Family-Friendly Attractions In Iceland
Blue Lagoon
★4.6 (29166)Popular spa destination featuring an outdoor lagoon with mineral-rich waters in a lava field.
Norðurljósavegur 9, 240 Grindavík, Iceland
Hallgrimskirkja
★4.6 (23517)Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.
Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Thingvellir National Park
★4.7 (21801)Protected beauty spot with dramatic rocky scenery, lakes & ridges plus a national historical shrine. · Dogs allowed
806 Selfoss, Iceland
Strokkur Geyser
★4.7 (10583)Much-visited geothermal geyser that erupts every 8–10 minutes & reaches heights of 20 meters.
8M7X+3PJ, Hafnartún, 806 Selfoss, Iceland
Perlan
★4.5 (9310)Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar.
105 Reykjavík, Iceland
Öxarárfoss
★4.7 (5212)The basalt rock formations in Thingvellir National Park create this spectacular waterfall.
7V8M+952, 806 Thingvellir, Iceland
FlyOver Iceland
★4.8 (3738)Attraction with motion seating & a wraparound screen, simulating flight over mountains & glaciers.
Fiskislóð 43, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Geysir Hot Springs
★4.7 (3454)Famous geyser erupting every several minutes & shooting water up to 70 m into the air.
333, 806, Iceland
National Museum of Iceland
★4.5 (3375)Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hvitserkur
★4.5 (2746)Visible from a black-sand beach, this 15-meter-tall basalt island resembles a dragon or rhino.
711, Iceland
Whales of Iceland
★4.2 (2578)Educational exhibit dedicated to regional whales, with life-sized models & interactive features.
Fiskislóð 23-25, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Brúarfoss
★4.8 (2550)Remote destination offering a series of small, rambling waterfalls seemingly bright blue in color.
Hlauptunga, 806 Bláskógabyggð, Iceland
Barnafoss
★4.7 (2162)Storied waterfall that resembles a series of rapids through a narrow passage of volcanic rock.
Möðruvellir 5, Möðruvallavegur, 320, Iceland
Faxafoss
★4.5 (1983)This wide, scenic cascade on the Tungufljót River has a picnic spot, parking lot & a cafe nearby.
35, 806, Iceland
Viking World
★4.2 (1558)Viking history museum whose star attraction is a climb-aboard replica of a 9th-century ship.
Reykjanesbær, Vikingabraut 1, 260 Njarðvík, Iceland
Lögberg
★4.6 (1476)Volcanic rock formation in a scenic area with paths & recreational opportunities.
7V5H+V3R, 806 Thingvellir, Iceland
Grábrók
★4.6 (1458)QFC6+JXJ, 311 Bifröst, Iceland
Námafjall Hverir Viewpoint
★4.7 (1423)J5RR+HP4, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland
The Cave Vidgelmir
★4.6 (1334)Underground tours are offered of this massive lava tube cave featuring unique colors & formations.
Fljótstunga, 320 Reykholt, Iceland
Hjálparfoss
★4.7 (1213)Picturesque pair of cascades near the merging of 2 rivers located in the lava fields of Mt. Hekla.
Hjálparvegur 3361, 804, Iceland
Glanni Waterfall
★4.5 (1197)Reached by a hiking trail, this waterfall sits near an ancient lava field & has a viewing platform.
QF33+F2C, 311 Bifröst, Iceland
Skútustaðagígar
★4.4 (1196)Series of pseudocraters formed by lava flow, surrounded by Lake Mývatn wetlands, known for birdlife.
HXC8+943, 660 Skútustaðir, Iceland
Gatklettur
★4.7 (1172)Dramatic stone formation in the shape of an arch, set over the water with bird-rich cliffs nearby.
Q98H+54H, 356 Arnarstapi, Iceland
The Settlement Exhibition
★4.4 (1168)Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum.
Aðalstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Laufskálavarða
★4.3 (1002)Þjóðvegur, 881, Iceland
Hveravellir
★4.6 (992)Nature reserve set between 2 glaciers, with smoking fumaroles & hot springs, plus accommodation. · Dogs allowed
541, Iceland
Seltún Geothermal Area
★4.7 (841)Reykjanes peninsula, 241, Iceland
Fossálar Waterfall
★4.7 (737)881, Iceland
Geitafoss
★4.7 (558)MFP5+268, 645 Fossholl, Iceland
Fosslaug
★4.6 (459)FJV8+MHM, Unnamed Road, Varmahlíð, Iceland
Hundafoss
★4.6 (336)Svartifoss Trail, 785, Iceland
Fossarétt
★4.6 (249)9G3X+66Q, Reynivellir, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
Blesi
★4.6 (144)8M7X+9FR, 806, Iceland
Skyrland
★4.6 (126)Eyravegur 1, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
Litli-Geysir
★4.6 (125)8M6X+PG7, 806, Iceland
Skútustadagrig pseudo craters
★4.5 (122)848, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland
Good view
★4.4 (94)Snæfellsnesvegur, 371, Iceland
Víðistaðatún
★4.5 (74)· Dogs allowed
32FP+XH2, Víðistaðatún, 220 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Fossabrekkur
★4.5 (67)851, Iceland
Viking Cow
★4.8 (63)43QH+948, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Grófarlækjarfoss
★4.6 (61)V9XJ+2MF, 785 Hof, Iceland
Rainbow Walk
★4.6 (55)Hafnargata 1 710, 710 Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Viking Park Iceland
★3.1 (53)Hjörleifshöfði, 871 Vík, Iceland
Halldórsskora (Elephant Rock)
★4.7 (49)CMQQ+QJ9, Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland
Garðskagaviti
★4.6 (47)Garðskagaviti, 251 Garður, Iceland
Búðareyrarfoss
★4.6 (37)Hafnargata 12-26, 711 Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
Hidden Crevasse in Thingvellir Park
★4.5 (35)550, 806, Iceland
Meleyri Beach
★4.6 (24)QXM7+W4, 761 Breiðdalsvík, Iceland
Suðurnesvarða
★4.5 (23)Unnamed Road, Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
Fitjarfoss
★4.5 (22)52, Iceland