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Reykjavik itinerary

Every place in “12 Best Things to Do in Reykjavik, Iceland: Northern Lights, Culture & Nature”. Save places in the guide to make this list yours.

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    Hallgrimskirkja - Reykjavik's Iconic Church and Observation Tower

    Towering 74.5 metres above the city, Hallgrimskirkja is the landmark that defines the Reykjavik skyline and the first thing on most visitors' lists of things to do in Reykjavik. Designed by architect Gudjon Samuelsson…

    Address
    Hallgrimstorg 1, 101 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stops Hallgrimskirkja (routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 12, 13), at the church
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    Harpa Concert Hall - Award-Winning Waterfront Architecture

    Sitting at the edge of the Old Harbour, Harpa is a masterpiece of modern architecture and one of the most visually stunning Reykjavik attractions. Designed by Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with artist…

    Address
    Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Harpa (routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 12, 13), 1-min walk
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    Blue Lagoon - Iceland's Most Famous Geothermal Spa

    The Blue Lagoon is not technically in Reykjavik - it sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula about 50 km from the city and 20 km from Keflavik Airport - but it is on virtually every visitor's Reykjavik itinerary and impossible…

    Address
    Nordurljosavegur 9, 240 Grindavik
    Nearest transit
    Reykjavik Excursions shuttle bus from BSI Terminal (~45 min)
  4. 4

    Northern Lights Tours - Chasing the Aurora Borealis from Reykjavik

    Seeing the Northern Lights dancing across the Arctic sky is one of the most unforgettable things to do in Reykjavik. The aurora season runs from September through March, with the darkest months (October to February)…

    Address
    Harpa Concert Hall, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavik (common pickup point)
    Nearest transit
    Most tours offer hotel pickup from downtown Reykjavik
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    Perlan - Interactive Nature Exhibition Under a Glass Dome

    Built on top of six enormous former hot water tanks on Oskjuhlid hill, Perlan ("The Pearl") is one of the most distinctive buildings in Reykjavik and houses a world-class nature exhibition. The Wonders of Iceland…

    Address
    Varmahlid 1, 105 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Perlan (route 18), at the entrance; or 20-min walk from downtown
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    Sun Voyager - Reykjavik's Most Photographed Sculpture

    Standing on the waterfront promenade Saebraut, the Sun Voyager (Solfarid) is a gleaming stainless steel sculpture by Jon Gunnar Arnason that has become one of the most recognisable symbols of Reykjavik. Unveiled in…

    Address
    Saebraut, 101 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Hgk (routes 1, 3, 6), 3-min walk
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    Golden Circle - Iceland's Essential Day Trip from Reykjavik

    The Golden Circle is a 300 km loop from Reykjavik that passes through three of Iceland's most spectacular natural sites, and it is the single most popular day trip in the country. Thingvellir National Park is where the…

    Address
    Thingvellir National Park, 801 Selfoss (Route 36 from Reykjavik)
    Nearest transit
    No public bus; self-drive or guided tour from Reykjavik
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    Old Harbour and Whale Watching - Reykjavik's Maritime Heart

    Reykjavik's Old Harbour (Grandi) has transformed from a working fishing port into one of the most vibrant parts of the city, and a whale watching tour departing from its docks is one of the top things to do in…

    Address
    Aegisgardur, Old Harbour, 101 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Harpa (routes 1, 3, 6), 5-min walk to harbour pier
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    Laugavegur - Reykjavik's Main Shopping and Dining Street

    Laugavegur is the beating heart of Reykjavik and the oldest shopping street in the city, dating back to 1885 when it served as the path to the hot springs in Laugardalur where locals washed their laundry. Today it is a…

    Address
    Laugavegur, 101 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Hlemmmur (routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 12, 13) at the east end
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    Tjornin and Reykjavik City Hall - The City's Green Heart

    Tjornin ("The Pond") is a serene lake right in the centre of Reykjavik that serves as the city's green lung and one of the most pleasant spots for a stroll at any time of year. Over 40 species of birds nest here…

    Address
    Tjarnargata, 101 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Radhusid (routes 1, 3, 6), at City Hall
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    National Museum of Iceland - A Journey Through Viking History

    If you want to understand Iceland's extraordinary story from Viking settlement to modern independence, the National Museum of Iceland (Thjodminjasafn Islands) is a must. The permanent exhibition "Making of a Nation"…

    Address
    Sudurgata 41, 102 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Haskoli Islands (routes 1, 6), 3-min walk
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    Reykjavik Street Art - An Open-Air Gallery Walk

    Reykjavik has one of the most vibrant street art scenes of any small city in the world, with murals covering building facades across the downtown area. The tradition took off with the Wall Poetry project and Iceland…

    Address
    Skolavordustigur 22, 101 Reykjavik
    Nearest transit
    Bus stop Hlemmur or Laeknargata (routes 1, 3, 6)

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