Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Capital Region

Mike S. • January 6, 2016Beautiful park worth both a visit in summer and winter.

M C. • January 18, 2017The city nearby is just lovely (have a coffee there). And this place is relaxing, beautiful and perfect for pictures. Make sure to stop by the mini-geysir!

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!

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

The Hair Product influencer • June 12, 2012Go with dive.is they were very friendly and had a good price for all you received

Eduard • June 17, 2016Great walks there, and amazing views

J W. • October 17, 2019Little touristy. Park north of the main lot for free and have a nice 1 mile hike in.

Frank T. • February 7, 2019I love to hike around the Seltjarnanes peninsula in winter. On the way you also pass by Grotta - and you certainly can smell it!

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

Nova Tripper ehf. .. • January 31, 2020The ICELAND a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs,lava fields. novatripper.com

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

Maayan S. • August 2, 2017Spectacular hike. A must. 3-4 hours.

Josh W. • April 18, 2016Soak up the history in addition to the view.

Eric A. • August 6, 2019Take the 78 steps to the top of the lighthouse — you will experience gorgeous 360° views from the top!

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

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!

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

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.

сергей К. • August 29, 2016гейзер прекрасен!!! почти на 15 метров вверх выбивается горячая струя воды!

Clark C. • August 9, 2022Great experience walking in the tectonic rift.

cami j. • July 23, 2016this campsite is amazing. the bathrooms are clean and bright, there are huge, well-stocked kitchens, laundry facilities, grills, stoves, lounges with wifi-so good for affordable travel.

Eymundsson • August 19, 2011View tip for a photo of Austurstræti around 1900. Photographer is our founder Sigfus Eymundsson bookseller in Reykjavik (Reykjavik Museum of Photography)

Alonso • September 24, 2014T make the best soup in iceland!! Try it!

Derek G. • July 15, 2016Spectacular views and history. A living science classroom.

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

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

Vadim • July 4, 2017You cannot access the cave for free anymore, there are guided tours each hour for 4500 kr pp. 😠

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

Leonardo D. • August 17, 2015* one of the best views across Faxafloi Bay; * easy to ascend until Haihnukur (555m), the shoulder on the right side ; * visitor's book at the top;

Michee L. • October 30, 2012Great place for a hike or drive by, lots of scenic views with the black sands and volcanic rock formations :)