Sehenswürdigkeiten in Reykjavík

Reykjavík Essentials

Reykjavík's landscape is defined by architectural landmarks like the expressionist Hallgrímskirkja and the glass-faceted Harpa Concert Hall. This selection covers historical sites from the 19th-century Parliament House to Höfði House, the location of the 1986 Reagan-Gorbachev summit. Explore the city’s natural setting at Lake Tjörnin and the hilltop Perlan, or walk the Old Harbour for maritime views. The list also features the National Museum’s heritage collections and iconic public art, including the Sun Voyager sculpture and the Leifur Ericson memorial overlooking the city's main shopping streets.

Reykjavík Essentials — Karte

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Church of Hallgrímur

Expressionist Lutheran church featuring a towering spire and panoramic city views from its lookout tower.

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Harpa Concert Hall

Modern concert hall and conference center known for its distinctive glass facade and contemporary high-tech architecture. It hosts symphony concerts, operas, cultural events, and exhibitions.

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Sun Voyager

Stainless steel sculpture symbolizing a dreamboat and an ode to the sun, representing hope, progress, and exploration.

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The Pearl

Perlan is a natural history museum in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is situated on the top of Öskjuhlíð hill.

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Reykjavík Old Harbour

Historic harbor area known for whale watching tours and scenic boat rides offering maritime experiences and views from the sea.

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Lake Tjörnin

Reykjavik is one of the lucky cities that have their own lake. And this one is even situated right at the city centre.

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Skólavörðustígur

This lovely street boasts old houses, shops, galleries and cafes. Even though many shops located here sell the usual kitschy items there are…

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The Parliament House

Alþingishúsið is a classical 19th century structure which stands by Austurvöllur in central Reykjavík, Iceland.

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Austurvöllur Square

Austurvöllur is a public square in Reykjavík, Iceland. The square is a popular gathering place for the citizens of Reykjavík, and especially…

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Reykjavik City Hall

Reykjavík's City Hall is situated by the Tjörnin in Reykjavík. It houses the offices of the mayor of Reykjavík and a large 3D map of Iceland.

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National Museum of Iceland

The National Museum of Iceland was established on 24 February 1863, with Jón Árnason the first curator of the Icelandic collection,…

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Hofdi house

Höfði is a house in Reykjavík, Iceland, best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of President Ronald Reagan of the…

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Leifur Ericson

Leif Erikson, also known as Leif the Lucky, was a Norse explorer who is thought to have been the first European to set foot on continental…