The city of Reykjavik, capital of Iceland

 "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening...."

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(in Iceland) A capital city encircled by waterfalls, whales and glaciers, Reykjavik bears the distinction of being the world’s northernmost capital, and for many Icelandic visitors it also serves as a gateway to wilderness adventures beyond. Yet, the city merits its own exploration. Reykjavik’s creative culture includes an internationally recognized music scene, great food and buzzing nightlife. (Many visitors like to recharge after a night out in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas.) One can get a full primer on Icelandic history in central Reykjavík -- from its Settlement Exhibition built around the unearthed Viking longhouse of the area's earliest inhabitants to the enormous National Museum, keeper of the country's most precious artefacts. In the Old Harbor you can be enthralled at the intriguing Saga Museum, or learn a bit about the area's maritime history. As you make your way around this city, you'll find people, who mix aesthetic-minded ingenuity with an almost quaint, know-your-neighbors sense of community. Outdoor winter activities on offer include whale watching, bathing in geothermal pools, and strolling by colorful houses and Viking sculptures, such as the interesting one of Leif Erikson.