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May
46°F 7°C
37°F 2°C
Jun
52°F 11°C
43°F 6°C
Jul
54°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
Aug
54°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
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50°F 10°C
42°F 5°C
Oct
43°F 6°C
35°F 1°C
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Islenski Hesturinn, The Icelandic Horse - Riding Tours
Ollie #1 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
The only horse rental in Reykjavík, Iceland
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
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Gullfloss (Golden Waterfall)
Ollie #2 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 392 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Golden Circle Route
Ollie #3 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 636 reviews

Ideal for short-stay visitors, this scenic driving route through southwestern Iceland features excellent scenery and major sights. The Geysirs, Gulfoss, Thingvellir, and the new... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Hallgrimur's Church (Hallgrimskirkja)
Ollie #4 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 286 reviews

The tower of Hallgrimskirkja is clearly visible from many points in Reykjavik and serves as a navigational landmark.  Completed in 1974, the splendid basalt cathedral is open... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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National Museum of Iceland
Ollie #5 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 113 reviews

  Iceland's National Museum was established on 24 February 1863. Up until that time Icelandic museum pieces had been preserved and kept in Danish collections. During it's first... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
Harpa Conference & Concert Center
Ollie #6 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews

Harpa, the new concert and conference center in Reykjavik, is a must see. It is situated at the harbor with fantastic view over the harbor. The glass wall by Olafur Eliasson is... more »

Laugardalur Park
Ollie #7 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Reykjavik City Museum
Ollie #8 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Cinema No2
Ollie #9 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: The Cinema at Old Harbour Village No2 is located in the loft of an old fishermen´s dwellings, where the fishermen used to mend their nets, tar their...... more » Owner description: The Cinema at Old Harbour Village No2 is located in the loft of an old fishermen´s dwellings, where the fishermen used to mend their nets, tar their boats, salt their fish and overnight in bed bunks. Redoing the loft the atmosphere of the old life was kept as much as possible, even so that the salt smell still lingers, but the main object was to provide ideal settings for showing quality Icelandic nature and documentary films. By reading the reviews of our vistors on The Trip Advisor pages it seems that we are having success ... « less
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
Solfar (Sun Voyager) Sculpture
Ollie #10 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
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Volcano House
Ollie #11 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Owner description: Volcano House is one of the popular tourist attractions in Reykjavik.This is the place where one can learn about the Icelandic volcanoes by watching...... more » Owner description: Volcano House is one of the popular tourist attractions in Reykjavik.This is the place where one can learn about the Icelandic volcanoes by watching high quality movies that were created for the Volcano House. Moreover, there is a great lava stones collection, souvenir shop and the collection of arts of the famous Icelandic artists and a fine café that offers Icelandic and international dishes such as Icelandic shark, soup, hot sandwiches, quality coffee, Icelandic cakes, Icelandic beer, a variety of wines and spirits in the Volcano House. The popularity of the Volcano House is constantly growing beside the tourists and the local population. This place can be easily listed in both attractions, nightlife and shopping category. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Gljufrasteinn-Laxness Museum
Ollie #12 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: 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 » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  10.6 km from city centre
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Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
Ollie #13 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Open-Air Folk Museum - Arbaejarsafn
Ollie #14 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Authentic village of 18th-and 19th-century houses.
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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Reykjavik Art Museum (Listasafn Reykjavikur)
Ollie #15 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews

The Reykjavik Art Museum at Tryggvagata 17 (Hafnarhus or Harbour House) is housed in a stylishly renovated former port warehouse.  The museum showcases contemporary art, Icelandic... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Laugardalslaug
Ollie #16 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Lutheran Cathedral (Domkirkjan)
Ollie #17 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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White River Rafting
Ollie #18 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: The Hvítá river is a beautiful and fun river about an hour from Reykjavík. For more than 20 years the RiverFun rafting trip has been Iceland´s most...... more » Owner description: The Hvítá river is a beautiful and fun river about an hour from Reykjavík. For more than 20 years the RiverFun rafting trip has been Iceland´s most popular adventure activity. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Icelandic Opera (Islenska Operan)
Ollie #19 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
The Pearl (Perlan)
Ollie #20 of 44 attractions in Reykjavik
4 of 5 stars 161 reviews

The Pearl is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Reykjavik.  The five immense hot water tanks are topped with a domed revolving restaurant with an atrium on the floors... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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