reykjavik, which is to explore the best with a rental car.