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Old Harbour & Grandi District
Once the heart of Reykjavík’s fishing industry, the Old Harbour and Grandi area has transformed into a lively waterfront neighbourhood where culture, cuisine, marine heritage and modern attractions meet.
Laugardalur
Laugardalur is among Reykjavík’s premier destinations for family fun and outdoor activity.
Viðey Island
Just a short ferry ride from downtown Reykjavík lies the island of Viðey, a peaceful haven of nature, history and art.
Hafnarfjörður
Get off the beaten track and take bus number 1 from downtown Reykjavík for 20 minutes to Hafnarfjörður. Harbour Village is perfect to explore on foot, with free museums, curious little jewellers, cafés, boutiques and galleries.
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Elliðaárdalur is an urban oasis: a lush, green valley where salmon leap in the river, waterfalls tumble through lava rock, and walking trails wind through woodlands.
Öskjuhlíð
Just a kilometre south of downtown Reykjavík, Öskjuhlíð is a wooded hill featuring forest trails, World War II relics, and views over the city skyline and domestic airport.
Reykjavík is One of the Best Places in the World to Experience the Northern Lights
If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list, there’s no better place—or time—than Reykjavík in 2025 and 2026.
Ráðagerði
A cozy restaurant in a historic house built before the 1900s. The house is located by the charming Grotta lighthouse with a surrounding nature reserve. Visiting Ráðagerði is like coming to the countryside, even though the place is only a 6 minutes drive from the city center. The view from the restaurant is incredibly unique. Surrounded by the sea and volcanic mountains in every direction…
Plan your travel
Everything you need to plan your time in Reykjavík, in one place.From getting here and getting around to practical tips for everyday travel, this is where you can find calm guidance before you arrive, and reassurance while you’re here.
Midnight Sun In Reykjavík
During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for witnessing one of nature's most magnificent shows on Earth - the setting of the midnight sun.