Top Things to do in Reykjavik
7 Things to Do in Reykjavik That You Shouldn't Miss
Reykjavik bears the distinction of being the world’s northernmost capital, and for many Icelandic visitors it also serves as a gateway to the rugged adventure options beyond. Recharge after outdoor pursuits in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas. We appreciate Reykjavik’s open-minded and energetic culture that includes a hip and internationally recognized music and arts scene, great food and notoriously "enthusiastic" nightlife.
Restaurants in Reykjavik
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
2. Tales from Iceland
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5 based on 182 reviews
A video exhibition on Iceland and Icelanders on 14 high quality screens, up to 100" large. The nature exhibition, produced from actual short movies from tourist, portrays the country through the eyes of visitors. The news exhibition, produced from actual TV news, covers the art, sports, funny facts, the weather, the ocean, the music and more. Each movie is 3-4 minutes, narrated and subtitled in English.
Reviewed By uwdsr1 - Evanston, Illinois
This was very interesting and informative. It’s a great way to get a nice introduction to Iceland, especially when the weather isn’t great. It’s in a good location and is very clean with free coffee and chocolates. Nice for kids as the films are each 3-4 minutes so it keeps their attention.
3. What's On
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5 based on 140 reviews
Provision of information for Iceland and Reykjavik with a focus on the South West of Iceland. The information you gain allows you to experience Iceland whether you be an individual or a group and the tours we provide represent a cross-section of what is available in Iceland today. We try to always create organic choices for our clients and give the best opportunity for you to make the best of your time in Icleland. We of course always welcome your input in the first instance so that we can help you in the best way. Our location looks to provide you also with the history of Iceland and not just the natural attractions that you can experience. Although we can book all hotels, tours and attractions our first priority is to provide excellent customer service and quality Tourist Information. Regards, What´s On in Iceland
Reviewed By caroline g
Informed and friendly staff. My friend had been in touch with one of staff prior to visit regarding a planned trip and re dived a lovely e mail from Victoria. Whilst we did not meet Victoria her colleagues were helpfu including Ewan who gave candid advice re cancellation of trips due to adverse weather conditions which allowed us to rebook and re prioritise our plans during our stay
4. ITM Tourist Information
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4.5 based on 192 reviews
We specialise in giving on the spot information about local conditions, including weather for the next days. We book tours for our guests with this in mind! ITM-Tourist Information Office has been located in Iceland‘s capital city for over 25 years and we are the only downtown Information Centre accredited by both The Icelandic Tourist Board and Vakinn Iceland’s Quality Standard for Tourism. We look forward to seeing you in Reykjavik, and you are also welcome to drop us a line via email if you need help before your arrival in Iceland. The companies we book with are carefully chosen by us. We offer a variety of tours and activities, and our staff try out and experience the tours we work with. We prefer Vakinn Quality Standard operators. We primarily work with guests already in Reykjavik, so we can be flexible planning according to upcoming weather but we have also added a selection of our most popular tours to this site for you to book in advance. We never charge any booking fees.
Reviewed By Glynis98 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
We came to Iceland with no real plan except to see the Northern Lights! When it became apparent that the weather precluded any viewings we decided to go for more of a look around. We walked up the street directly in front of our hotel and found the tourist office very easily.
As we had no plans beyond the Aurora Borealis we were open to suggestion and signed up to the Golden Circle tour leaving in an hour’s time at 12.30. What an excellent suggestion!
We had time to go back to the hotel and prepare and then find bus stop 4 (as always!) to join the bus. Then we were taken round to all the best sites and saw them all with a very knowledgable guide.
Great thanks for the information. This is what you need to see if you are on a time limited visit in Iceland. We feel that we really made the most of our stay because of the guidance from this office.
5. Lagafellslaug in Mosfellsbaer
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By Tracy_ANTCC - Houston, Texas, USA
The quintessential swimming pool...for locals it is a much-healthier alternative to meeting at a bar. So many things to do...the huge water slide, the freezing cold water pots and the trip to the sauna...so well kept up and wrapped in the super friendly Icelandic love of life that everyone here has.
6. Arbaer Open Air Museum
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4.5 based on 516 reviews
Arbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957. Arbærjarsafn is now an open air museum with more than 20 buildings which form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavik. Arbær Open-Air Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles of the past in Reykjavik and during summer visitors can see domestic animals. There are many Exhibitions and events held at the Museum which highlight specific periods in Reykjavik's history. These include craft days, vintage car displays, Christmas programs and much more. There is something for everyone at Arbær Open Air Museum. JUNE - AUGUST Open daily 10:00 - 17:00. SEPTEMBER - MAY Open daily 13:00 - 17:00. Daily guided tours in English, all year round, at 13:00 - no booking necessary. No guided tours on Dec 25, Jan 1, Good Friday & Easter Sunday.
Reviewed By Herlaping - Lichfield, United Kingdom
Went to Arbaer on a snowy blizzard day. Walked around in the blizzard and dived into houses and buildings. This place is fantastic! Gives you a real flavour of the different times. The church is like something out of a movie, loved it. Even played...MoreThank you very much dear Herlaping, we appreciate your kind words and we are glad you enjoyed your visit to Árbær Open Air Museum. Best regards, Guðrún Helga Stefánsdóttir Marketing & PR Manager Reykjavík City Museum
7. Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre at the heart of Reykjavik is an award-winning building situated at the old harbour. Harpa opened its doors in 2011 and boasts a wide variety of hosted events where all musical genres play a part. Harpa won the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2013 for architecture. Harpa was designed by Olafur Eliasson, Henning Larssen architects and Batteri architects. Harpa is the residency of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, The Icelandic Opera and the Reykjavik Big Band. Harpa is a state of the art conference centre. Harpa was awarded the prestigious MICE Report award for best conference centre in Northern Europe. Harpa is also the home of several regular shows: - How to become Icelandic in 60 minutes - Pearls of Icelandic Songs - Icelandic Sagas: The Greatest Hits - Reykjavík Classics - Mulinn Jazz Club - The Tin Drum Series - Bowie: The Session - The Icelandic Emigration Center's Exhibit
Reviewed By Tfl1 - Cookham, United Kingdom
We walked/drrove past this stunning building several times on our trip to Iceland. In both lousy weather and on a sunny day, this place is stunning to view.
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