What is the capital of Iceland?
Iceland's capital is Reykjavik, located in the southwest of the island. This city of 130,000 inhabitants is home to more than a third of Iceland's population.
Reykjavik, Nordic Capital
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, with approximately 130,000 inhabitants in the municipality and over 230,000 in the metropolitan area. It thus concentrates more than a third of the country's total population.
A Strategically Located City
Located in southwest Iceland, Reykjavik benefits from a privileged geographical position:
- Maritime access: natural port on Faxaflói Bay
- Temperate climate: milder than the rest of the island thanks to ocean currents
- Geothermy: urban heating powered by natural hot springs
Nerve Center of the Country
Reykjavik concentrates Iceland's political, economic and cultural institutions. It is the essential starting point for exploring the country's natural wonders: Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, northern lights and glaciers.