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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is tiny by capital-city standards, and its compact center is a joy to walk. Laugavegur, the main shopping street, is lined with independent boutiques, design shops, and cafes serving some of the world's best coffee. The Hallgrimskirkja church, an expressionist concrete tower inspired by basalt columns, dominates the skyline, and its tower offers views across the colorful rooftops to the mountains and sea. The Old Harbour area has transformed from fishing port to a hub of restaurants, whale-watching tours, and the Harpa concert hall, whose kaleidoscopic glass facade reflects the changing Arctic light. The Grandi neighborhood in the former industrial harbor district houses the Whales of Iceland exhibition and the excellent Marshall House arts complex. Beyond the city, the Golden Circle route and the Blue Lagoon are within easy reach, but the city itself has enough creative energy, street art, and hot-pot culture to fill days of walking.
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Reykjavik's weather can change several times in an hour — layer up and always carry a windproof jacket, even on sunny summer days.
June through August offers midnight sun with nearly 24 hours of daylight, while September through March brings the chance to see the Northern Lights.