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Why choose Reykjavík
From its beautiful nature to its thriving cultural scene, Reykjavík offers something for everyone. Explore parks, go hiking, and witness the Northern Lights. Dive into its rich music and film culture, savor its creative culinary scene, and unwind in geothermal pools. Nurturing, inclusive, and lively, Reykjavík awaits your adventure, day and night.
What type of Reykjavík traveller are you?
There’s more than one way to find your way around Reykjavík. You might have a map open on your phone, or you might put it away and see what happens. You might spend an afternoon exploring the city’s streets, or
Reykjavík Green Belt
Just beyond Reykjavík’s city limits, nature takes over. Lava fields, mountains and wide-open wilderness form the capital’s vast green escape.
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.
Top Free Things To Do In Reykjavík
Reykjavík can easily be enjoyed on a budget. However, it's worth mentioning that the best bang-for-the-buck is the Reykjavík City Card, which offers free access to all major museums, swimming pools and art galleries in the city. Read more about it HERE.
Reykjavík City Museum: Explore All Five Museums
Discover the wonders of Reykjavík City Museum, featuring five unique museums that showcase Iceland’s rich history, art, and culture. Perfect for visitors of all ages!
Vikings in Reykjavík: Village, Museum, Hotel, and Restaurant
Immerse yourself in Reykjavík’s Viking heritage. Visit the Viking village, explore the museum, stay at themed hotels, and dine at authentic Viking restaurants.
Parking in Reykjavík
If you're visiting Reykjavík for the first time and planning to rent a car, parking is easy once you understand the city's parking zones, payment options, and basic rules. Paid parking is managed by Reykjavík Parking Service and is concentrated mainly in the city centre.
Reykjavík for travel trade professionals
Tour operators and travel agents have their work cut out for them when it comes to choosing between the numerous stunning locations in Iceland. We understand that tourists are excited about visiting glaciers, geysers and black beaches, but we would like to suggest that tour operators and travel agents plan a day in Reykjavík for every visitor.
Innipúkinn Music Festival this weekend in Reykjavík!
The Innipúkinn annual music festival will be held in Reykjavík for the 18th time over this Merchants’ Weekend (Verslunarmannahelgi). Starting tomorrow afternoon and goes on until deep in the night on Sunday. The venues this year will be Bryggjan, Messinn Grandi and the area around them. Merchant’s Weekend is known for its many outdoor festivals. There is at least one in every part of the…