Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, is a unique and fascinating location. The city is known for its stunning natural beauty, versatile architecture and friendly and helpful inhabitants. Reykjavík is situated on the shores of Iceland’s second biggest bay, Faxaflói. This small city has a mix of modern buildings and traditional Icelandic houses from different eras, with colourful roofs and a playful atmosphere. A few buildings and landmarks are prominent in Reykjavík, Hallgrímskirkja Church which stands tall at 74 meters with its unique design inspired by basalt columns found in nature; Harpa Concert Hall, its glass exterior reflects the surrounding mountains and ocean, making it a stunning sight both day and night; Perlan Museum and Observation Deck is another famous landmark in Reykjavík, built on old water storage tanks in the 80’s. The view from the top of Perlan is astounding and gives you a panoramic view of the city with its prominent mountain in the background, Mt. Esja. Reykjavík is a buzzing modern city and offers many opportunities for locations, both interior and exterior.
Reykjavík
Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
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Climate
The weather is Reykjanes Peninsula can be described as harsh and unpredictable like the rest of the country. The region experiences strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional snowfall throughout the year. The temperature can vary greatly from day to day, with summer temperatures ranging from 10°c to 15°c and winter temperatures dropping as low as -5°c. Visitors should come prepared for any type of weather.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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Easy access to most of Reykjavík. Downtown is the hardest area to install big basecamps but there are available lots situated within 1 kilometre from wherever you want to shoot. The traffic between districts can be a nightmare from 7:30 - 9:00 and again from 16:00 - 18:00.
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Basecamp and facilities
Reykjavík is already a popular filming location and offers many possibilities for all kinds of camps and offices or facilities to be rented for long or shorter periods of time. All our equipment rentals are in Reykjavík, most of our production companies and a few studios sets available for leasing.
Risk factors
Depending on where you shoot.
Visitors
As a capital, Reykjavík is a buzzing with tourist. The greater Reykjavík area is around 1.042 square kilometres with 230 thousand inhabitants.
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