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Things to see in Reykjavík (Iceland): 100 places and when to go

Reykjavík is a city in Iceland with around 166,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 100 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (35), Temples (29), Nature (13). The best known are Hallgrímskirkja, Icelandic Phallological Museum and National Museum of Iceland. The best time to come is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 20 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Iceland · 64.15, -21.95
Population
About 166,000
Places
100 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (35) · Temples (29) · Nature (13) · Mountains (9) · Hot springs (6) · Hiking (6)
Best time
February to March and May to October.
Also possible
November to January and April.
Nearest airport
KEF Reykjavík, 37 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Thrihnukagigur, at 540 m.

What to see in Reykjavík

The places in and around Reykjavík, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 76, by what you come to do:

When to go to Reykjavík

The best time to visit Reykjavík is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible4:53
  2. FebBest time8:07
  3. MarBest time11:13
  4. AprPossible14:40
  5. MayBest time17:57
  6. JunBest time20:22
  7. JulBest time19:15
  8. AugBest time16:03
  9. SepBest time12:37
  10. OctBest time9:17
  11. NovPossible5:54
  12. DecPossible3:37

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 20 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 37. In June, 99 of the 100 places are at their best.

When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Reykjavík

The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 37 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Iceland, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Reykjavík?

The best known: Hallgrímskirkja, Icelandic Phallological Museum, National Museum of Iceland, Höfði, Christ the King Cathedral. In all, 100 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?

February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 20 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 37.

How do you get to Reykjavík?

The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 37 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Reykjavík as the destination and these 100 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.