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Top Attractions in Reykjavik

1. Perlan

Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from A$31.72

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It covers all aspects of Iceland’s Geology and flora using the latest virtual technology to give the visitor a real…

2. Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Architectural Buildings • Theatres

Miðborg

This performance, meeting and exhibition space is dramatically situated at the edge of the Reykjavik Harbor.

3. Hallgrimskirkja

Churches & Cathedrals

Miðborg

The church soars over the Icelandic capital Reykjavik, its scale is also heightened by the vertical rows of descending…

4. National Museum of Iceland

History Museums

Admission tickets from A$26.31

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With some 2,000 objects to view, the history of Iceland is rendered as a journey through time, beginning about 800 AD.

5. Aurora Reykjavik

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from A$22.02

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This is a self-guided tour that describes the history of the Aurora Borealis from around the world along with wonderful…

6. The Settlement Exhibition

Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

Miðborg

The authentic archaeological dig around which this museum is organized provides the backdrop for understanding the…

7. Sun Voyager

Monuments & Statues

Miðborg

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The sun voyager is a modern work of art built along the "bones" of a Viking ship.

8. Arbaer Open Air Museum

Historic Walking Areas • History Museums

A grouping of historic buildings from central Reykjavik that were moved to this location rather than being torn down…

9. Laugavegur

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Miðborg

It is an amalgam of various shops, restaurants and bars.

10. Laugardalslaug

Sports Complexes

Laugardalur

This is the largest of the great Reykjavik geothermal pools.

11. Tales from Iceland

Speciality Museums • History Museums

Admission tickets from A$24.77

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Through the medium of short videos, the museum lightly exposes visitors to a curated vision of Iceland as told by two…

12. Grotta Lighthouse

Lighthouses

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This is the scene of the continual history of Iceland since the Viking settlement, through the ages of hardship and…

13. Videy Island

Historic Sites • Islands

This beautiful, peaceful tower of light, which can be seen from outer space, is kept lit each year for two months from…

14. The Icelandic Punk Museum

Speciality Museums

Miðborg

By ClaireShall456

This is a unique, underground museum in what appears to be old city bathroom stalls.

15. Icelandic Phallological Museum

Speciality Museums

Miðborg

This unusual museum has many specimens of actual penises from all manner of wildlife, & also human beings.

16. Reykjavik Maritime Museum

Speciality Museums

It takes visitors through the history of the maritime tradition in the country, from the very early days through modern…

17. Saga Museum

History Museums

The Saga Museum refers back to their oral history which reaches into the 21st century.

18. Bonus

Shopping Malls

The refrigerated food section is a massive walk in fridge.

19. Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach

Beaches

Miðborg

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It is on the ocean and features a swimming platform, geothermal heated ocean lagoon, and a large hot pot.

20. Eimverk Distillery

Distilleries • Breweries

The tasting location is an actual garage where it has gradually stolen space from other items as the business has grown.

21. Lake Tjornin

Bodies of Water

Miðborg

This lake that has a historical importance for Icelandic culture is now the politic centre of the country.

22. Whales of Iceland

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from A$34.51

Located in a large building near the harbour, these gigantic exhibits illustrate the awesomeness of these great…

23. The Statue of Leif Eiriksson

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Miðborg

The monument reminds us all of early Viking visits to North America and invites further history into the Eiriksson…

24. FlyOver Iceland

Rides & Activities

This “ride” presents Iceland in a unique way covering many of the destinations on the Ring Road and in the golden…

25. Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)

Historic Sites • Art Museums

Miðborg

Built on a hill when there was nothing but lava fields this museum prethought the rise of Reykjavik as a world capital…

26. The Culture House

Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Miðborg

In an historic house in the heart of downtown Reykjavik, Culture House, Settlement Museum, and the National Museum…

27. What's On

Visitor Centres

Miðborg

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This tourist information company is located on the main drag or Reykjavik and will provide guide brochures, maps and…

28. Imagine Peace Tower

Monuments & Statues

Still, good to hike to it at Videy island and definitely took the appropriate pictures.

29. Geothermal area krysuvik

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations

There are fumeroles, bubbling mud puddles and hot springs.

30. Reykjavik City Hall

Government Buildings

Miðborg

For the topographical map alone, that is on display in the lobby, the City Hall is worth a visit.

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