Family Friendly
Families will find plenty of fun activities in Reykjavik - splashing about in a thermal pool, trying on Viking armour, or viewing some of the largest mammals on earth at close quarters - the list is endless.
Thermal Pools
The city's thermal pools are a favourite with children and most have facilities such as waterslides, fountains and floating toys. The thermal beach at Nautholsvik is also a great place to take the family on a sunny summer's day.
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Lake Tjornin and Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park
A popular Reykjavik family activity is to feed the ducks at Tjornin Lake. For more animal fun, the Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park in Laugardalur Valley is an ideal place for a family outing. The zoo houses about 150 animals of 19 species, including farmyard animals and wild animals such as seals and reindeer. After viewing the animals at close quarters, perhaps watching the seals being fed or riding and Icelandic horse, the children can enjoy the rides and activities in the adjacent Family Park.
Museums
Reykjavik museums offer a great combination of fun and learning. The National Museum and Saga Museum allow the children to experience in an interactive way how the Vikings fought and feasted. Live actors at the open-air Reykjavik City Museum - Arbaejarsafn offer an insight into how people in Reykjavik lived in the old days.
Natural Wonders
What better way to amaze the little ones than by viewing nature's wonders first-hand? The magnificent countryside around Reykjavik is an open text book on nature and geology. Children will be fascinated by the sight of bubbling hot springs, gleaming glaciers and thundering waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. Outdoor activities such as horse-riding and whale watching are sure to be a hit with the kids and an unforgettable experience for the whole family.