Things to do in Reykjavík
Hallgrímskirkja
Entrance ISK 1,400 · VerifiedReykjavík
The concrete basalt-column church above the centre, with a lift to a tower view over the coloured rooftops. Designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, the church was inspired by the basalt columns found in Icelandic landscapes. It is one of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and its tower viewpoint looks over Reykjavík's colourful roofs.
Harpa Concert Hall
Free entry · Paid extras availableReykjavík
A glass honeycomb concert hall on the harbour, free to walk through and a landmark of the waterfront.
Sky Lagoon
Entrance fee under reviewReykjavík
A geothermal seawater lagoon on the coast just outside the city, with a seven-step bathing ritual.
Activities
Golden Circle day tour
Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss in a single loop from the capital.
Northern lights hunt
Evening drive out of the city light dome between September and March.
Old Harbour whale watching
Boat trip into Faxaflói bay for minke whales, dolphins and puffins in season.