Discover Reykjavík with the Reykjavik City Card 48 hours, an eco-friendly pass that offers free entry to museums, the zoo, thermal pools, and more. Enjoy free bus transport and a ferry ride to Viðey Island. Plus, get exclusive discounts and offers!
Discover Reykjavík with the Reykjavik City Card 48 hours, an eco-friendly pass that offers free entry to museums, the zoo, thermal pools, and more. Enjoy free bus transport and a ferry ride to Viðey Island. Plus, get exclusive discounts and offers!
- National Museum of Iceland - The National Museum showcases artifacts that offer a glimpse into Iceland’s cultural history, encouraging visitors to reflect on the past, present, and future. The museum is dedicated to fostering knowledge and innovation while maintaining a broad perspective and a sense of community.
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- National Museum of Iceland - The National Museum showcases artifacts that offer a glimpse into Iceland’s cultural history, encouraging visitors to reflect on the past, present, and future. The museum is dedicated to fostering knowledge and innovation while maintaining a broad perspective and a sense of community.
- National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands) - As a national museum, the National Gallery of Iceland primarily focuses on 19th and 20th-century Icelandic art, while also featuring international works. It holds the country’s most valuable collection of Icelandic art, including pieces by renowned artists like 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 offers a dynamic exhibition program featuring both local and international contemporary artists. It showcases works by key figures and both 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, the building was constructed in the 1930s and was one of the largest in the country at the time.
- Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn - This beautiful building, designed and lived in by sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982), is now part of the Reykjavík Art Museum. The white dome structure is surrounded by Sveinsson’s sculptures in the garden, featuring both his early massive figures and later light abstract compositions. Inside, the building offers a unique experience as the artist’s design, inspired by Mediterranean architecture, stands as a work of art itself. Sveinsson’s work is often displayed alongside other modern or contemporary artists.
- 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 fine example of Nordic modernism, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the beautiful Klambratún Park.
- Reykjavik Maritime Museum - The exhibition “Fish & Folk – 150 Years of Fisheries” at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum explores 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 told from the perspective of Reykjavík, Iceland’s largest fishing port. The museum is aptly located in a building that once housed a thriving fish factory.
- Arbaer Open Air Museum - Árbær, once a well-established farm, 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.
- 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, one of the oldest man-made structures found in Iceland.
- Reykjavik Museum of Photography - The museum’s exhibitions focus on Icelandic photography, showcasing works from its collection and those of foreign photographers. It presents both historical and contemporary photography within artistic, social, and cultural contexts.
- 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 as the treasured pearl it is.
- 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 geological and zoological sections. The geological section focuses on Iceland’s formation and major rock and mineral types, while the zoological section primarily features Icelandic birds, mammals, fish, and invertebrates. The museum staff offers guidance, tailored to guests’ interests, age, and language, if requested. Guidance should be reserved in advance, especially for groups, and is always free as part of the museum’s service.
- Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo - More than just farm animals, the zoo features a variety of animals, including Icelandic farm animals, wildlife mammals, and a small exhibition of reptiles, amphibians, and insects. The park offers fun for everyone year-round, with playgrounds open in summer and on winter weekends, weather permitting. Visitors can enjoy castles, zip-lines, and other equipment, or simply stroll through the beautiful surroundings.
- The Culture House - The Culture House hosts the permanent exhibition “Points of View – A Journey Through the Visual World of Iceland,” offering 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 like 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 - Dedicated to the works of Icelandic sculptor Sigurjón Ólafsson, the museum was founded in 1984 by the artist’s widow, Birgitta Spur, as a tribute to her late husband. She converted the artist’s studio at Laugarnes into an exhibition space to house a large collection of his works.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 situated in a quiet rural area near Mount Esja. Address: Klébergslaug, Kollagrund 4, 116 Reykjavík.
- 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.
- Dalslaug - Dalslaug is the newest addition to Reykjavík’s swimming pools, having opened on December 11th, 2021. Address: Úlfarsbraut 122-124, 113 Reykjavík.
- Grafarvogslaug - Grafarvogslaug is a pool complex in the Reykjavík suburb of Grafarvogur. It features both outdoor and indoor pools, an outdoor children’s pool and paddling pool, two water slides, three hot tubs, and a steam bath. Address: Dalhús 2, 112 Reykjavík.

- Ferry ride
- Admission to family park and zoo
- Use of public bus transport
- Admission to several thermal pools
- All fees and/or taxes
- Admission to several museums
- Ferry ride
- Admission to family park and zoo
- Use of public bus transport
- Admission to several thermal pools
- All fees and/or taxes
- Admission to several museums
- 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, COST-EFFECTIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO EXPERIENCE REYKJAVÍK
Complimentary access to numerous museums
Complimentary admission to the Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park
Complimentary usage of Reykjavík’s thermal pools, hot pots, and saunas
Complimentary travel on the “Strætó”, the public bus system, in and around the capital region…
THE SIMPLEST, COST-EFFECTIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO EXPERIENCE REYKJAVÍK
Complimentary access to numerous museums
Complimentary admission to the Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park
Complimentary usage of Reykjavík’s thermal pools, hot pots, and saunas
Complimentary travel on the “Strætó”, the public bus system, in and around the capital region
Complimentary ferry transportation to Viðey, an attractive island with historical relevance. During the colder months, the Island of Viðey is illuminated by the Image Peace Tower and the ferry service is only operational on the weekends.
Benefit from substantial discounts and deals highlighted on our platform.
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.