Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Reykjavik

John R. • December 4, 2020Very nice park in a quiet location. In the summer people play all sorts of sports here.

Fran W. • July 21, 2017If you're traveling alone use the GrayLine for all your touring. They are fantastic! I felt utterly taken care of. Great drivers too!

Natalie V. • April 17, 2017Lots of neat restaurants here that are worth exploring

Ralph M. • December 29, 2023You meet a lot of locals around the lakes

Beau H. • August 1, 2014Nice quiet place for a stroll especially in the evening.

Maria K. • June 24, 2015Really nice during sunset.

Maria K. • August 8, 2015Nice little square with benches to relax on.

Lydia U. • August 8, 2015Great hot pool! Come here for the "real" Icelandic bathing experience. It's free and there are showers, toilets, lockers and even a small shop. Great place to relax!

Eymundsson • August 12, 2011A flower lover? The Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of about 5000 living plants and it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011. Check link for a book about Icelandic plants.

Eliza Ariadne K. • June 14, 2013Good facilities (hot plate, kettle, recycling bins, outdoor grill, wifi). Great brand new heated showers/bathrooms in the back. About 30-35min walk to the centre at a moderate pace.

Carl G. • November 27, 2015Lovely place for a stroll.

jon a. • July 1, 2012There's a free walking tour everyday that starts at the clock in Laekjartorg Square. Departs daily at 12:00 and 14:00.

Ralph M. • December 29, 2023It‘s a nice walk to the lighthouse

Marie • July 1, 2018Stumbled upon this awesome sculpture garden right near Hallgrimskerkja. Pretty intense and dark works. Definitely worth checking out!

Maria T. • August 9, 2013Local animals, botanical garden, zoo, family park , a lot to do for kids! Great place!

Hrönn J. • July 27, 2015One of the best place in Reykjavik for walk, run and photograph. Just a beautiful pearl in the city...

Bragi R. • December 18, 2011Frábær staður fyrir hundinn

Michael W. • August 7, 2014This is a neat man made hill by the harbour. The path is a little skinny, so watch out for people coming the other way! You can also walk out to the little yellow lighthouse just a little ways further

Risiana L. • February 10, 2015Have a look at this beautiful statue when visiting Halgrimmskirkja.

James • April 22, 2016Great views over the docks and Harpa.

Junren X. • January 31, 2018Don’t bother with the observatory ticket. Just go straight to the cafe for a beer + amazing view

J W. • October 17, 2019Loved this tour. Well explained, professional, small groups, and you get the distinct feeling they respect their horses and truly care for them. Laidback, informative, amazing

Maria K. • June 16, 2015Didn't see it in the winter time when it lights up. Still pretty cool.

Ingvar B. • June 11, 2011Has one of the freakiest pieces of architecture you will find in Reykjavik. You can't miss it.

snezana v. • July 8, 2019It was nice for a walks and chilling, before frisbee golfers occupied park.

Andrew R. • June 23, 2016Best place to watch the Euro in Reykjavik

Jóhann Ævar • July 19, 2012Iceland's most obscure landmark, the graffiti Flatus Lifir (Flatus lives) has been on this wall in some form or another since 1991, with a myriad of urban legends sprouting to explain its origins.

Risiana L. • February 7, 2015Fantastic horse riding organisation! Super friendly and well experienced staff! A "must do" when in Reykjavík!

Sami S. • April 6, 2013Really great hike to do close to Reykjavik. You can take a bus here or if you've rented a car it's an easy 30 min drive there. It's definitely a good workout and gets steep towards the end. Good views

Dóttir S. • April 17, 2013Tolinmædi virkar best :)