Experience the most easy, affordable, and eco-friendly way to enjoy Reykjavík with the Reykjavik City Card. Get free entry to museums, the zoo, thermal pools, and more!
Experience the most easy, affordable, and eco-friendly way to enjoy Reykjavík with the Reykjavik City Card. Get free entry to museums, the zoo, thermal pools, and more!
- National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands) - The National Gallery of Iceland serves as a national museum, primarily focusing on 19th and 20th-century Icelandic art, while also showcasing international pieces. It boasts the country’s most valuable collection of Icelandic artworks. The collection includes notable works by internationally…
- National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands) - The National Gallery of Iceland serves as a national museum, primarily focusing on 19th and 20th-century Icelandic art, while also showcasing international pieces. It boasts the country’s most valuable collection of Icelandic artworks. The collection includes notable works by internationally acclaimed artists such as Pablo Picasso, Edward Munch, Karel Appel, Hans Hartung, Victor Vasarely, Richard Serra, and Richard Tuttle.
- Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus - Located in an old harbor warehouse, Hafnarhús presents a dynamic exhibition program featuring both local and international contemporary artists. It showcases works from key figures, as well as established and emerging artists, across six galleries.
Hafnarhús also houses the works of Erró (b. 1932), a prominent figure in the international pop art scene.
Situated in the oldest part of Reykjavik, where the town’s boats and first docks were located, the building was constructed in the 1930s and was one of the largest in the country at the time.
- National Museum of Iceland - The National Museum offers displays that provide insights into Icelandic cultural history, encouraging visitors to reflect on the past, present, and future. The museum aims to foster knowledge and innovation while maintaining a broad perspective and sense of community.
Location: Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík
- The Settlement Exhibition - The Settlement Exhibition - Reykjavik 871± 2 explores the settlement of Reykjavík. Based on scholarly theories, it reveals what heritage sites in central Reykjavík can tell us about the lives and work of the first settlers. The exhibition centers on the remains of a hall from the Settlement Age, excavated in 2001, which was inhabited from 930-1000. North of the hall are two pieces of turf, remnants of a wall built shortly before 871, making it one of the oldest man-made structures found in Iceland.
- Reykjavik Maritime Museum - The exhibition “Fish & Folk – 150 Years of Fisheries” at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum delves into the history of Icelandic fisheries, from the transition from rowing boats to large fishing vessels in the late 19th century to the 21st century. This rich history is narrated from the perspective of Reykjavík, Iceland’s largest fishing port. The museum’s location is fitting, as the building once housed a thriving fish factory.
- Arbaer Open Air Museum - Árbær, once a functioning farm well into the 20th century, became an open-air museum in 1957. It now features over 20 buildings forming a town square, village, and farm, with most structures relocated from central Reykjavik.
- Reykjavik Museum of Photography - The museum’s exhibitions highlight Icelandic photography, works from its collection, and pieces by foreign photographers. It showcases both historical and contemporary photography within artistic, social, and cultural contexts.
- Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir - Kjarvalsstaðir is home to the works of Jóhannes S. Kjarval, one of Iceland’s most influential and recognized artists. The exhibitions primarily focus on paintings and sculptures by established modern art masters.
The building is a prime example of Nordic modernism, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful Klambratún Park.
- Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn - The sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) designed, worked, and lived in this beautiful building, now part of the Reykjavík Art Museum. The white dome structure is surrounded by Sveinsson’s sculptures in the garden, showcasing both his earlier massive figures and later light abstract compositions. Inside, the building offers a unique experience, with the artist’s design inspired by vernacular Mediterranean architecture, standing as a work of art itself. Sveinsson’s work is often displayed alongside other modern or contemporary artists.
- Gerdarsafn Kopavogur Art Museum - Gerðarsafn is a forward-thinking museum emphasizing modern and contemporary art, located in the heart of Kópavogur. It offers temporary exhibitions featuring works by Icelandic and international contemporary artists, as well as displaying the museum’s collection. The exhibition program reflects the museum’s status as the only Icelandic museum built in honor of a female artist.
- Natural History Museum of Kopavogur - The museum is divided into two sections: geological and zoological. The geological section focuses on Iceland’s formation and major rock and mineral types, while the zoological section primarily highlights Icelandic birds, mammals, fish, and invertebrates.
The museum staff provides guidance upon request, tailored to the interests, age, and language of guests. It is recommended to reserve guidance in advance, especially for groups. Guidance is part of the museum’s service and is always free.
- Videy Island - Viðey Island is a haven of unspoiled nature with a unique place in Icelandic history. The island is rich in birdlife and features outstanding works of modern art. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy their stay and help preserve the island’s treasured beauty.
- The Culture House - At the Culture House, the exhibition “Points of View – A Journey Through the Visual World of Iceland” is permanently on display. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to view collections from six major Icelandic cultural institutions. Artworks of various styles and mediums are presented thematically alongside museum objects and archival materials such as books and maps.
- Aoalstraeti 10 - Aðalstræti 10 serves as a museum and exhibition space, part of the Reykjavík City Museum, which encompasses five unique locations.
- Sigurjon Olafsson Museum - The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum is dedicated to showcasing works by the Icelandic sculptor Sigurjón Ólafsson. Founded in 1984 by the artist’s widow, Birgitta Spur, as a tribute to her late husband, the artist’s studio at Laugarnes was converted into an exhibition space to house a large collection of his works.
- Hafnarborg The Hafnarfjordur Centre of Culture and Fine Art - An art museum located in the center of Hafnarfjordur, within the Reykjavik area.
- Hafnarfjordur Museum - A museum situated in several buildings in the center of Hafnarfjordur, dedicated to the region’s history.
- Grafarvogslaug - Reykjavík City operates seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) heated with geothermal water, promoting public sports and a healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs, and jacuzzis. Safety is a priority, with staff receiving regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Arbaejarlaug swimming pool - Reykjavík City operates seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) heated with geothermal water, promoting public sports and a healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs, and jacuzzis. Safety is a priority, with staff receiving regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo - More than just farm animals
The zoo features a wide variety of animals, including Icelandic farm animals, mammals from the country’s wildlife, and a small exhibition of reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
Fun for everyone year-round
Playgrounds are open during the summer and on weekends in winter, weather permitting. Castles, zip-lines, and other equipment are always accessible. Visitors can also enjoy a leisurely stroll in the beautiful surroundings.
- Laugardalslaug - Reykjavík City operates seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) heated with geothermal water, promoting public sports and a healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs, and jacuzzis. Safety is a priority, with staff receiving regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Breiðholtslaug swimming pool - A large facility offering indoor and outdoor swimming pools for all ages, slides, a sauna, and hot tubs. Address: Austurberg 3, 111 Reykjavík.
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Dalslaug - Dalslaug is the newest addition to Reykjavík’s swimming pools, opening on December 11th, 2021.
Address: Úlfarsbraut 122-124, 113 Reykjavík - Íþróttamiðstöðin á Klébergi - Klébergslaug - Klébergslaug pool is located in the sports center in Kjalarnes. It features an outdoor pool with beautiful surroundings, a kiddie water slide, steam bath, gym, and two hot tubs. This small and intimate outdoor pool is set in a quiet rural area near Mount Esja.
Address: Klébergslaug, Kollagrund 4, 116 Reykjavík.
- Sundhollin Public Baths - Reykjavík City operates seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) heated with geothermal water, promoting public sports and a healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs, and jacuzzis. Safety is a priority, with staff receiving regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Vesturbaejarlaug - Reykjavík City operates seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) heated with geothermal water, promoting public sports and a healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs, and jacuzzis. Safety is a priority, with staff receiving regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.

- Admission to multiple thermal pools
- Access to public bus transportation
- Entry to a variety of museums
- Access to zoo and family-friendly park
- Admission to multiple thermal pools
- Access to public bus transportation
- Entry to a variety of museums
- Access to zoo and family-friendly park
- Please note, you will need to swap your digital voucher for the City Card.
- Please note, you will need to swap your digital voucher for the City Card.
THE SIMPLEST, MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND GREEN METHOD TO EXPERIENCE REYKJAVÍK
Complimentary access to a variety of museums
No fee for admission to Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park
Free admittance to Reykjavík’s hot springs
Gratis usage of public bus system, “Strætó”
No charge for a ferry journey to Viðey, a charming historical island.
In the winter season,…
THE SIMPLEST, MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND GREEN METHOD TO EXPERIENCE REYKJAVÍK
Complimentary access to a variety of museums
No fee for admission to Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park
Free admittance to Reykjavík’s hot springs
Gratis usage of public bus system, “Strætó”
No charge for a ferry journey to Viðey, a charming historical island.
In the winter season, the Viðey Island sparkles with the Image Peace Tower, and the ferry operates on weekends.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.