Reykjavík

About: The Hallgrímskirkja Church is one of the most notable places to visit in Iceland Reykjavik. Enjoy the immersive building that offers a blend of beauty, history, and magnificent architecture. Located in the heart of the city, the Hallgrímskirkja Church dominates Reykjavik's skyline.The iconic church was built as an homage to the Icelandic poet, Hallgrímur Pétursson. It seems omnipresent from anywhere in Reykjavik. The 25-ton pipe organ is a majestic piece to see. Don’t miss the chance to visit the unique white-concrete statue when you are here. Look for the elevator to climb up 74 meters to the turret to get a splendid view of the city.Location: Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.Price: $8 entree fee (adults).Timing: 9 AM to 5 PM (Winter) & 9 AM to 9 PM (Summer).Best Time to Visit: June to August.

Plan your visit to Downtown Reykjavik to feel the ambiance of a small town filled with wonky little houses and comfy restaurants. The place is home to stand-alone boutiques selling exquisite items like Icelandic wool clothing and volcanic rock pottery. Don’t miss the palatable servings from the exotic eateries here.Go for a walk through the evening to feel the ocean breeze at the waterfront walkway. The fine art and architecture will just cheer you up. As it gets dusky, hurry up for the solfar sculpture to see the most exuberant sunsets you will ever see in Iceland.Location: Centre, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland.Price: $100-$251 per day per person.Timing: 10 AM to 8 PM.Best Time to Visit: June to August.

Harpa is a one-stop cultural and social center in the middle of the city. The concert hall is a tantalizing destination for riveted travelers and has enticed over 10 million guests since its inception in 2011. The concert hall displays an artistic honeycomb exterior that is a delight to the eyes.It serves dualistic purposes for the visitors, extraordinary in the daylight, and changing windows with rainbow colors mesmerizes the nighttime explorers too. Explore a range of options of Nordic design, flowers, and other eminent gift items at the Harpa shops when you are here.Location: Harpan, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland.Price: $5Timing: 8 AM to 12 AM.Best Time to Visit: July to August.

When it comes to finding the prominent places to visit in Iceland Reykjavik, thermal pools are the best pick for you. Walk through the city to find the best geothermal pool for yourself.  The city of Reykjavik has 17 thermal pools around the city filled with natural geothermal water springs.These pools are community socializing spots and offer a natural healing therapy for the body, mind, and soul. Immerse yourself into the soaking custom of bathing into thermal pools. The open community pools form an inevitable part of the Icelandic culture and offer exceptional healing qualities. Go for the Blue Lagoon trip to take back an enthralling pool experience for your home.Location: Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, IcelandPrice: $41 per personTiming: 6 AM to 11 PMBest Time to Visit: October to April

It is a great stop for curious globetrotters willing to learn more about the early settlers of Iceland. The exhibition walks tourists through an excavated farmhouse dating back to 871 AD. Take the interactive display tour and artifact cases to gain more insights into the Viking settlement life.Digital interactive displays help you see the primitive Icelandic life and instill a note of appreciation for the Viking influences. The preserved artifacts will serve you with enough evidence to delve deeper into the Vikings' story. The Settlement Exhibition is located at the Adalstraeti 16. It rests near the Viking longhouse archaeological site. Location: Aðalstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.Price: $15 per person.Timing: 9 AM to 6 PM.Best Time to Visit: September to mid-April.

The majestic aura of Mount Esja Makes it one of the most beautiful places in Reykjavik that you could ever find during your Iceland trip. Mountain Esja is the crown jewel in Reykjavik’s skyline and is known for offering a hiking turf for both locals and tourists alike.For tourists, Esja is a natural workout station, with acute slopes testing your strength in every step, and its majestic views making it all worthwhile. The flat-topped 914 meters high mountain is 6.21 miles from the capital city of Reykjavik. The mountain hike is for both casual and pro hikers. However, limit yourself to going above the Steinn point. As beyond this point, it is a choice limited to experienced climbers and hikers only.Location: Þverfellshorn ranges, Iceland.Price: $282 entree fee.Timing: 6 AM to 5 PM.Best Time to Visit: November to March.

Perlan or ‘The Pearl’ is a landmark display of a museum and rotating glass dome in the capital city of Reykjavik. Perlan has been a multi-utility center with a viewing platform, sassy restaurant & cafe, and a newly turned educational site flaunting countless exhibitions and displays.Sitting on top of the Öskjuhlíð hill and forests, the site is on the top of six water tanks that store 24 million liters of Reykjavik's hot water. The Glacier Exhibition of Iceland is a fresh display of a 100-meter long ice tunnel where visitors experience the past, present, and future of Iceland’s mighty glaciers. Location: Öskjuhlíð hills, Perlan.Price: $536 (adults) & $296 (children between 6-16).Timing: 9 AM to 7 PM.Best Time to Visit: May to September.

The National Museum of Iceland is a storehouse of a whopping 2000 artifacts. They showcase firm evidence of the rich Icelandic history, taking you through medieval times to current contemporary culture. Settled beside the University of Iceland, it offers creative displays of Iceland’s rich history and vibrant culture.The iconic piece in the museum’s collection is the 1150 AD built carved pine door, the Valpjofsstaour church door. The ornately carved church door highlights a Lion-Knight legend displaying a knight slaying a dragon to rescue a lion. It has a separate display of swords, drinking horns, and a bronze-made Thor figure too.Location: Suðurgata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.Price: $20 (entree fee).Timing: 10 AM to 5 PM.Best Time to Visit: September to April.