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Reykjavik named Europe's top city for sleep in new study

Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, has been ranked as Europe's best city for a restful escape, according to a new study by luggage store Eminent.

  • Reykjavik achieved a sleep score of 99.2 out of 100.
  • The study considered factors such as noise, light, air pollution, and overnight temperatures.
  • Stockholm, Cork, Kaunas, and Gothenburg also featured in the top five.

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, has been identified as Europe's leading city for sleep, achieving a sleep score of 99.2 out of 100 in a new study by luggage store Eminent. The assessment considered factors including noise, light, and air pollution, alongside overnight temperatures.

The study highlighted Reykjavik's average summer minimum temperature of 8.9°C as ideal for sleep, noting its low noise and light pollution, and clean air. Following Reykjavik, Stockholm in Sweden ranked second with a sleep score of 96.11, experiencing zero tropical nights during summer and low light and sound pollution.

Ireland's Cork secured the third position, with Kaunas in Lithuania placing fourth and Gothenburg, another Swedish city, coming in fifth. The study was released as sleep deprivation reportedly affects almost one in three adults in Europe.

Why this matters: The sleep tourism industry is projected to grow by an additional $400 billion by 2028, building on its current global value of $690 billion.

What this means for you: If you are planning a trip and prioritising sleep, choosing a city with favourable environmental conditions for rest could be beneficial.

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