For the town in Canada, see Reykjavik, Manitoba. Reykjavík (/ˈreɪkjəvɪk, -viːk/ RAYK-yə-vik, RAYK-yə-veek; Icelandic: [ˈreiːcaˌviːk]) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It has a latitude of 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state, and is a popular tourist destination.