Activities
Hlemmur Food Hall
For decades Hlemmur was Reykjavík’s dingiest, dankest bus station. But after a complete overhaul, it has been reborn as a chic food hall loved by locals and visitors alike. Their motto? All kinds of food for all kinds of people – New Nordic cuisine and another fine dining, vegan options, Reykjavík’s trendy new bakery Brauð […]
Reykjavík
Reykjavík may be one of the smallest capital cities in Europe, but it still packs a powerful cultural punch and without a doubt, Reykjavik boasts endless opportunities for fun and adventure. The city is so much more than just a destination – it is a place of exciting possibilities surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Here you […]
The Settlement Exhibition
Step into the Viking Age. In 2001 archaeological reviews were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík, with some of the fragments found dating to before 871 AD. As part of the exhibition, the construction of Viking Age buildings is explained using multimedia technology and enhanced […]
Hallgrímskirkja church
Hallgrímskirkja is Iceland’s largest church and Reykjavík’s main landmark. The church sits high on Skólavörðuholt hill making it visible from almost anywhere in the city. Designed in 1937 as an embodiment of Icelandic National Style”, the building wasn’t finished until 1986, but you can see how the architect was inspired by the looming mountains and […]
Höfði house
Höfði House, built-in 1909, is one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík area. It’s best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov, a historical event that effectively marked the end of the Cold War. During this meeting images of the house […]
Perlan
Perlan is one of Reykjavík’s most notable landmarks. Perlan was built on top of six hot water tanks, each of which holds over 4 million litres of hot water. Perlan opened in 1991 and features The Glaciers and Ice Cave Exhibition Wonders of Iceland, a cafeteria, restaurant and an observation deck. Wonders of Iceland provides insight into […]
Viðey Island
Viðey Island, where art, history, and nature lie just beyond the city shore. This island has a unique place in Icelandic history, from panoramic views, nesting birds to the Yoko Ono’s famous Imagine Peace Tower, you’ll discover unspoiled nature only a few minutes away from the city by boat. Bird-life abounds on the island, outstanding […]
Swimming pools in Reykjavik
The first concrete swimming pool was constructed in Laugardalur in 1908, where hot water from nearby springs was pumped into the pool along with cold water from the Gvendarbrunnar wells. Today there are 17 public swimming pools in the Reykjavik area of various sizes and types. Visiting the pools is a popular pastime so guests […]
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
A harbour museum exploring Iceland’s dramatic relationship with the sea. The survival of a nation depended on generations of brave fishermen heading into the unknown. Over the centuries, methods of catching and working with fish transformed into a science that helped create a modern nation. Exhibitions and art facts bring our ocean history to life, […]
