Sightseeing
Brilliant to see the city from the tower, and a photo in front is a must!
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Brilliant to see the city from the tower, and a photo in front is a must!
You can see this monument from the back windows of the apartment, but we recommend a walk to it with the added bonus of the mountain view.
193 locals recommend
Sun Voyager
You can see this monument from the back windows of the apartment, but we recommend a walk to it with the added bonus of the mountain view.
Wonderful stroll surrounded by local fauna, cute cafe in the middle of the garden, nice to sit outside for a meal and a drink on sunny days.
Reykjavik City Botanic Garden
GrasagarðinumWonderful stroll surrounded by local fauna, cute cafe in the middle of the garden, nice to sit outside for a meal and a drink on sunny days.
Created by Yoko Ono to honour the memory of John Lennon, visible from Reykjavik in winter darkness but a visit to the island of Videy, where it is located, is a short and nice ferry ride away.
10 locals recommend
Imagine Peace Tower
Created by Yoko Ono to honour the memory of John Lennon, visible from Reykjavik in winter darkness but a visit to the island of Videy, where it is located, is a short and nice ferry ride away.
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataContemporary art, cool giftshop :)
Icelandic Phallological Museum
2 KalkofnsvegurAs creepy as it sounds.
A wonderful dive into the settlement of Iceland, standing on monuments from the first settlers in Reykjavik.
86 locals recommend
The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiA wonderful dive into the settlement of Iceland, standing on monuments from the first settlers in Reykjavik.
Interesting exhibitions with a café with a view on top of old hot water tanks.
454 locals recommend
Perlan
Interesting exhibitions with a café with a view on top of old hot water tanks.
Brilliant place, old swords, original relics, unique. Fun to see with kids of all ages. Nice coffee shop and a good gift shop (especially if you need to bring gifts home!)
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataBrilliant place, old swords, original relics, unique. Fun to see with kids of all ages. Nice coffee shop and a good gift shop (especially if you need to bring gifts home!)
If you dream of swimming in the cold Atlantic and jump into a geothermal hot tub afterwards, this is your place.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
If you dream of swimming in the cold Atlantic and jump into a geothermal hot tub afterwards, this is your place.
A favourite swimming pool, afterwards a visit to Ísbúð Vesturbæjar for a Bragðarefur / or brunch/lunch/dinner at Kaffi Vest.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataA favourite swimming pool, afterwards a visit to Ísbúð Vesturbæjar for a Bragðarefur / or brunch/lunch/dinner at Kaffi Vest.
Having Bragðarefur at Ísbúð Vesturbæjar is like seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A must. Especially after a visit to the Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool.
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurHaving Bragðarefur at Ísbúð Vesturbæjar is like seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. A must. Especially after a visit to the Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool.
Breathtaking view, infinity pool with a view towards Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Highly recommended.
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörBreathtaking view, infinity pool with a view towards Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Highly recommended.
Blue Lagoon
A must. Remember to book your tickets beforehand.
A virtual experience of Iceland from above. Not for those sensitive to strobe lights and/or prone to motion sickness.
59 locals recommend
FlyOver Iceland
43 FiskislóðA virtual experience of Iceland from above. Not for those sensitive to strobe lights and/or prone to motion sickness.
Whales of Iceland
Almost like swimming with whales :)
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Beautiful in the sunset.
A tomato focused restaurant in a pretty big tomato greenhouse. Interesting and fun. The tomato cocktails are interesting.. Paired with a visit to the Secret Lagoon makes it a killer combo.
149 locals recommend
Friðheimar
FriðheimarA tomato focused restaurant in a pretty big tomato greenhouse. Interesting and fun. The tomato cocktails are interesting.. Paired with a visit to the Secret Lagoon makes it a killer combo.
Rural geothermal lagoon that is maybe not so secret anymore but one of a kind and off the beaten track.
134 locals recommend
Secret Lagoon Iceland
HvammsvegurRural geothermal lagoon that is maybe not so secret anymore but one of a kind and off the beaten track.
A national park and geological wonder of two tectonic plates meeting and pulling apart, slowly but surely.
311 locals recommend
Thingvellir National Park
A national park and geological wonder of two tectonic plates meeting and pulling apart, slowly but surely.
Geysir
333See Geysir as a part of the Golden Circle tour.
Gullfoss
A part of the Golden Circle tour.