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Thrihnukagigur
Þríhnúkagígur, anglicized as Thrihnukagigur, literally translated as Three Peaks Crater) is a dormant volcano near Reykjavík. Covering a 3,270 square metres (35,200 sq ft) area and a depth of 213 meters (699 ft), it has not erupted in the past 4000 years.
See & Do
Check out all the things you can see and do here in Reykjavík, there is just so much to see and do!
Gljúfrasteinn museum
Gljúfrasteinn is a writers museum. It was the home and workplace of Halldór Laxness (winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955) and his family for more than half a century. It has now been opened to the public as a museum, unchanged from when Laxness lived there.
How to have a running vacation in Reykjavík
Part workout, part cultural immersion, running vacations are rapidly becoming one of the most rewarding ways to explore a destination. Reykjavík boasts beautiful nature in every direction. Combining a running event with a holiday isn’t just a trend but also a chance to shape the experience: stay longer and immerse yourself in nature, culture, and flavours.
Currency, credit cards and banks
Everything you need to know about payments and using cash and credit cards in Iceland.
Respecting diversity LGBTQIA+ Reykjavík
Reykjavik is very proud of its LGBTQ+ community and has become quite the beacon of rainbow-coloured light in the past few years.
Hiking and running in Reykjavík
Reykjavík boasts beautiful nature in every direction. From mountains to islands and expansive green spaces like Heiðmörk, experiencing the outdoors is effortless. Whether hiking through rugged terrain or exploring tranquil trails, Reykjavík offers diverse landscapes right on its doorstep.
Recharge in Reykjavik
Reykjavík is situated in a place of natural beauty, half surrounded by majestic mountains, which are visible from just about everywhere in the city on a clear day.
Mosfellsbær & Mosfellsdalur
With outdoor activities as its greatest attraction, get ready for a journey of beautiful hikes in diverse landscapes, historic sites, wool shopping and more, all within the Mountain Borough area.
Reykjavík museums and culture guide: Explore at your own pace
To understand the resilient spirit of the Icelandic people, look at their past. These Reykjavík museums focus on the unique culture and history of an island nation that survived in the North Atlantic. Here are some top history museums in Reykjavík you can explore at your own pace.