Top Things to Do in Reykjavík

Reykjavík Highlights

A hand-picked mix of Reykjavík experiences: a geothermal spa, the city's famous hot dog stand, an open-air market, gardens and a peace monument.

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Reykjavik Art Museum

Iceland's largest visual art institution, this museum showcases an extensive collection of Icelandic art across multiple galleries near the harbour.

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Sky Lagoon

Spa

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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

Established in 1937, this historic harbour-side food stand serves traditional Icelandic hot dogs made with a distinctive lamb-based blend.

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Kolaportið

Iceland's only flea market, held on weekends in an indoor venue near the old harbour, offering a lively local shopping experience.

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Botanical Garden of Reykjavik

Established in 1961 in the Laugardalur district, this public botanical garden offers a peaceful green space featuring diverse plant collections with free admission.

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Imagine Peace Tower

Conceived by Yoko Ono as an outdoor memorial to John Lennon, this monument projects a luminous beam of light from Viðey Island into the sky across Kollafjörður Bay.