Reykjavik Things to Do

It is a rather frightening thought that until the 1990s this beautiful but tiny building housed the National Library of Iceland. Built in 1906-1908, it housed several national collections, the National Library, National Archive... more

Árni Magnússon Institute is a research institute exhibiting medieval Icelandic manuscripts, preserving the Sagas and the Eddas that have inspired people's imagination for centuries. Icelanders' biggest claim to cultural fame (b... more

Take family and friends to Þjóðleikhúsið, that is the National Theatre of Iceland to see premier Icelandic and foreign classics, new works, musicals, operas and children's productions. Opened since 1950, the theatre offers thr... more

Iceland is a country famed for its wild natural beauty. But this beauty also has its functional sides, and throughout the twentieth century Iceland's wild nature has been harnessed to provide the nation with almost unlimited el... more

This museum is a joint effort by The Central Bank of Iceland and The National Museum of Iceland. The museum's collection consists mainly of Icelandic coins and banknotes, but also holds some older foreign coins, particularly th... more

Húsdýragarðurinn (Farmyard animal zoo)is situated in the Laugardalur recreational area. Ii is quite famous for its variety of Icelandic farm animals, as well as for the wild species native to Iceland. Every effort is made to cr... more

This Icelandic bar offers the most elaborate variety of beer. A lively cafe that is open past midnight, KaffiBrennslan offers light and affordable Bohemian style cuisine at extremely affordable prices. Situated in Akureyri , th... more

Located at Seltjarnarnes, this golf club also doubles as a nature reserve for birds. The course is sprawled over the western part of Iceland at the land's end. Pack your clubs for a day of teeing and don't miss the spectacular... more

Situated in the Litli Ljóti Andarunginn (Ugly Duckling Guesthouse), this is a good place to go and pig out on the 'all you can eat' buffet at night, or enjoy a light meal at lunch. This restaurant specializes in seafood and has... more

If you're an artist, writer or love reading books and indulging in art, then this cafe should be your definite stopover. A haven for all art-loving people, the ambience is eclectic - dim, mood-enhancing lighting, candle lights... more