Rauðhólar, or “Red Hills”, are the remnants of a cluster of pseudo craters in Elliðaárhraun Lava Field.
Reykjavík is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with waterfront paths stretching around the entire peninsula. There are many beautiful places to stop and admire the scenery on these coastal paths, which are very popular with joggers and…
Whether it’s frozen to perfection like a frosted mirror or dressed in the dazzling shades of summer, Tjörnin pond is enchanting in any season and one of Reykjavík‘s most photographed attractions. Tjörnin, which is dramatically…
This fantastic dome shaped glass building was designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson and is supported by six massive hot water tanks, each with the capacity of 4 million litres. The dome houses an observation platform offering panoramic views of…
Elliðaárdalur Park is a lush recreational area popular with walkers and cyclists alike. Located within the city limits of Reykjavík, the valley features a distinctive fishing river populated with a remarkable number of arctic char, salmon and brown…
With the impressive addition of Harpan, the city’s award winning concert hall, and a growing number of other interesting places and businesses, the colourful Old Harbor, which was built between the years 1913 and 1917, is fast becoming…
Situated on the outskirts of Reykjavík is Heiðmörk Park, a wonderful recreational area with many trails leading through a vast expanse of bushy vegetation and lava formations. Some of the park’s most notable features are the Rauðhólar,…
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden sanded geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík in Reykjavík. Nauthólsvík was opened in 2001 to the delight of residents and tourists alike, and now attracts an estimate of 530.000 guests…
Reykjavík City Hall is an impressive building on the northern shore of the pond Tjörnin. Bold and modern, this impressive building in the centre of Reykjavík, connects nature, water and is designed deliberately to attract bird-life to the centre of…
Laugardalsvöllur Sport Stadium
Hallgrímskirkja Church is Reykjavík‘s main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. It was designed by the late Guðjón Samúelsson in 1937, who was often inspired in his endeavours by the fascinating shapes and…
The statue of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland.
Klambratún Park is a popular recreation area, with the Kjarval Art Museum located in the middle of the park.
The square is named after Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland. The remains of his longhouse can be seen in The Settlement Exhibition down the street.
The house Höfði, built in 1909, is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík. It’s best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov, a…
A striking new addition to the Icelandic and European cultural scene is Harpan, the Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Centre and recipient of the prestigious Mies Van der Rohe award for architecture. Harpan is one of Reykjavík‘s greatest…
The Government House, or “Stjórnarráðið”, is the location of the prime minister’s office and the headquarters of the icelandic government. It was originally built as a prison, the first prison in Iceland in fact, but has been used…
The Parliament House is a classical 19th century structure which stands by Austurvöllur in central Reykjavík. It houses Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament. The building was designed by Danish architect Ferdinand Meldahl and built using hewn dolerite…
Austurvöllur is a public square in the center of Reykjavík. The square is a popular gathering place for the citizens of Reykjavík, and especially so during good weather. It has also been a focal point of protests due to the close location to the…
A public park in downtown Reykjavík, by the south part of the pond Tjörnin.