The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Capital Region, Capital Region

June 3, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Capital Region, Iceland including Eimverk Distillery, Tales from Iceland, FlyOver Iceland, Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn, Hallgrimskirkja, Icelandic Opera (Islenska Operan), Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), Perlan, National Museum of Iceland, Gljufrasteinn - Laxness Museum.
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1. Eimverk Distillery

Lyngas 13, Reykjavik 210 Iceland +354 823 9310 [email protected] http://www.flokiwhisky.is/
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5.0 based on 132 reviews

Eimverk Distillery

Eimverk Distillery is Icelands' first and only whisky distillery and a perfect destination for whiskey fans and for anyone with an interest in Icelandic Spirits. We are also the only distillery producing spirits from 100% Icelandic barley, we make Floki our whisky, Vor our premium Gin and Vit our old style traditional Icelandic Brennvin. In our Distillery tour you will have the opportunity to sample Floki Icelands' first and only whiskey learn about the processes involved in creating Icelandic spirits from Icelandic barley, as well as sampling Vor our premium pot distilled gin and Viti our old style Icelandic Brennivin all handcrafted from native herbs and botanicals. The whisky Distillery is located at Lyngas 13 in Garðabær which is 10 – 15 minutes taxi ride from downtown Reykjavik (35 min Bus). Tours are currently only available by appointment (so please book ahead), the tour last a little over an hour and include a tasting of our products.

Reviewed By Kramf1 - Greater London, United Kingdom

A wonderful and personable tour which covered Gin and Whisky making in Iceland’s only distillery. Our tour guide “Rock” covered the brief history of the distillery very well with amusing anecdotes and dipped into Icelandic history and myths. A very well balanced tour and enough Gin and Whisky sampling to keep everyone happy! The whisky is in it’s infancy but it is a great starting point and I can’t recommend the tour enough!

2. Tales from Iceland

Snorrabraut 37 Austurbaer, Reykjavik 105 Iceland +354 518 4000 [email protected] http://tales.is
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5.0 based on 539 reviews

Tales from Iceland

Dear traveler, we regret to announce that as of March 18, Tales from Iceland will be closed until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reviewed By tonyh486

If you want to find out about the country in a fantastic way this is a great place to visit. We had a discount on admission as a result of a trip to the golden circle but this is worth the full price of admission. The virtual reality tour of some of the wonderful sight's of this wonderful country is worth it on it's own. A bonus is complimentary hot and cold drinks, and you are not pressured to leave as at the moment there's not too many visitors finding this experience. 10/10

3. FlyOver Iceland

Fiskislod 43, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 527 6700 [email protected] https://www.flyovericeland.com/
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5.0 based on 239 reviews

FlyOver Iceland

FlyOver Iceland is Reykjavík's newest attraction. It utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight as you virtually soar of sweeping glaciers, stunning fjords and the most iconic Icelandic landscapes. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. Located in the Grandi district of Reykjavik, Flyover Iceland is easily reachable by foot, car or bus.

Reviewed By TorontoMcCoy2 - Markham, Canada

Great way to experience Iceland from coast to coast. Beautiful & fun experience. Not scary at all for anyone worried about motion sickness or heights.

4. Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn

Sigtun, Reykjavik 105 Iceland +354 411 6430 [email protected] http://artmuseum.is/asmundarsafn
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn

Reykjavik Art Museum is the leading art museum in Iceland and has three locations in Reykjavik: Hafnarhus, Kjarvalsstadir and Asmundarsafn. Asmundarsafn is the former home and workshop of the sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson, who designed and mostly constructed this building himself in Laugardalur. The museum served to preserve his work and life, and displays the largest collection of his sculptures both inside and outside the building. Asmundur's art greatly reflects his lifelong interest in the Icelandic sagas, folk tales and classical mythology.

Reviewed By Mazli2016 - Budapest, Hungary

In this fantastic building you can see the wide range of magnificient works of the great and talented sculptor, Asmundur Sveinsson.

5. 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.

6. Icelandic Opera (Islenska Operan)

Ingolfsstraeti, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 551 1475 [email protected] http://www.opera.is/EN/
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4.5 based on 204 reviews

Icelandic Opera (Islenska Operan)

7. Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)

Eiriksgata, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 551 3797 [email protected] http://www.lej.is/en
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4.5 based on 399 reviews

Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)

Reviewed By Margo7850p

This sculpture garden and museum is steps away from the landmark Hallgrimskirkja church. It's filled with interesting, thought provoking art. The garden is calm and secluded from the outside noise of tourists visiting the church. One of my favourite places in Reykjavik. This garden with sculptures and the nearby museum have something magical. Free entrance to the garden , so definitely don't miss it.

8. 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

9. National Museum of Iceland

Sudurgata 41, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 530 2200 [email protected] http://www.natmus.is/english
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4.5 based on 3,800 reviews

National Museum of Iceland

Reviewed By Mjhorns - Bangkok, Thailand

The National Museum of Iceland was a great activity for our first day in Iceland. It runs through the history of the settlement of the country, with lots of interesting artifacts such as swords, broaches, tools, clothing, and more. It's incredible that Icelanders have survived multiple plagues and volcanic eruptions, as well as a famine. Additional highlights were free lockers to store coats, hats, backpacks; a lovely cafe and gift shop; and the ticket price includes entry to another museum in a different part of town, the Culture House. Highly recommend for learning more about this destination.

10. Gljufrasteinn - Laxness Museum

270 Mosfellsbaer P.O.Box 250, Reykjavik 270 Iceland 34 55868066 [email protected] http://www.gljufrasteinn.is/en/home
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Gljufrasteinn - Laxness Museum

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.

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