Shopping
For a relatively small city, Reykjavík is a shopper’s paradise. There is literally something for everyone, charming little street boutiques, beautiful local and international design stores or large shopping malls with a great variety of stores.
Enjoy Reykjavík on a Budget
Explore Reykjavík on a budget with tips on free attractions, cheap eats, public transport, and the City Card. Discover how to save while enjoying Iceland’s capital.
Explore Reykjavik like a local
There are definitely plenty of attractions that are popular with everyone who comes to Iceland. What will be covered here is how to explore the capital area of Reykjavik as less of a tourist and more of a native.
Nature & Wildlife Tours
Are you a fan of the open sea, or do you thrill at the adventure on four wheels? Maybe you're dreaming of connecting with nature on horseback, or you're all about exploring city streets on foot. Check out the various tours available in Reykjavík.
Icelandia
Icelandia is one of Iceland's leading tour operators. Icelandia's companies include Reykjavík Excursions, Flybus, Icelandic Mountain Guides, Iceland Rovers, Dive.is and Activity Iceland, all of which ensure safe, enjoyable, and eco-conscious travels and adventures throughout Iceland.
Elliðaárdalur
A 15-minute bus ride from central Reykjavík lies Elliðaárdalur Valley, a large green, public space. It's a very popular destination with the locals for all sorts of outdoor activities, including jogging, biking, walking, horseback riding, fishing, and playing.
Rainbow Reykjavík
March 07.-10. 2019 heralds the start of the 8th annual Rainbow Reykjavík LGBT Winter Pride Festival in Reykjavík. The Pride programme offers a mixture of nature, activities, culture, cuisine, music and nightlife. It starts on the 7th of March with Welcome bubbles at the Pink Iceland office followed by Queer Bingo and if we're lucky with the weather forecast there will be a hunt for the…
THRIFT SHOPS IN REYKJAVÍK
Shopping in Iceland is usually not a very budget-friendly activity. Luckily for shopping-enthusiasts, there’s a large number of thrift stores in the Reykjavik area. These stores sell all kinds of stuff, ranging from household wares to rare gems of fashionable clothing and jewellery. Iceland seems to have a knack for this kind of aesthetic, it's almost as if the best things just continue to…
Nordic House
The Nordic House in Reykjavík is a cultural institution opened in 1968 and operated by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Its goal is to foster and support cultural connections between Iceland and the other Nordic countries. To this end, the Nordic House organizes a diverse program of cultural events and exhibitions. The house is the venue for front row activities in the Icelandic cultural…
TourDesk
TourDesk is a booking portal offering a wide range of private tours, self-drive tours, and guided tours. With over 1.000 tours and activities at your fingertips, everyone can find what they are looking for. From informative and enchanting bus tours to amazing boat tours or helicopter tours, and everything in between. With TourDesk you can plan your stay in Iceland down to the minute detail and…