Best Things To Do in Reykjavik, Iceland

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THINGS TO SEE

  • Gullfoss Waterfall
  • Hallgrimskirkja
  • The Pearl
  • Harpa Conference And Concert Center
  • National Museum Of Iceland
  • Solfar Or Sun Voyager Sculpture
  • Minjasafn Reykjavíkur
  • Volcano House
  • Laugardalslaug
  • Icelandic Phallological MuseumOpen Air Folk Museum Or Arbaejarsafn
  • Domkirkjan
  • Videy Island
  • Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
  • The Culture House
  • Reykjavík Domestic Animal Zoo
  • National Gallery Of Iceland
  • Arbaejarlaug
  • Laugar Spa
  • Blue Lagoon

Below we have a list of things to do in Reykjavik and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Reykjavik getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Reykjavik with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Reykjavik

Here is the list of things to do in Reykjavik and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Gullfoss Waterfall

    Outdoors, Nature

    Gullfoss waterfall may not be one of the biggest waterfalls but is definitely splendid in its own way! Gullfoss has a dramatic 32 meter drop in the 70 meter deep narrow cannon - a natural wonder of the world. In the beginning of 20th century the owners had rented the waterfalls to scientists in order to use them to generate hydroelectricity, they however failed to do so and the falls were hand...Read more
  2. Hallgrimskirkja

    4.5 (5221 Votes)
    Hallgrimskirkja

    Church, Religious Site, Architecture

    It took the architect Guojon Samuelsson over 34 years to build the 74 meters high church; unfortunately he could not live to see his marvelous design! Built in 1974 the aw-inspiring church is situated right in the center of Reykjavik, the columns are made out of volcanic basalt. It also features a gargantuan pipe organ designed by Johannes Klais – a German organ builder. This organ is 15 ...Read more
  3. National Museum Of Iceland

    4.4 (4654 Votes)
    National Museum Of Iceland

    Museum

    The national museum of Iceland is nothing but an engaging thoughtful and informative collection of Icelandic cultural treasures. Established in 1863 with just about 15 artefacts, now houses a huge compilation of 300,000 artefacts and about 4 million photographs. Divided into 3 floors the 1st and 2nd floor displays finds right from the Vikings age to the 20th century in chronological order. One ...Read more
  4. Sun Voyager Sculpture

    4.5 (5463 Votes)
    Sun Voyager Sculpture

    Outdoors, Walking Area

    Facing the splendid mount Esja is this landmark as designed and created by Jon Gunnar Arnason. This sleek structure resembles a Viking ship and was made in honour of the Viking voyages thereby was named ‘Solfar’ or Sun Voyager. It sits amidst the vast Atlantic ocean and has happily made to almost every other postcard from Iceland! The spot is ideal for a jog a stroll or to just sit ...Read more
  5. Reykjadalur Hot Springs

    4.7 (2212 Votes)
    Reykjadalur Hot Springs

    Hiking Trail, Hot Spring

    ‘Reykjadalur’ means ‘smoking valley’. 45 kilometres out of Reykjavik, the drive to the hot springs alone makes the trip worth it, taking you past some of Iceland’s beautiful landscape. You’ll find the trailhead from where you must hike to the hot springs. The mountain here, Mt. Hengill, is an extinct volcano. From the parking lot at the trailhead you’ll...Read more
  6. Arbaejarsafn

    4.5 (3407 Votes)
    Arbaejarsafn

    Museum

    The open air museum was founded to suffice the need to restore the old Reykjavik traditions. When the society saw the extreme modernisation and their culture losing its roots and the city council decided to establish a museum that preserves ‘Old Reykjavik’. The visit takes you back in time with the array of houses, hay making, goldsmith’s workshop, printing press and everythin...Read more
  7. Reykjavik 871 2 Settlement Museum

    History Museum, Exhibition

    The name refers to the years 871, plus or minus two years, which is the approximate date of the oldest settlement in Reykjavik. Found in an excavation at Adalstraeti, the settlement location is now the main Viking Age exhibition of the city. The primary attraction is a 10th century longhouse, supplemented by other relics found from the settlement age. Using cutting edge technology to create imm...Read more
  8. The Pearl

    4.4 (4712 Votes)
    The Pearl

    Garden, Food And Drinks, Leisure, Architecture

    Overlooking the whole of Reykjavik is The Pearl, a dome shaped building captivating millions of tons of hot water! The walk towards the dome itself is extremely refreshing with perfectly landscaped garden and artificial geysers. The building was designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson. The dome houses a revolving an upmarket restaurant which gives an exquisite dining experience to the guests, the deli...Read more
  9. Volcano House

    4.1 (4667 Votes)
    Volcano House

    Educational Site

    The volcano house showcases two films on the powerful volcanic eruptions in Iceland. The film skilfully pictures the eruption on Heimaey on 23rd Janury 1973, the devastating eruption caused about 5000 of citizens to flee and be transported to Iceland another film documents the eruption in Eyafjallajokull. Along with what went during the eruption it also shows the geological history of Iceland a...Read more
  10. Bridge America - Europe

    4.3 (995 Votes)
    Bridge America - Europe

    Bridge

    It’s possible you will never find another attraction like this anywhere else in the world. Did you know that Iceland is located right on the mid-Atlantic ridge, the division line of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates? At this location you can stand on the exact point of fissure between the two plates. This is also the only place in the world where a continental ridge rises ab...Read more
  11. Harpa Conference And Concert Center

    Performance, Concert, Convention Center, Architecture

    Opened in 2011, the center primarily functions as a concert hall, serving as home to four music companies: the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, The Icelandic Opera, The Reykjavik Big Band, and Maximus Musicus. It also hosts music festivals. Additionally, it’s a conference and exhibitions center. The architecture of the building is notable. At a casual glance it looks like a huge block of glass...Read more
  12. Lagafellslaug In Mosfellsbaer

    Water Park, Swimming Pool

    This public swimming pool is almost a mini water park. The main attraction here the 25 meter long swimming pool, but that’s hardly the only reason to come. Best of all, all the pools here are thermally heated. Soak up the heat in the three hot tubs, with temperatures at 40-42 degrees Celsius. One of those tubs is a Jacuzzi. There is also a steam room and a sauna. There’s a play area...Read more
  13. Grotta Lighthouse

    Light House

    When it comes to lighthouses, you’re almost guaranteed great photo opportunities, and this one delivers. It’s not just because it’s at the tip of the Seltjarnarnes peninsula with lovely views of the Faxafloi bay, even though that helps. The best time to come here is after dusk and before dawn, when the night sky is dancing with the lights of the aurora borealis. It can take a ...Read more
  14. Saga Museum

    4.1 (1066 Votes)
    Saga Museum

    History Museum

    This is a museum of folkloric history, where key moments in Icelandic history are created in life-sized exhibits. Following the chronological sequence of exhibits gives the visitors a very good idea of Icelandic national identity. Locals especially love the attention to details, as a number of the full sized replicas of important historical figures are based on tales taken out of Viking sagas a...Read more
  15. Vikin Maritime Museum

    4.2 (789 Votes)
    Vikin Maritime Museum

    Museum

    There is no separating Iceland’s identity from its maritime heritage. Caught between two oceans, the island’s people depended for a long time on the sea to provide them with food and raw materials. This museum in Reykjavik’s harbour is thus dedicated mainly to the fishing heritage of these peoples. It focuses on how fish farming has evolved over the centuries, particularly in ...Read more

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  • I would like to take a trip to Reykjavik to see the Northern lights and to take a dog sled ride too! Is this possible? Mike

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  • Are there taxis or UBER in Reykjavik that would take us from our cruise ship to Perlam and return?

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    • As far as I know, there is no uber in Reykjavík. But you can take a taxi from any of the designated taxi stands and explore the city. You can also consider using city buses. 

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