Popular sights in the capital area

There is so much to see here in Reykjavík. There are monuments and historical buildings in the city centre and all kinds of interesting museums and galleries spread around the capital. Furthermore, there are so many beautiful nature spots in all corners of the city!

Krýsuvík

Not too far from the centre of Hafnarfjörður rest the remarkable solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where

Viðey Island

Unspoiled nature reigns on the island of Viðey, which has a unique place in Icelandic history.

The Island of Grótta and Grótta Lighthouse

The island of Grótta is a unique natural pearl in the western part of the capital region.

Mount Esja

The mountain Esja (914 m (2,999 ft)), often called Esjan, is situated in about 10 km to the north of

Mount Úlfarsfell

Úlfarsfell is a mountain located in Mosfellsbær, a town which is a part of the Reykjavík capital are

Heiðmörk nature reserve

Heiðmörk is the largest outdoor area in the vicinity of Reykjavík and belongs to the Green Scarf tha

Klambratún park

Klambratún is one of the largest public parks in Reykjavik and puts a great look on the Hlíðar ne

Hallargarðurinn public park

Hallargarðurinn at Fríkirkjuvegur is a beautiful public parks in Reykjavik.

The pond and Hljómskálagarðurinn park

Few open areas in Reykjavik occupy a more solid place in the hearts of the city's inhabitants than T

Sky Lagoon

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Reykjavik Botanical Garden

Reykjavik Botanical Garden is a living museum in the open air.

Laugardalur valley and park

Laugardalur valley and park is undoubtedly the most popular outdoor area of Reykjavik, as the area i

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Seljatjörn Pond

In the center of Seljahverfi in Breiðholt is a large green area around a man-made settling pond call

Elliðaárdalur

Elliðaárdalur (Elliða river valley) is one of the largest green areas within the urban center of Rey

Perlan Museum

Perlan resembles a pearl sitting on top of Reykjavík.

Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Harpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and most distinguished landmarks.

Hallgrímskirkja church

Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík.

Árbær Open Air Museum

Árbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957.

Maritime Museum

The Reykjavík Maritime Museum is located by the old harbour in Reykjavík, in a building that was

The Settlement Exhibition

The Settlement Exhibition - Reykjavik 871± 2 deals with the settlement of Reykjavík.

Saga Museum

From the time of the earliest settlers, history is brought to life in a unique and exciting way.<

Whales of Iceland

The Whales of Iceland Exhibition consists of 23 man-made life-size models of the various whale sp

Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir

Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóha

Reykjavík Art Museum - Ásmundarsafn

The sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) designed, worked, and lived in this beautiful buildin

Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús

The old harbour warehouse, Hafnarhús, offers a progressive exhibition program with local and inte

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

The museum’s exhibitions focus on Icelandic photography, works from Collection and works of forei

Hafnarfjörður Museum

Hafnarfjörður Museum is a museum of cultural artefacts and photographs of Hafnarfjörður town.

Öskjuhlíð

Öskjuhlíð is a beautiful woodland area surrounding Perlan—one of Reykjavík's stunning landma

Mount Helgafell

Formed in the late Ice Age when a volcano erupted under a glacier, today Helgafell Mountain anchors

Elliðavatn lake

Elliðavatn is a lake situated in the area of Reykjavík.

Reynisvatn lake

Reynisvatn is one of many small lakes within the city limits of Reykjavík and is located in Grafarho

Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo

Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo offers great fun all year round. Not just Farm Animals The Zoo has a

The Icelandic Phallological Museum

Housing the worldʹs largest collection of penises, the Icelandic Phallological Museum offers visi

The Punk Museum

The Icelandic Punk Museum salutes the Icelandic punk and new wave scene that started in Iceland in 1

Museum of Design and Applied Art

The founding charter of the Museum of Design and Applied Art states that the Museum is to collect

Old Harbour

The old harbour is the heart of Reykjavík and the catalyst to its formation.

City Hall

City Hall is the home of a huge 3D printed map of Iceland on the ground floor.

Grandi Area

Just off the city centre lies Reykjavík’s old harbour area known as Grandi.

Alþingi - Parliament House

Parliament House, which stands on Austurvöllur square, was built in 1880–81.

Hvaleyrarvatn lake

A picturesque lake surrounded by forest and greenery.

Leiðarendi cave

Leiðarendi is a lava tube located in a lava field close to Bláfjöll, the Blue Mountains, in southwes

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