The Top 7 Natural Monuments in Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in Reykjavík. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Reykjavík. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
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Entlang des Rad- und Wanderweges, der die Küste der Hauptstadt entlangführt und unter dem Hügel von Öskjuhlíð versteckt ist, liegt Nauthólsvík - der beste Ort, um einen sonnigen Sommertag in …
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Steinn Boulder
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At the stone is a guest book of the Icelandic hiking club "Ferðafélag Íslands (FÍ)" in which one can immortalize. :) Another is located at the top of the summit.
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Elliðaár Waterfall
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Pretty place to cross
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Laugardalsfoss Waterfall
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10 kilometer run without too many climbs. Start and end in Laugardalur. Free entry after Laugardalslaug.
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Eiríkur Hjartarson Memorial
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The farmer Eiríkur Hjartarson (1185–1981) began with afforestation experiments many years ago and finally donated all of his land to the regional forest association.
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Esja Plateau Summit
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The path across the plateau is no longer steep, but leads partly over soft ground and partly over boulder terrain. Easily manageable if you're used to it; otherwise, it becomes …
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View of Mount Esja from Reykjavík
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The "Table Mountain of Reykjavik" is a term that refers to Mount Esja, located north of the Icelandic capital and dominating the city with its table-mountain-like profile. It is a …
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