Family-Friendly Attractions In Reykjavik

Hallgrimskirkja

Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.

Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Perlan

Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar.

105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Sun Voyager

Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.

Sæbraut, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

FlyOver Iceland

Attraction with motion seating & a wraparound screen, simulating flight over mountains & glaciers.

Fiskislóð 43, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

National Museum of Iceland

Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.

Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland

Whales of Iceland

Educational exhibit dedicated to regional whales, with life-sized models & interactive features.

Fiskislóð 23-25, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Rainbow Street

Skólavörðustígur 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Lava Show

Fiskislóð 73, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center

Northern Lights information center with historical exhibits, art, a theater & guided tours.

Fiskislóð 53, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Höfði House

Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit.

Borgartún 105, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Ingólfur Square

Cozy square surrounded by shops & eateries, with community gatherings & a winter holiday ice rink. · Dogs allowed

Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Árbær Open Air Museum

Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik.

Kistuhylur 110, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík Park and Zoo

Small zoo with a focus on Icelandic farm animals, plus children's rides such as a carousel & train.

104 Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Maritime museum in a former fish factory with historic ships & exhibits on local fishing industry.

Grandagarður 8, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús

Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures.

Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

The Icelandic Punk Museum

Pint-sized, offbeat museum featuring the history of Icelandic punk in repurposed bathroom stalls.

Bankastræti 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Grótta Island Lighthouse

Accessible during low tide, this islet lighthouse is a popular spot for viewing the northern lights.

Grótta Island Lighthouse, Iceland, Seltjarnarnes, Iceland

Grasagarður Botanical Garden

Founded in 1961, the 2.5-hectare botanical garden offers many plant species, walking paths & a pond. · Dogs allowed

Grasagarðinum, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland

Þúfa

A spiral pathway leads visitors up a small hill to this outdoor installation by artist Ólöf Norda.

5338+QF4, Norðurslóð, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Lækjartorg

Major public square in the city center with the District Court along one side. · Dogs allowed

Hafnarstræti 18, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

The National Gallery of Iceland

Art museum highlighting works by Icelandic & international artists from the 19th & 20th centuries.

Fríkirkjuvegur 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Klambratún

Park with views of downtown offering play equipment, a disc-golf course & an art museum & cafe. · Dogs allowed

Austurstræti 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Perlan Restaurant & Café

· Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery

Varmahlíð 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir

Museum with modern paintings & sculptures by well-known Icelandic artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.

Flókagata 24, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Elliðaárdalur

· Dogs allowed

4595+8QH, 109 Reykjavík, Iceland

Hljómskálagarðurinn

Lush green space with a lake that attracts a variety of birds, plus play equipment & statues. · Dogs allowed

43R5+HC5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

The Unknown Bureaucrat

43W5+8V3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn

Modern art museum & sculpture garden in the former studio of Icelandic sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson.

Sigtún 105, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Modest photography museum with historical & contemporary images of a range of subjects.

Grófarhús, Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

The Einar Jónsson Museum

Small museum showcasing the works of Iceland's first sculptor, with a sculpture garden in back.

Hallgrímstorg 3, Njarðargata 51, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Rainbow Street Art

Skipholt 33 105, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík Escape

Borgartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

Skolavorduholt

43RC+XVH, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Höfði Lighthouse

Hofdi House, Félagstún, Reykjavík, Iceland

Super Mario Bros Wall Mural by Juan Pictures Art @juanpicturesart

Hringbraut 79, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Austurvöllur

Parliament & the main cathedral overlook this leafy square with a statue of scholar Jon Sigurdsson. · Dogs allowed

Pósthússtræti 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Tjörnin

· Dogs allowed

Tjörnin 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Kermóafoss

Hjólastígur, 109 Reykjavík, Iceland

What's On in Reykjavík - Tourist Information Iceland

Laugavegur 54, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Gufunesflatir

45VQ+X4J, Gufunesvegur, 112 Reykjavík, Iceland

Viking Cow

43QH+948, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse

Harpan 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Viking mural

Laugavegur 23, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Skemmtigarðurinn Grafarvogi

Gufunesvegur, 112 Reykjavík, Iceland

Hallsteinsgarður - Sculpture Park

553X+8CR, Strandvegur, 112 Reykjavík, Iceland

Beach stone pyramids Galicany

Tranquil beach where visitors can make small stone piles to mimic an historic tradition.

5329+2MC, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Seltjörn

5X5M+53F, 170 Seltjarnarnes, Iceland

Tjörnin Rocks

43V5+WJ4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Kyiv Square

43X4+354, Garðastræti, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Aðalstræti 10 - Reykjavík City Museum

Aðalstræti 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland