Reykjavik Attractions
Your comprehensive guide to Everything Reykjavik
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Known as the Golden circle tour, is a day tour that departs from Reykjavik daily. The Golden circle refers to the route of the tour, and the great attractions that are along the way. During the tour you will explore Thingvellir national park, Gullfoss waterfall and the famous geyser, Geysir. If you only plan to take one tour during your trip – this is the one. |
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Located between Keflavik International airport and Reykjavik is the Blue Lagoon. This wonderful natural spa is perfect way to relax and enjoy the breath taking scenery at the same time. There are trips available to and from The Blue Lagoon, from Reykjavik and Keflavik airport. |
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Perlan is one of the city’s landmarks and a unique architectural building. Built in 1988 this magnificent building is known by its glass dome that sits on top of big tanks that were used to store natural hot water. Today, you will find Reykjavik’s best viewing platform with a 360° view of the city and nearby areas, a fine rotating restaurant and a cafeteria. |
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A walk in the downtown area is a perfect way to spend a day. As you walk around there are many interesting things to discover. Drop by in city hall and check out the gigantic map of Iceland, feed the birds down by the pond, check out some of the local shops and take a walk down by the harbour. As you stroll around town it’s perfect to take a break once in a while at one of the local cafés or restaurants. |
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In Reykjavik there are three main shopping areas, Laugavegur shopping street / downtown, Kringlan mall and Smaralind mall. A walk down Laugavegur is a wonderful way to shop. There are numerous local stores offering local design on almost every level as well as stores with more known brands. |
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At Reykjavik harbour you will find whale watching companies that offer tours daily during from spring to fall. A close up encounter with these gentle giants is an once-in-a-lifetime experience that is hard to match. |
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Reykjavik is known for its vibrant nightlife. The downtown area is filled with clubs and bars of all sorts that usually are open until the break of dawn. As midnight passes you will see an increasing number of people walking around in downtown and partying as there is no tomorrow. |
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Hallgrimskirkja church is visible from almost anywhere in the city. The high tower is among the city’s highest building and offers a great view of the city. The tower is open to guests daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is 400 Isk for adults and 100 Isk for children 7-14 years old. |
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Reykjavik hosts a great selection of museums that cover anything from history to photography. Many are located in a walking distance from the downtown area. Most popular are the National Museum of Iceland, The Settlement Exhibition and the National Gallery of Iceland. |
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Geothermal pools can be found all around Iceland. Reykjavik alone has 5, one in each part of the city. Close to the centre is Laugardalslaug, a 50 meter outdoor geothermal pool with hot tubs, 86 meter long water slide & a thermal steam bath. |
