Reykjavík in July: Yes, You Can Swim in Iceland🇮🇸

Reykjavík in mid-July is not what most people expect.
There are no extremes—no blizzards, no blazing heat—just a soft, steady rhythm that makes you slow down, breathe deeper, and look closer. It’s a city that doesn’t try to impress you… but somehow ends up staying in your mind long after you’ve left.

In this video, I captured a different side of Iceland. No dramatic waterfalls, no volcanic eruptions. Just the calm, cinematic essence of Reykjavík during its most subtle season. Streets hum gently with quiet life. The sky never fully darkens. Locals sip coffee by the harbor, seagulls glide low over the sea, and if you’re brave enough… you swim.

Yes, I swam in Iceland in July. The water was cold, sharp, and electrifying—but strangely peaceful. It felt like a reset, like I was floating inside the very soul of the place. That’s what this video is really about: finding stillness in surprising places.

Shot entirely handheld in 4K, with ambient soundscapes and soft transitions, this isn’t just a travel vlog—it’s a visual journal. A love letter to slow mornings, cool water, and quiet moments that don’t demand your attention but deserve it.

📍Reykjavik, Iceland
🎥Shot & edited by @ruslancholic

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