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Reykjavik In January? The perfect college break trip!

January 23, 2018

It was around 4 am and I was watching an American Football playoff game on mute in a dive bar while rap music blared and locals sang along. Outside three girls were dressed in Pokémon and bunny snuggies, looking for a party and the snow was falling fast. It occurred to me that maybe I might be too old for Reykjavik in January. 

Inside the Bjarni Fel Sportsbar early Monday morning watching the American football playoffs with local Icelandic fans of American football.

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Puffins perch in a gallery window

When my daughter suggested a layover in Reykjavik after a visit to her aunt and uncle in Britain for her winter break, I was anxious to go. Everyone had been talking about Iceland. With a “ free stopover” program with both WOW and Icelandair, lots of people have been enjoying 3-7 night stopovers in Iceland on their way to and from other European and North American destinations.  People in the tourism industry I spoke with said these airline programs created a boom in tourism that lifted an economy that tanked in 2008. While tourism saved the economy, some would argue over tourism also ruining the country. In the summer, reservations are essential, expect to wait in lines for major attractions and prices are high for food and lodging. But everyone who goes raves about the amazing scenery, friendly people, natural geothermal pools, adventurous outdoor activities and unending nightlife. 

The iconic view from the tower of the Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran Church in Reykjavik. This version is at "dawn" around 11 AM in mid January.

 

A January trip elicited a lot of raised eyebrows from friends. Even if it's a great place for millenials to spend their winter break, was it a good idea for me (celebrating the second half of my first century!) to go? Why go to Iceland in January, when it’s cold and only light for about 4-6 hours a day? But at the time we left, Iceland was 20 degrees warmer than the city I was leaving! And with geothermal pools everywhere, warding off the chill is as easy as soak in the nearest pool! But the biggest plus, is that despite a short day to see the sights, is that you don’t have to fight the tourist hoards. Buses were only half full, we were able to walk into the best restaurants without a reservation for dinner, there were no lines at restaurants and viewpoints, and we were even upgraded to a 3 bedroom apartment at our centrally located lodging, Room with a View. 

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With fully equipped kitchens, friendly 24 hour front desk staff to assist with booking excursions, and the perfect central location, Room With A View is a great place for a winter stay.  Many times while wandering around town, we would head back to the hotel to warm up a bit or unlayer as it warmed up, and the hotel was never more than a few blocks from anywhere in Central Reykjavik! The only downside to this in a city that parties till 4AM is that the street noise of people coming and going can be disruptive to sleeping; be sure to bring your earplugs if you stay here. But any "street exuberance" was well worth the easy, central location! 

View along Laugavegur Street from our suite at Room With A View

I did my best to keep up for 5 days, enjoying meeting young visitors and locals alike during my daily pool soaks, late nights in the bars, and daytrips around the city.  If Reykjavik is a great destination in January for college students, it's also a good destination for the young-at-heart!  While I hope to return for a midsummer visit to see more of the country someday, with a positive attitude and youthful mindset, I survived and really enjoyed a winter break trip in Reykjavik. 

We found that as a college break trip, Reykjavik in January delivers.

  1. Because it's only daylight for about 4 - 6 hours a day, it doesn't matter if you sleep in till nearly noon.  Many stores and cafes don't even open till 10 AM.  Tours are usually scheduled to coincide with the daylight, leaving around noon.  
  2. Let's face it, with a 20 YO drinking age and great bar scene, Reykjavik is attractive to young people.  Because of a high tax on alcohol, (two beers can cost the equivalent of 25-30 USD, but keep an eye out for cheaper "shot" specials, usually designed to quickly lower inhibitions about the prices! Most young people begin partying at their hotels with duty free purchases brought in from the airport.  Then around 10 PM or later, start lining up to enter a variety of fun and funky bars scattered around downtown Reykjavik.  While drinks are expensive, there are no cover charges, so people flow in and out of various hot spots every hour or so.  Another January advantage? No lines at the bars! 
  3. With a variety of thermal pools from the heavily touristed Blue Lagoon to the local community pools, a relaxing tension reducing soak is just what is needed after Midterms.
  4. With fewer tourists, it's easier to find deals on lodging, and it's possible to book tours and rooms even at the last minute.  During the popular summer months, planning ahead is required to book hotels, restaurants, and popular tours
  5. No rental car is needed to explore downtown Reykjavik.  Local buses and airport transfer services run regularly and are easy to figure out.  Most of the cities popular attractions are within easy walking distance, certainly no more distance than the average college student does walking to and from classes in a day!
  6. Tours from Reykjavik are well organized and pick up and drop off from central bus stops near a variety of accommodations in town, making it easy for students to get around other parts of the country without a car. 
  7. The one downside; All this popularity has made Iceland very expensive.  Most students would need to plan carefully to make Reykjavik fit their college break budget! The good news about January, is that lodging can be found at a better bargain, and a few more "specials" are offered at bars and cafes. We were even offered some "next day" tour discounts by our hotel. 

Reykjavik from the window of Hressingarskalin, a restaurant on Austrustaeti

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    • Apr 28, 2015 Antigua: It's All About That Boat (with apologies to Meghan Trainor) Aboard Adventure of the Seas Apr 28, 2015
    • Apr 24, 2015 Flora and People of St Lucia (aboard Adventure of the Seas) Apr 24, 2015
    • Apr 23, 2015 What Happens on a Sea Day? (aboard Adventure of the Seas) Apr 23, 2015
    • Apr 19, 2015 San Juan at Night Apr 19, 2015
    • Apr 18, 2015 Viejo San Juan Apr 18, 2015
    • Apr 12, 2015 Title Town, Boston MA Apr 12, 2015
    • Apr 7, 2015 The Reset Button Apr 7, 2015
    • Apr 2, 2015 Autism and Travel Apr 2, 2015
  • March 2015
    • Mar 26, 2015 Pashmina, Scarf or Linus's Blankie? The Always Useful Wrap! Mar 26, 2015
    • Mar 17, 2015 Just Thinking Outloud: Public Transportation Mar 17, 2015
    • Mar 14, 2015 New Feature! Ship Tours Mar 14, 2015
    • Mar 9, 2015 Burlington Vermont Trip Report Mar 9, 2015
  • February 2015
    • Feb 26, 2015 What In The Air is Going Here? Surviving the Airlines Part 2 Feb 26, 2015
    • Feb 25, 2015 New Feature- Trip Reports! Feb 25, 2015
    • Feb 24, 2015 Successfully Hunting Down Flights Part 1 Feb 24, 2015
    • Feb 3, 2015 "Real" Florida Feb 3, 2015
  • January 2015
    • Jan 26, 2015 Disney Last Minute with Late Mornings...How's That Possible!? Jan 26, 2015
    • Jan 12, 2015 You Have to Take Steps To Fly! Jan 12, 2015
    • Jan 6, 2015 Where We've Been and Where We Are Going Jan 6, 2015
    • Jan 1, 2015 Resolved! Jan 1, 2015
  • October 2014
    • Oct 16, 2014 Why Bother With a Local Guide? Oct 16, 2014
    • Oct 3, 2014 To Market, To Market (the many markets of Istanbul) Oct 3, 2014
  • September 2014
    • Sep 30, 2014 Istanbul - A Crossroad for Humanity Sep 30, 2014
    • Sep 26, 2014 "It's Complicated" Sep 26, 2014
    • Sep 24, 2014 "It's Not An Adventure Until Peril Is Involved" Sep 24, 2014
    • Sep 24, 2014 Postcards From Budapest Sep 24, 2014
    • Sep 23, 2014 Goodbye to the Goulash City Sep 23, 2014
    • Sep 21, 2014 A Monumental Day In Budapest Sep 21, 2014
    • Sep 20, 2014 Arrival in Budapest Sep 20, 2014
    • Sep 20, 2014 13 Words You Do Not Want To Hear Immediately After Takeoff Sep 20, 2014
    • Sep 19, 2014 What camera gear am I bringing? Sep 19, 2014
    • Sep 19, 2014 Pre Trip Planning and Packing 9/19/2014 Sep 19, 2014
    • Sep 18, 2014 Why do we travel? Sep 18, 2014