Reykjavik Trivia Questions

Iceland has no McDonald’s at all. The last one closed in 2009 after a 2008 economic crisis and supply chain issues.

The city’s many geothermal pools, like Laugardalslaug, stay around 38°C (100°F) even in winter, thanks to Iceland’s volcanic activity.

Viking settler Ingólfur Arnarson saw geothermal steam and called it 'Reykjavik'—'Smoky Bay'—mistaking the vapor for smoke.

At just 64° north, Reykjavik edges out Helsinki and Nuuk—though Nuuk is a capital of a territory, not a sovereign state.

It does have streetlights. Geothermal energy heats homes and pavements, but the city is fully lit, especially during dark winter months.

The sun sets but still rises for a few hours. Even on the shortest day, Reykjavik gets about 4 hours of twilight, not total darkness.

Parts of the center are car-free, but the ban is partial—most streets still allow limited traffic, and residents can apply for permits.

The Icelandic Phallological Museum in Reykjavik displays over 280 specimens, including a human one donated by a 95-year-old explorer.