Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrimskirkja is Reykjavik's landmark church, its concrete facade inspired by basalt column formations. Free to enter the nave.
Natural reserve in Reykjavik
Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, creating a rift valley filled with lava fields, freshwater springs, and the site of Iceland’s original parliament (Althing, founded 930 AD). Free to enter (parking fee). Budget travelers drive the Golden Circle from Reykjavik (cheapest as a group in a rental car) and walk between continents at one of the most geologically significant free sites in Europe.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Þingvellir National Park, Bláskógabyggð
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Reykjavik
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Harpa Concert Hall
Harpa is Reykjavik's concert hall and conference center, a waterfront building with a geometric glass facade by Olafur Eliasson that changes color with the weather and the light. Free to enter the lobby and explore the interior spaces.
Laugavegur
Laugavegur is Reykjavik's main shopping and nightlife street, a short, colorful strip of cafes, design shops, vintage stores, and bars. Free to walk.
Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
Nautholsvik is an artificial geothermal beach in Reykjavik where hot water is pumped into a lagoon, creating a warm swimming spot on the edge of the Atlantic. Free in summer (small fee in winter).
Perlan
Perlan (The Pearl) is a museum and observation deck built on top of former hot water storage tanks on Oskjuhlid hill. Entry is paid.
Sun Voyager
The Sun Voyager (Solfarid) is a stainless-steel sculpture on the Reykjavik waterfront, resembling a Viking longship skeleton facing the sunset across the bay. Free.
Working out what Reykjavik costs?
The whole of Reykjavik