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What to do in Reykjavik, the 10 best plans
Reykjavík is usually the first or last stop on any trip to Iceland and, although for me it is not an essential stop Spending the first or last night of your route through Iceland is usually a very good option, that's why here we bring you these 10 plans for Reykjavík.
- WHAT TO DO IN REYKJAVIK
- 1. Fly on Fly Over Iceland
- Relax in the best hot springs in Iceland, Sky Lagoon
- 3. Learn from whales at Whales of Iceland
- 4. Visit the Perlan Museum
- 5. Visit the Harpa concert hall
- 6. Try typical 100% Icelandic food
- 7. Eat ice cream
- 8. Have a beer in Reykjavík with live music
- 9. The Settlement Exhibition
- 10. Prepare well for the cold and give it your all
- WHERE TO STAY IN REYKJAVIK
WHAT TO DO IN REYKJAVIK
1. Fly on Fly Over Iceland
Rain or shine Fly Over Iceland is one of our favorite things to do in Reykjavík.
It is a kind of Very realistic flight simulator where you visit the most diverse landscapes of Iceland While you are hanging with your feet, the seats vibrate, move, throw water, wind at different temperatures and even smells at you depending on what you are flying over at any given time.
Ultimately it is a immersive experience that allows you to “visit” all of Iceland in a very special way and see places that you will hardly get to visit. We loved the experience, although like everything in Iceland, it is not cheap.
It is best to book it online a few days in advance to choose the time that best suits you because it usually fills up.
Relax in the best hot springs in Iceland, Sky Lagoon
These are nothing more and nothing less than our favorite thermal baths in Iceland And the level of those spread throughout the country is really high. These bathrooms are modern and very spacious, allowing you to find your relaxation corner.
The best thing about this place is that whatever the weather, you will be warm in the water or in its beautiful sauna with direct views of the sea. A very Icelandic plan.
The price of the ticket will depend on the experience you choose, they have a basic ticket that costs 7990 isk and only gives you access to the pools and another for 9990 isk that gives you access to their 7-step ritual.
The facilities are located on the outskirts of Reykjavík, If you do not have a vehicle you can hire it with collection in your hotel.
3. Learn from whales at Whales of Iceland
This museum has dozens of life-size figures of different whales and dolphins that ply the coasts of Iceland. In the price iIncludes an audio guidecargable in Spanish (Don't forget your headphones) which will explain the carcharacteristics of each species as you progress through the tour and see each recreation.
It can be a very interesting visit if you are traveling with children since the family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) only costs 6800 isk. The price of an individual ticket is 3400 isk for adults and 1700 for children.
4. Visit the Perlan Museum
The Perlan building located on top of a hill in the city was built to be a gigantic reservoir of 24 million liters of geothermal water and which also acts as a museum.
This museum appears on almost any list of best places to visit in Reykjavík as it is a great place whether it rains or not.
Inside there is a planetarium with a film about auroras, an ice cave, a room with a documentary about volcanoes latest and varied exhibitions on fauna, geology and history of Iceland. On the top floor there is an outdoor viewing platform, a cocktail bar and a restaurant with wonderful views of the entire city.
5. Visit the Harpa concert hall
On the seafront you will find Harpa, a modernist auditorium composed of a façade made of glass hexagons that make it a truly photogenic building. Entry inside is free and there you can find some cafes, restaurants, exhibitions (sometimes free) and of course a music auditorium.
6. Try typical 100% Icelandic food
The restaurant Svarta Kaffid in the heart of Reykjavík specializes in soups. They usually offer two types of soup, one of carone and another vegetarian, both served inside a large rye loaf.
If you think that eating soup is not going to satisfy your appetite, wait until you eat all the bread, you will end up rolling.
Alternatively Messinn It is one of the best traditional food restaurants you will find in the capital. This place is specialized in fish offering a fairly good quality-price ratio considering you are in Iceland. Fresh produce and local recipes, can you think of a better plan to end a day of sightseeing in Reykjavík?
7. Eat ice cream
Yes, yes, as you read it, eat ice cream even if the weather is bad. Something curious about Icelanders is that they love to eat ice cream at any time of the year. In fact, one of his favorite times is during the first snowfall of the year.
One of the best ice cream parlors is Joylato, it is right in the center next to the famous Hallgrímskirkja church. If you don't fancy ice cream, they also have delicious crepes and hot chocolate.
And sign up too Ísbúð Vesturbæjar, for many the best ice cream parlor in Iceland. It has an American dinner style with many flavors of ice cream and toppings, you can also ask for the ice cream to be turned into a shake.
8. Have a beer in Reykjavík with live music
In the Laugavegur shopping hub, in the heart of Reykjavík, you can find the curious Hús Máls og menningar bookstore. It is a large two-story place with shelves full of books that also has a bar with live music inside, two very cool environments mix. It can be a very interesting plan to spend a rainy afternoon/night in Reykjavík.
9. The Settlement Exhibition
It is an interactive museum located in the center of the city in the same place where there was once one of the first Viking settlements on the island. In this modern museum it is explained the story of what life was like for the first Vikings who lived in Iceland combining the remains of Viking constructions from the 9th century with holograms and projections.
The price of this museum is 2,500 ISK per adult and free for minors.
10. Prepare well for the cold and give it your all
Iceland is an unpredictable country if there is one, the climate can change drastically regardless of the time of year, so to visit it you have to be well prepared.
If you don't want the rain, the wind and the snow to stop you, don't let them do it. Put on your thermal and waterproof clothing to go out and discover the city, there is no better way than to start doing it with this free tours to discover everything about the city, the curious history of Iceland and its traditions.
From Reykjavík you also have many interesting tours such as;
Or if you are not going to tour Iceland in your own vehicle, these are some of the tours that are most worth taking to discover the country.
and you will be based in Reykjavik for a few days, these are some of the tours that you cannot miss.
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN REYKJAVIK
Guesthouse Pavi, an backpacker hostel in the center and with free parking with rooms with shared bathrooms at an affordable price.
201 Hotel, a hotel with good quality-price On the outskirts near supermarkets and with parking. It is a very quiet area 10 minutes by car from the center. The rooms are spacious and beautiful with basic breakfast included.
Reykjavik Residence un good hotel with beautiful rooms in the center with parking. They all have a tea maker, coffee maker and microwave.
We hope that our guide on what to do in Reykjavík if it rains has helped you organize your trip. If you have any questions you can join the group of WhatsApp and together we will try to help. If you would like to know more about our stay in Iceland you can read our other articles or see our featured stories on Instagram.
