03/09/2026
🇮🇸 FLASHBACK THURSDAY 🇮🇸
Iceland — February 2024 ❄️
I’ve always wanted to visit Iceland and Reykjavík, but I’ve always been more of a fan of summer holidays and tended to prioritise them. However, in February 2024, we decided to take the plunge, head to Reykjavík in the middle of winter — and we certainly weren’t disappointed!
We stayed right in the centre of Reykjavík at the beautiful Hotel Borg, which was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Great rooms, a fantastic location and a breakfast to die for!
February meant limited daylight, but that was all part of the experience. There was something magical about walking around Reykjavík at 10 o’clock in the morning when it was still pitch black, with snow on the ground and the city’s wonderfully diverse architecture all around us.
One building you simply cannot miss is the incredible Hallgrímskirkja ⛪. Towering over Reykjavík, its extraordinary design was inspired by Iceland’s natural landscape, including its distinctive rock formations, mountains and glaciers. And directly opposite the church is an amazing bakery, which absolutely must not be missed — the perfect place to stop for a delicious treat and a warm drink!
🚗 But the real adventure started when we picked up the hire car…
One confession: hiring the smallest car available probably wasn’t my wisest decision! 😂 In February, with heavy snow, slippery roads and some interesting moments trying to keep the car pointing in the right direction, it certainly made the trip memorable.
My partner was perhaps slightly less enthusiastic about my winter driving skills — particularly when it looked like we might end up stranded in the middle of absolutely nowhere! 😂
But that was half the fun.
We headed out to explore Iceland’s famous Golden Circle, taking in Þingvellir National Park, the spectacular Geysir geothermal area and the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall.
Freezing temperatures, snow-covered landscapes, slippery roads and scenery unlike almost anywhere else I’d visited. Absolutely stunning. ❄️🏔️
You can, of course, explore the Golden Circle on an organised coach tour — but for me, having your own car and being able to stop when you want makes it a completely different adventure.
Back in Reykjavík, we discovered something else about Iceland…
🍺 Alcohol isn’t cheap!
Nevertheless, we managed to find an Irish bar and somehow ended up singing well into the night while drinking some incredibly expensive alcohol! You have to make the most of the atmosphere, don’t you? 😂🍻
I still remember this trip incredibly fondly.
Would I recommend Reykjavík for a winter weekend? Absolutely.
And would I hire a car again?
100% — although perhaps a slightly bigger one next time! 😂🚗❄️
If Iceland is somewhere you’ve always fancied visiting, whether for a winter adventure, the Northern Lights or a summer break, let me help you put it together.
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