Absorb the breathtaking panorama at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Luxuriate in the Golden Circle’s geothermal baths
Couples will love the romance of a soak in a scenic geothermal lagoon. Several are within easy reach of Reykjavik, so why not take a tour along the Golden Circle and try one out? Laugarvatn Fontana is easily combined with other nearby attractions such as Gullfoss waterfall and the hot springs and mud pools at Geysir. Luxuriate in its warm water as you gaze out over the lake behind it. If you can bear to drag yourself away, learn how they bake rye bread the traditional way, using naturally occurring heat in the ground to slow cook it. Topped with butter and smoked trout, you’ll remember the moment when you took a bite.
Experience Iceland in miniature on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Thanks to its diversity, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is often dubbed Iceland in miniature. The drama and variety of its landscapes makes it the ideal day trip for couples – and not just because there are a plethora of opportunities to take selfies as you cosy up. Kirkjufell (Church Mountain) with its gorgeous waterfall makes a picture-perfect stop, as does Búðir’s iconic black church. Meanwhile the sea stacks of Lóndrangar and the craggy cliffs and wild coves of the south coast near Arnarstapi. If you’re a thrill-seeking pair that love to challenge each other, then consider a tour to Vatnshellir cave where you can walk along an underground lava tube left behind after an ancient eruption.
There’s plenty more opportunities to share romantic moments, not least watching the aurora borealis dance across the sky during Northern Lights season and sharing a close-up encounter with one of Iceland’s puffin colonies. Iceland’s ideal for couples’ trips and with tours departing right from ODDSSON Downtown Hotel we think we make the perfect base.
Explore Midtown Reykjavik
5 min bus ride to Hallgrímskirkja
30 minute walk to the centre
