This is a pool complex in the Reykjavik suburb of Breidholt. It features an outdoor pool, outdoor and indoor children’s pools, outdoor paddling pool, two water slides, three hot tubs, sauna, and st...

Sheriff Skuli Magnusson (1711-1794) Named: “The Father of Reykjavik” treasurer Skuli Magnússon was one of the main supporters of the “Innréttingar”, and campaigned in their favor throughout their exis...

King Christian IX Ruled Denmark from 1863 to 1906, known as “The Grandfather of Europe” with so many of his descendant’s becoming royalty. In 1874 he issued a new constitution for Iceland, a compromis...

Arguably the true heart of the city Austurvollur (east field) used to be much bigger than it is today. When farmers rode into the city for business they left their horses at Laekjartorg Square and put...

The Whales of Iceland exhibit is the most significant exhibition of its kind in Europe, and possibly the world. The Whales of Iceland exhibit is the most significant exhibition of its kind in Europe,...

Listvinahusid is first of its kind in Iceland, founded in 1927.  Three generations of artistic potters, the youngest, Gudmundur Einarsson, now owns the workshop and makes his unique handmade ceramic a...

Salalaug thermal pool in Kopavogur has both outdoor and indoor pools, including a children´s pool, water slide, steam bath, and three hot tubs, including one with a hydromassage. OPEN ALL YEAR A...

The drive between Þingvellir and Reykjavik takes you through the Mosfellssveit countryside, where you'll find Gljufrasteinn, the former home of Iceland’s 1955 Nobel prize winner for literature, Halldo...

The National Gallery of Iceland established in1884, is a leading art museum in Iceland. Its collection consists mainly of 19th, 20th and 21st century art.  The building dates from 1916 and was origina...

Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum – An adventure world for bird enthusiasts Enjoy information and refreshments in the world’s foremost bird paradise. The museum houses about 180 species of birds, more than 300...