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The Top 20 Attractions in Reykjavík

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Reykjavík. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Reykjavík is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Hallgrímskirkja

The Hallgrimskirkja is the second highest building in Iceland. From the top of the church tower you have a great view of the capital Reykjavik with the colorful roofs and the harbor.

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Leif Eriksson Monument at Hallgrímskirkja

Leifur the Lucky was on his way to Greenland to visit his father. But he got off course and discovered America. The statue of Alexander Stirling Calder from 1930 is …

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Harpa Concert Hall

The actual architects of Harpa are Henning Larsen Architects‎ and Batteríið‎. The artist Ólafur Elíasson designed the concept for the design of the outer facade. Furthermore, visiting the Harpa is …

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Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

The road or the rainbow looks longer than it is in many pictures. I still found it very cool, especially because of the church in the background, which is a sight in itself (Hallgrimskirkja).

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Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

The steel sculpture Sólfar (Sun Ride) represents a dream trip to the sun on a mystical boat. It lies on the shore path of Reykjavik against the backdrop of the …

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Laugavegur Shopping Street

Laugavegur is one of the oldest streets in Reykjavik. The street has its roots dating back to the city's early days when it was a path to natural hot springs. …

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Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Museum & Observation Deck

The "Pearl" a hot water storage with observation deck and coffee.

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Reykjavík City Hall and Topographic Map of Iceland

Free entrance. The pillars have stood in the water of the lake since the 1990s. The building is an architectural success in a controversial location. It combines concrete and glass, …

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Alþingi – Icelandic Parliament House

The world's first parliament, founded in 930 in Thingvellir, settled in this austere gray basalt stone building (1881) with its copper-green roof. Next to it there is now a better …

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Höfði House Reykjavík

A house full of global political history
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