Historical Sites In Iceland
Hallgrimskirkja
★4.6 (23494)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 (21786)Protected beauty spot with dramatic rocky scenery, lakes & ridges plus a national historical shrine. · Dogs allowed
806 Selfoss, Iceland
Perlan
★4.5 (9300)Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar.
105 Reykjavík, Iceland
Sun Voyager
★4.5 (8796)Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.
Sæbraut, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Vatnajökull National Park
★4.7 (4939)Wild hiking trails in a 14,000 sq km glacier national park with visitor centers & camping grounds. · Dogs allowed
Klapparstígur 25, 101 27, Iceland
Svartifoss
★4.7 (4513)Thin, 20m-high waterfall tumbling down the center of a dramatic 3D wall of hexagonal basalt columns.
785, Iceland
Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
★4.7 (3483)CV29+VWM, 871 Vik, Iceland
National Museum of Iceland
★4.5 (3371)Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
Dyrhólaey
★4.8 (3364)Small peninsula with picturesque views, a lighthouse & a large arch of volcanic rock in the sea. · Dogs allowed
871, Iceland
Saga Museum
★4.2 (1697)Lifelike figures depict Iceland's history at this museum where visitors can don Viking costumes.
Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Viking World
★4.2 (1555)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 (1474)Volcanic rock formation in a scenic area with paths & recreational opportunities.
7V5H+V3R, 806 Thingvellir, Iceland
Námafjall Hverir Viewpoint
★4.7 (1422)J5RR+HP4, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland
Höfði House
★4.3 (1217)Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit.
Borgartún 105, 105 Reykjavík, 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
Rutshellir Caves
★4.3 (852)Island, Drangshlíð 2, Iceland
Grótta Island Lighthouse
★4.6 (778)Accessible during low tide, this islet lighthouse is a popular spot for viewing the northern lights.
Grótta Island Lighthouse, Iceland, Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
Caves of Hella
★4.7 (699)851 Hella, Iceland
Drangurinn í Drangshlíð 2
★4.3 (499)2297, 861, Iceland
The Commonwealth farm
★4.4 (452)Replica Viking-era farm & stave church with turf roofs, based on the ruins of an excavated site.
Þjóðveldisbærinn, 804 Selfoss, Iceland
Selatangar
★4.3 (187)241, Iceland
Skolavorduholt
★4.6 (149)43RC+XVH, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Krýsuvíkurkirkja
★4.6 (136)241, Iceland
Þrístapar
★4.4 (133)GJ22+GP8, 541 Húnavatnshreppur, Iceland
Skyrland
★4.6 (126)Eyravegur 1, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
Stekkjarkot
★4.3 (119)This traditional 1800s fisherman's cottage made from turf, stone & timber is open to the public.
Hólagata 21, 260 Njarðvík, Iceland
Geirsstaðakirkja
★4.7 (104)Litli Bakki, 701 Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Fossárrétt hin yngri
★4.6 (87)47, 276, Iceland
Hólavallagarður
★4.9 (60)43V2+RRG, Suðurgata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Skálholtsdómkirkja - Skálholt Cathedral
★4.8 (58)Skálholt, 806 Selfoss, Iceland
Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse
★4.6 (57)Harpan 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Nýifoss
★4.6 (54)806, Iceland
Norwegian House
★4.1 (51)5, Hafnargata, Stykkishólmur, Iceland
Thridrangar lighthouse (Southern Iceland)
★4.7 (51)63.4889833, -20.513094, Iceland
Byggðasafn Árnesinga
★4.4 (44)Eyrargata 50, 820 Eyrarbakki, Iceland
Svalbarðseyri Lighthouse
★4.7 (40)PWV5+JGP, 606 Svalbarðseyri, Iceland
Herdísarvík
★4.6 (30)42, 816, Iceland
Iceland's Historic Husafell Stone
★4.5 (27)M4VH+GF3, 320 Húsafell, Iceland
Hlíðartúnshúsin
★4.1 (24)G3RP+GH4, 310 Borgarnes, Iceland
Aflraunasteinar
★4.6 (17)572, 356, Iceland
Orlygsstadir
★3.9 (16)Þjóðvegur, 561, Iceland
Pavilion
★4.8 (14)43V5+2R2 Hljómskálinn, 101, Reykjavík, Iceland
World War II Ruins
★4.1 (13)Flugvallarvegur 101, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
Þórarinsstaðir
★4.7 (13)75R6+VX, 711 Dvergasteinn, Iceland
Vatnskot
★4.7 (12)Vallarvegur, 806, Iceland
Ship lifter
★4.8 (11)CV3V+FRM, 871 Vik, Iceland
Hegranesviti Lighthouse
★4.9 (11)QF95+W3, 551 Sjafarborg, Iceland
Þorláksbúð
★5.0 (10)3566, 806, Iceland
Myrká
★4.1 (10)Staðarbakkavegur, 604, Iceland
Staðarborg
★4.0 (9)420, 191, Iceland