The ultra-modern capital Reykjavik: enjoy the Blue Lagoon’s geothermal waters while gazing at the Northern Lights

▲ Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. (Photo /A World-Traveling GuyProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission.)

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Reykjavik is a city brimming with modernity, lacking the grand palaces commonly seen in other European cities, and it is also the capital of Iceland. NetizenA World-Traveling Guyshared his Icelandic travel experience in the"Travel Is So Awesome!"community, describing Iceland as somewhat desolate and melancholic, always carrying a faint sense of sorrow.

Hong Kong netizenA World-Traveling Guybelieves that living in the same space every day and relying solely on textbooks doesn’t reveal the whole world, so he wanted to see it with his own eyes—and Iceland was one place that left a unique impression on him.

Completed in 2011, Harpa is one of Reykjavik’s landmarks, serving as both a concert hall and exhibition venue. Its colorful glass reflects the seawater, making Harpa a striking seaside landmark whether viewed from inside or afar. Hallgrímskirkja Church stands 73 meters tall, the largest church in Iceland. Unlike its towering, columnar basalt-inspired exterior, the interior features simple design, and visitors can pay to access the observation deck for panoramic views of the city.

▲ Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. (Photo / Provided by A World-Traveling Guy. Please do not reproduce without permission.)

▲ Cityscape of Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. (Photo / Provided by A World-Traveling Guy. Please do not reproduce without permission.)

Netizen A World-Traveling Guy recommends the Blue Lagoon as a must-visit, where you can soak in the world’s largest outdoor geothermal spa while looking up at the Northern Lights—a truly unique experience. Regarding food, he mentioned seeing many online recommendations for a supposedly amazing hot dog stand in Iceland. While Icelandic hot dogs are made from lamb, he found them not as exceptional as described. Instead, his first experience trying "whale meat" in Iceland stood out—he couldn’t recall the cooking method, but the texture reminded him of lean beef.

▲ The world’s largest outdoor geothermal spa, the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. (Photo / Visuals by Daguan Imaging / Reuters)