Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja is Reykjavík's iconic Lutheran church. At 73 metres high, Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church in the country and derives its name from Hall...

Imagine Peace Tower

On 9 October 2007, artist Yoko Ono presented her Imagine Peace Tower in Viðey. The permanent installation is a tower of light projected skywards from a white...

Laugavegur Market Street

A lively street full of shops, restaurants and cafés in Reykjavík, ideal for strolling, shopping and enjoying city life.

Perlan

Perlan occupies a prominent position high above Öskjuhlíð, just outside the city centre, overlooking Nauthólsvík beach and Reykjavík domestic airport.

Laugardalslaug

The city of Reykjavik has many public thermal pools scattered throughout its neighbourhoods and suburbs, each with its own unique style. The largest and most...

Sky Lagoon

A magical place surrounded by crystal clear waters and lush vegetation offers a unique experience with breathtaking ocean views and a relaxing atmosphere. Hi...

Harpa

Iceland's main concert hall and conference centre, Harpa, opened to the public on 4 May 2011.

Laugardalur

Laugardalur, or "Hot Spring Valley", is a family-friendly recreational area a few kilometres east of the centre of Reykjavik.

Sun Traveller

Sólfarið, or "The Sun Traveller", is an iconic statue along Reykjavík's coastline. It was erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the city of Reykjav...

Reykjavik Port

Take advantage of the free time to visit the city's harbour and enjoy the beauty of the sea, the boats and taste fresh seafood in the nearby restaurants.

Reykjavík Airport

This is Reykjavík's city airport, mainly used for domestic flights. Not to be confused with Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

National Museum of Iceland

The National Museum of Iceland, located next to the University of Iceland campus, features a major exhibition of over 2000 artefacts from all over Iceland an...

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

In Iceland, the sea is usually too cold to tempt swimmers... but in Reykjavik's Nautholsvik Bay, a thermal beach has been created, where naturally warm water...

Árbær Open Air Museum

To get an idea of what life was like in the old days of Reykjavík, you should visit the Árbæjarsafn Open Air Museum.

Reykjavík City Council

Occupying a prominent position at the northern end of Reykjavík's central pond, Tjörnin, Reykjavík City Hall is a modern concrete and glass building that flo...

Austurvöllur

Austurvöllur is a square in the centre of Reykjavik, surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops.

The Settlement Exhibition

"The Settlement Exhibition in Reykjavík came about when, in 2001, construction sites in Aðalstræti, in the centre of Reykjavík, uncovered archaeological rema...