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Jun
52°F 11°C
43°F 6°C
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54°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
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Islenski Hesturinn, The Icelandic Horse - Riding Tours
Islenski Hesturinn, The Icelandic Horse - Riding Tours
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Ranked #1 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 153 reviews
The only horse rental in Reykjavík, Iceland
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Gullfloss (Golden Waterfall)
Gullfloss (Golden Waterfall)
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Ranked #2 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 403 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Golden Circle Route
Golden Circle Route
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Ranked #3 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 642 reviews

Ideal for short-stay visitors, this scenic driving route through southwestern Iceland features excellent scenery and major sights. The Geysirs, Gulfoss, Thingvellir, and the new... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Hallgrimur's Church (Hallgrimskirkja)
Hallgrimur's Church (Hallgrimskirkja)
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Ranked #4 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 287 reviews

The tower of Hallgrimskirkja is clearly visible from many points in Reykjavik and serves as a navigational landmark.  Completed in 1974, the splendid basalt cathedral is open... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Harpa Conference & Concert Center
Harpa Conference & Concert Center
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Ranked #5 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews

Harpa, the new concert and conference center in Reykjavik, is a must see. It is situated at the harbor with fantastic view over the harbor. The glass wall by Olafur Eliasson is... more »

National Museum of Iceland
National Museum of Iceland
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Ranked #6 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 113 reviews

  Iceland's National Museum was established on 24 February 1863. Up until that time Icelandic museum pieces had been preserved and kept in Danish collections. During it's first... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Reykjavik City Museum
Reykjavik City Museum
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Ranked #7 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Cinema No2
Cinema No2
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Ranked #8 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: The Cinema at Old Harbour Village No2 is located in the loft of an old fishermen´s dwellings, where the fishermen used to... more » Owner description: The Cinema at Old Harbour Village No2 is located in the loft of an old fishermen´s dwellings, where the fishermen used to mend their nets, tar their boats, salt their fish and overnight in bed bunks. Redoing the loft the atmosphere of the old life was kept as much as possible, even so that the salt smell still lingers, but the main object was to provide ideal settings for showing quality Icelandic nature and documentary films. By reading the reviews of our vistors on The Trip Advisor pages it seems that we are having success ... « less
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Laugardalur Park
Laugardalur Park
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Ranked #9 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Solfar (Sun Voyager) Sculpture
Solfar (Sun Voyager) Sculpture
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Ranked #10 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Volcano House
Volcano House
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Ranked #11 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Owner description: Volcano House is one of the popular tourist attractions in Reykjavik.This is the place where one can learn about the... more » Owner description: Volcano House is one of the popular tourist attractions in Reykjavik.This is the place where one can learn about the Icelandic volcanoes by watching high quality movies that were created for the Volcano House. Moreover, there is a great lava stones collection, souvenir shop and the collection of arts of the famous Icelandic artists and a fine café that offers Icelandic and international dishes such as Icelandic shark, soup, hot sandwiches, quality coffee, Icelandic cakes, Icelandic beer, a variety of wines and spirits in the Volcano House. The popularity of the Volcano House is constantly growing beside the tourists and the local population. This place can be easily listed in both attractions, nightlife and shopping category. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Gljufrasteinn-Laxness Museum
Gljufrasteinn-Laxness Museum
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Ranked #12 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Gljufrasteinn - Laxness museum was the home and workplace of Halldor Laxness (winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in... more » Owner description: Gljufrasteinn - Laxness museum was the home and workplace of Halldor Laxness (winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955) and his family for more than half a century. It is now opened to the public as a museum, unchanged from when Laxness lived there. In the reception building you can buy tickets, souvenirs, books, and watch a multimedia presentation dedicated to Laxness’s life and work. Visitors can take walks in the beautiful countryside as well. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  6.6 miles from city centre
Laugardalslaug
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Ranked #13 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
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Ranked #14 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Open-Air Folk Museum - Arbaejarsafn
Open-Air Folk Museum - Arbaejarsafn
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Ranked #15 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Authentic village of 18th-and 19th-century houses.
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Reykjavik City Library
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Ranked #16 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
White River Rafting
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Ranked #17 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: The Hvítá river is a beautiful and fun river about an hour from Reykjavík. For more than 20 years the RiverFun rafting trip... more » Owner description: The Hvítá river is a beautiful and fun river about an hour from Reykjavík. For more than 20 years the RiverFun rafting trip has been Iceland´s most popular adventure activity. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Reykjavik Art Museum (Listasafn Reykjavikur)
Reykjavik Art Museum (Listasafn Reykjavikur)
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Ranked #18 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews

The Reykjavik Art Museum at Tryggvagata 17 (Hafnarhus or Harbour House) is housed in a stylishly renovated former port warehouse.  The museum showcases contemporary art, Icelandic... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Icelandic Opera (Islenska Operan)
Icelandic Opera (Islenska Operan)
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Ranked #19 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
The Pearl (Perlan)
The Pearl (Perlan)
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Ranked #20 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 162 reviews

The Pearl is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Reykjavik.  The five immense hot water tanks are topped with a domed revolving restaurant with an atrium on the floors... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Lutheran Cathedral (Domkirkjan)
Lutheran Cathedral (Domkirkjan)
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Ranked #21 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  4.5 miles from city centre
Saga Museum
Saga Museum
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Ranked #22 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 56 reviews

The Saga Museum contains realistic sceneries where key moments and well known figures in Iceland's history are depicted. Examples: Ingólfur Arnarsons settlement in 874, Leifur... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Red Rock Cinema - The Volcano Show
Ranked #23 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
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Ranked #24 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Peace Garden Seaweed and Kelp Bath
Peace Garden Seaweed and Kelp Bath
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Ranked #25 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Seaweed and Kelp bath in old Icelandic farmhouses in Gardur near Reykjavik. The only Seaweed and Kelp bath near Reykjavik.
Attraction type  Spas
Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
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Ranked #26 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Asmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum
Asmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum
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Ranked #27 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

Ásmundarsafn makes 1/3 of Reykjavík Art museum, the other two being Kjarvalsstaðir and Hafnarhús. It is housed in a beautiful white domed building in the Laugardallur valley... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Vikin Maritime Museum
Vikin Maritime Museum
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Ranked #28 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Víkin – the Reykjavík Maritime MuseumThe Museum is situated in Reykjavik’s picturesque active fishing harbor, only a 10... more » Owner description: Víkin – the Reykjavík Maritime MuseumThe Museum is situated in Reykjavik’s picturesque active fishing harbor, only a 10 minute walk from the city center. Enjoy the fantastic view of the boats, fishermen and birdlife before entering the museum. For centuries Icelanders depended heavily on fishing and the sea for survival, and as a result the country has a long and rich maritime history. In the Reykjavik Maritime Museum you can explore this history, including beautiful ship-models, realistic scenery as well as both dried and life fish! The magnificent Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn, who took part in all three cod wars, is a part of the museum, docked outside in the beautiful harbor. Guided tours, please ask at the entrance. A wonderful place for a fun day out with family or friends! « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Culture House - National Centre for Cultural Heritage
Culture House - National Centre for Cultural Heritage
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Ranked #29 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Videy Island
Videy Island
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Ranked #30 of 48 Attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews

Videy Island is opposite the New Harbour in Reykjavik (where the Cruise ships moor).  It is accessible from the new Harbour (5 mins) and once a day at lunchtime from the old... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Islands
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
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