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.

Through the valley one of Iceland's best salmon-fishing rivers. Fishing is not allowed for everyone, to get a permit one will have to join Reykjavík's Fly-fishing Club and partake in an annual lottery. However, everybody is welcome to navigate the banks of the river, and perhaps see a hunter skillfully catch a salmon.

BIOEFFECT – the key to healthy, dense and youtful skin.

BIOEFFECT was founded by three Icelandic scientists when they discovered, after over a decade of research, a way to bioengineer a plant-based human replica of EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) in barley plants. EGF is one of the most important growth factors for skin, helping to boost production of collagen and elastin to maintain healthy, dense and youthful skin.

Perlan – the Pearl – is an immersive museum that showcases Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes and nature in an accessible and engaging way. Its impressive hands-on, interactive exhibits and shows explain the country’s landforms, geology and wildlife. State-of-the-art technology elevates Perlan from an ordinary museum to one that guests will find innovative and memorable.

The Reykjavik Sports Alliance manages the ice skating rink in Laugardalur according to an agreement with the city authorities. The skating rink is a huge structure, measuring 3,700 square meters in size, of which 1,800 square meters are cool. The skating rink seats up to 1,000 people. Great emphasis has always been placed on the public having easy access to the palace, but also the Skautafélag Reykjavíkur has its exercises and competition facilities in the building.

The ice skating rink is temporarily closed due to Covid 19. It will open again in september 2020.