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Summer in Reykjavík
With almost 24 hours of daylight during the summer, Reykjavík truly becomes the city that never sleeps, where you can enjoy a number of popular summertime activities including whale-watching, sea-fishing, horse-back-riding and trips to the many natural wonders nearby.
Accessible Reykjavík
Reykjavík welcomes everyone. Find practical info on accessible attractions, routes, and services.
Top ten things to do in Reykjavík in summer
If you’re in Reykjavík in the summer months, be prepared for an extraordinary energy boost that only comes with being in a city where night-time never falls. Read the article for our favourite summertime activities.
Reykjavík Art Museum - Ásmundarsafn
The sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) designed, worked and lived in this beautiful building now serving as a part of Reykjavík Art Museum. The white dome structure is surrounded by Sveinsson’s sculptures in the garden, both his earlier massive figures and his later light abstract compositions. The inside of the building offers a unique experience as the artist’s design, inspired by…
Ten things to do on a rainy day in Reykjavík
When you have the Gulf Stream as your next-door neighbour you can only expect the weather to become a little (or even a lot) wet, so even though it’s summertime in the land of the midnight sun, there’s always the chance of a rainy day and you should definitely prepare by packing your waterproofs, or alternatively, you could get some while you’re in town.
Safe travel
Good preparation is the key to a safe and enjoyable trip in Iceland. Weather conditions can change quickly, roads may close with little notice, and travel in remote areas requires careful planning.
Seltjarnarnes
Just a few minutes from downtown Reykjavík you’ll find Point Panorama. Surrounded by the ocean, Seltjarnarnes peninsula draws visitors and locals alike for inspiring walks and thrilling cycling paths with panoramic views of magnificent nature, the mountains and the sea.
Heiðmörk
Get ready for the diverse landscapes and unbelievable lava formations of Heiðmörk Nature Reserve. Enjoy hiking, fishing or horseback riding, walk among the 26 species of trees and spot some of the 60 species of wild birds. Watch the northern lights away from the city lights. You can experience the diversity of Icelandic nature all within the capital.
Geothermal Pools & Spas
Swimming pools in Iceland are nothing like in most European Cities. If you truly want to follow in the footsteps of the locals, you should visit one of Reykjavík's 18 swimming pools.
New Year’s bonfires and areas for fireworks in Reykjavík
New Year’s Bonfires (Áramótabrennur) will be in ten places in Reykjavík this year and in a similar manner as before. You can join the locals and experience old age customs and traditions of the New Year’s celebration.