10 Free Things to do in Iceland That You Shouldn't Miss

November 3, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
Restaurants in Iceland

1. Glacier Lagoon

Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland +354 478 2222 http://icelagoon.is
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5.0 based on 4,532 reviews

Glacier Lagoon

Reviewed By schmidtmg - Switzerland, null

The Glacier Lagoon at Jokulsarlon is a very special place - it is where the mighty Vatnajökull glacier dips into the Atlantic. The landscape of smaller or bigger icebergs that broke into the water from the glacier and slowly drift towards the ocean is amazing. You can actually pick up. little boulders of ice that have been washed onto the shore. This must rank with the ten or twelve most awesome natural sites that I have seen..... and it's worth the long drive from Reykjavik to see.

2. Olvisholt Brewery

Olvisholt Olvisholti, Floahreppur, Selfoss 801 Iceland +354 767 5000 [email protected] http://www.brugghus.is/
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Olvisholt Brewery

3. Hallgrimskirkja

Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 510 1000 [email protected] http://hallgrimskirkja.is/
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4.5 based on 21,971 reviews

Hallgrimskirkja

Hallgrimskirkja is the largest church in the country, and towers over the centre of Reykjavik. Its 73-metre-high tower provides a wonderful 360° view over all Reykjavik, the mountains around and the ocean streaching west to Greenland and the Americas. Because of this, the tower is among the most visited tourist destinations in Reykjavik. Tower admission Adults: ISK 1000 Children: ISK 100 (ages 7-16) Tickets are sold in the church shop. Access to the tower is only by lift. At the top there are a few steps to the open-air viewing platform. Winter (October – April): 09:00 – 17:00. Tower closes 16:30. Summer (May – September): 09:00 – 21:00. Tower closes 20:30. The tower is closed on Sundays from 10:30 – 12:15 during mass at 11:00. Hallgrimskirkja is an active, working church and sometimes we may close the church without notice, especially due to weddings or funerals. Everyone is welcome to join services and concerts, but we ask visitors to stay the whole time to avoid disturbance.

Reviewed By 10Raindrops - Uralla, Australia

This beautiful church stands out in the middle of Rejkavic and is definitely worth a visit.A beautiful Scandinavian interior is matched by a breath taking soaring ceiling and the whole experience is breathtaking.

4. Perlan

Varmahlid 1 Oskjuhlid, Reykjavik 105 Iceland +354 566 9000 [email protected] http://www.perlan.is/
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4.5 based on 2,446 reviews

Perlan

Perlan is a must-visit landmark and Nature Exploratorium. In our Wonders of Iceland exhibitions, you learn all about Icelandic nature in interactive and fun ways. Natural wonders come alive at your fingertips – volcanoes, northern lights, glaciers, ocean-life, seabirds, and so much more. You explore a real ice cave, sit back in a first-class Planetarium, have fun with interactive displays, and enjoy views all over Reykjavík city. You can catch our Áróra Planetarium show on the half hour in the English language and on the full hour in Icelandic from 10:30 AM until 5:30 PM, every day! On Perlan’s top floor, there is a café and fantastic views. (Free parking).

Reviewed By 539BarbaraS539

Visited on a free evening in Reykjavik, great planetarium show, also interesting exhibitions about Icelandic flora and fauna, geology and an ice cave, estaurant and bar at the top of the dome giving great views over the city, restaurant revolves so get a 360 degree view, worth visiting, interesting for children, lots of engaging activities

5. Golden Circle Route

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Golden Circle Route

Ideal for short-stay visitors, this scenic driving route through southwestern Iceland features excellent scenery and major sites.

Reviewed By ourglobewanderers - Golden, United States

The Golden Circle is a very popular driving route that takes you through Thingvellir National Park, where you can visit waterfalls, numerous fissures, and walk on land or dive in water in the rift between tectonic plates. After you drive through the park, you can continue on the Golden Circle drive to the Geysir Geothermal area, where you can walk around an area of active geysers and other geothermal features, and then drive a bit further to the huge Gullfoss Waterfall. There are numerous tour busses that do the Golden Circle. We drove it on our own on September 13, 2019 on our Ring Road drive around Iceland. Plan on a whole day for this drive. I have written separate, more detailed reviews for Thingvellir Nat Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss.

6. Thingvellir National Park

Thingvellir Iceland +354 482 2660 [email protected] http://www.thingvellir.is/english.aspx
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4.5 based on 3,922 reviews

Thingvellir National Park

Located 50 km east of Reykjavik, this is Iceland's most historic site and one of its most scenic landscapes.

Reviewed By Abg630

Came as part of a tour.Really amazing ,fabulous views from visitor center.To see the edge of the tectonic plates and see how geologically active our earth is .A live geology class.

7. Godafoss

Akureyri Iceland +354 464 3322 http://www.thingeyjarsveit.is/is/english
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4.5 based on 1,877 reviews

Godafoss

Reviewed By GC404 - Anchorage, United States

One of Iceland’s largest falls, Godafoss has an important role in the country’s history... the trails and parking areas have been newly constructed, and access is easy (right off the Ring Road east of Akureyri) which makes it very popular with visitors. There’s a convenience store/gas station plus restaurant nearby too. Enjoy!

8. Skaftafell National Park

Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland +354 470 8300 [email protected] http://www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is
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4.5 based on 1,128 reviews

Skaftafell National Park

Reviewed By Tissa010 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Beautiful area to do some hiking and see the big glaciers of Vatnajökull. You can choose your own route and difficulty, but if you're able you should definitely go up route 55 or 56 to the edge of the glacier.

9. Selfoss Geyser

Gesyir Center, Selfoss 8001 Iceland +354 480 6800 http://www.livefromiceland.is/fr/webcams/geysir
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Selfoss Geyser

Reviewed By doughnut22 - Selfoss, Iceland

love this place it’s great to see the geysers in action and the restaurants and gift shop are worth a visit

10. Seljalandsfoss

Hella Iceland http://www.south.is/en/moya/toy/index/place/seljalandsfoss-and-gljufrabui-waterfalls
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Seljalandsfoss

Reviewed By springbank - Greve, Denmark

Incredible and spectacular waterfalls near the main road 1. Easy to get there, beautiful waterfall and the most amazing part is that you can walk right behind the waterfall. You can go around the waterfall, but be careful about slippery rocks and also be sure you're prepared. Some raincoat is an good idea, otherwise, you'll probably end up more or less wet from head to toes. The most interesting part of this waterfall is you can go behind the waterfall and see the falling water from there. If you are lucky enough, you'll get to see the rainbow. No trip along Iceland’s southern coast is complete without stopping at at least one of the stunning waterfalls that can be found right off the side of the road. Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss are two of the most popular falls in all of Iceland This gorgeous waterfall is definitely impressive.

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