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 is a national museum and the main emphasis of the collection is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is featured as well. The museum owns the most valuable collection of works by Icelandic artists in the country. The collection also includes…
- National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands) - The National Gallery of Iceland is a national museum and the main emphasis of the collection is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is featured as well. The museum owns the most valuable collection of works by Icelandic artists in the country. The collection also includes an impressive array of works by internationally renowned artists such as, Pablo Picasso, Edward Munch, Karel Appel, Hans Hartung, Victor Vasarely, Richard Serra and Richard Tuttle.
- Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus - The old harbour warehouse, Hafnarhús, offers a progressive exhibition program with local and international contemporary artists. The works of key figures, as well as established and emerging current artists are presented in six galleries.
Hafnarhús is also home to the works of Erró (b. 1932), a significant player in the international pop art scene.
Hafnarhús is located in the oldest part of Reykjavik, where the town’s boats and first docks lay. The building was erected in the 1930s and at the time it was one of the largest buildings in the country.
- Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn - The sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) designed, worked and lived in this beautiful building now serving as a part of Reykjavík Art Museum. The white dome structure is surrounded by Sveinsson’s sculptures in the garden, both his earlier massive figures and his later light abstract compositions. The inside of the building offers a unique experience as the artist’s design, inspired by vernacular Mediterranean architecture, is a stand-alone work of art. Sveinsson’s work is often exhibited in there along with the works of other modern or contemporary artists.
- Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir - Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. The exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established masters of modern art.
The building is a fine example of Nordic modernism, it features floor-to ceiling windows that look onto the beautiful Klambratún Park
- Reykjavik Maritime Museum - The exhibition Fish & folk – 150 years of fisheries at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum is about the history of the Icelandic fisheries, from the time when rowing boats gave way to large fishing vessels in the late 19th century, through to the 21st century. This rich history is told from the perspective of Iceland’s biggest fishing port, Reykjavík. The Maritime Museum’s setting is an appropriate one, as the building once housed a flourishing fish factory.
- Arbaer Open Air Museum - Árbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957. Árbær is now an open air museum with more than 20 buildings which form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavik.
- The settlement exhibition - The Settlement Exhibition - Reykjavik 871± 2 deals with the settlement of Reykjavík. The exhibition is based on scholars theories on what the heritage sites in central Reykjavík can tell us about the life and work of the first settlers. The focus of the exhibition is the remains of a hall from the Settlement Age which was excavated in 2001. The hall was inhabited from 930-1000. North of the hall are two pieces of turf, remnants of wall which was clearly built shortly before 871. This is one of the oldest man-made structures so far found in Iceland.
- Reykjavik Museum of Photography - The museum’s exhibitions focus on Icelandic photography, works from Collection and works of foreign photographers. The museum exhibits both historical and contemporary photography in artistic- social- and cultural context.
- Videy Island - Unspoiled nature reigns on island of Viðey, which has a unique place in Icelandic history. Birdlife abounds on the island, while outstanding works of modern art also make their mark. We hope you enjoy your stay and that you help us keep the island the treasurous pearl that it is.
- Gerdarsafn Kopavogur Art Museum - Gerðarsafn is a progressive museum with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art, located in the heart of Kópavogur. Gerðarsafn offers temporary exhibitions with works by Icelandic and international contemporary artists as well as displaying the museum collection. The exhibition program echoes the museum‘s status as the only Icelandic museum built in honor of a female artist.
- Natural History Museum of Kopavogur - The museum divides into two categories, geological and zoological. The geological part focuses on the formation of Iceland and the major types of rocks and minerals. The zoological part focuses (with few exceptions) on Icelandic birds, mammals, fish and invertebrates.
The museum staff provides guidance, if requested. If possible, the guidance is adapted to the interest, age and language of our guests. Guidance should preferably be reserved in advance, especially for groups. Guidance is a part of our service and therefore always free.
- Reykjavik Family park and Zoo - Not just farm animals
There are a lot more animals at the zoo than most people think. Icelandic farm animals, mammals from the country’s wildlife, in addition to a small exhibition of reptiles, amphibians and insects.
Fun for everyone at anytime of the year
Playgrounds are open in the summertime as well as on the weekends during the winter, weather permitting. Castles, zip-lines and other equipment are always open. It’s also nice to just stroll around in the beautiful surroundings.
- The Culture House - At the Culture House, the exhibition Points of View – a journey through the visual world of Iceland is on permanent view. The exhibition gives visitors a unique opportunity to view the collections of 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 is a museum and an exhibition space. It is part of Reykjavík City Museum – one museum in five unique places.
- Sigurjon Olafsson Museum - The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum is dedicated to exhibiting works by the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. It was founded in 1984 by the artist’s widow Birgitta Spur, as a tribute to her late husband. She had the artist’s studio at Laugarnes converted to an exhibition space to house a large collection of his works.
- Laugardalslaug - Reykjavík City runs seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) which are heated with geothermal water and are part of the city’s policy of encouraging public sports and healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs and jacuzzis. Much is done to ensure safety of guests and all staff receive regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Sundhollin Public Baths - Reykjavík City runs seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) which are heated with geothermal water and are part of the city’s policy of encouraging public sports and healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs and jacuzzis. Much is done to ensure safety of guests and all staff receive regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Grafarvogslaug - Reykjavík City runs seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) which are heated with geothermal water and are part of the city’s policy of encouraging public sports and healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs and jacuzzis. Much is done to ensure safety of guests and all staff receive regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Vesturbaejarlaug - Reykjavík City runs seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) which are heated with geothermal water and are part of the city’s policy of encouraging public sports and healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs and jacuzzis. Much is done to ensure safety of guests and all staff receive regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- Arbaejarlaug swimming pool - Reykjavík City runs seven public thermal pools (sundlaugar) which are heated with geothermal water and are part of the city’s policy of encouraging public sports and healthy lifestyle. The pools offer steam baths, saunas, hot tubs and jacuzzis. Much is done to ensure safety of guests and all staff receive regular training and instructions on safety-related issues.
- National Museum of Iceland - The National Museum displays objects that provide insight into Icelandic cultural history - displays that encourage visitors to dwell on the past, present and future. The museum aims to nurture knowledge and innovation while maintaining a wide perspective and sense of community.
Location: Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík
- National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands) - The House of Collections, at Hverfisgata 15, 101 Reykjavik.
The exhibition Treasures of a Nation in the House of Collections throws light on the invaluable collections of the National Gallery of Iceland; the art reflects the zeitgeist of each era, for art is in constant dialogue and renewal, in step with society itself.
- Breiðholtslaug swimming pool - Large facility offering indoor/outdoor swimming pools for all ages, slides, a sauna & hot tubs. Address: Austurberg 3, 111 Reykjavík.
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Dalslaug - Dalslaug is the latest addition to the swimming pools in Reykjavík. The pool opened on December 11th 2021.
Address: Úlfarsbraut 122 124, 113 Reykjavík - Íþróttamiðstöðin á Klébergi - Klébergslaug - Klébergslaug pool is located in the sportcenter in Kjalarnes. We have an outdoor pool with beautiful surroundings, kiddie water slide, steam bath, a gym and two hot tubs.This is a small and intimate outdoor pool in a quiet rural area near Mount Esja.
Addrress: Klébergslaug, Kollagrund 4, 116 Reykjavík.
- 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.