Pearl Tower Museum
Perlan, located on the top of Mount Reykjavík, is like a shining pearl surrounded by the famous Öskjuhlíð forest. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the capital region's beauty, regardless of the weather. Perlan features modern natural exhibitions, a real indoor ice cave, a 4K planetarium, a 360-degree observation deck, as well as delicious ice cream shops and cozy cafes. There are also fun inflatable castles to make everyone's journey more memorable.
Halgryn Church
Hallgrímskirkja is an iconic building in Reykjavik, serving as both a parish church and a national sanctuary of Iceland. Named after 17th-century pastor Hallgrímur Pétursson, the church features a stepped concrete facade and is considered a masterpiece of modernism, as well as an integral part of Iceland's landscape. It belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland and attracts thousands of visitors daily. Admission to the church is free, but there is a fee for adults (1000 Icelandic Krona) and children (7-16 years old: 100 Icelandic Krona) to access the tower. Please note that the church occasionally closes for events and concerts, so it's important to check for notices.
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Nauthólsvík geothermal beach offers hot water supplied by heating facilities, which is infused into two pools, as well as the refreshing seawater of the ocean. The bay is located on the east side of the garden and has a demarcation line for restricted water exchange. Although the bay is relatively open, it often experiences flooding and tidal mixing of seawater and geothermal water. The beach is equipped with various outdoor activity facilities, changing rooms, and onsite services. The summer opening hours are from May 15th to August 15th, every day from 10 am to 7 pm; in winter, it is open from August 16th to April 14th, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm, on Fridays from 11 am to 2 pm, and on Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm and in the evenings from 7 pm.
Hapa Music Hall
Harpa Concert Hall is located in the heart of Reykjavik and is a highly-designed music and conference center. It hosts events such as the Iceland Airwaves Festival and Sónar Festival every year. The exterior of Harpa is made of transparent glass, offering a beautiful view of the ocean and mountains. In addition, the word "Harpa" means "harp" in Icelandic culture and is used to refer to a month in modern Icelandic. In 2016, Björk held two concerts here. If you don't have time to enjoy a music performance, you can also visit the hall and admire the beautiful scenery through the glass. Harpa has made Reykjavik a culturally vibrant city.
Srinivasa Ramanujan volcano
Snæfellsjökull volcano is located 15 kilometers from Reykjavik, Iceland, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The volcano has been dormant for over 4000 years. The last eruption resulted in a rare geological phenomenon where the magma did not cool at the volcano's crater but solidified on the inner walls. It is currently the only ancient magma site on Earth open for tourists and offers stunning views and valuable geological resources for scientific research. Volcano exploration takes approximately 5-6 hours, with around 35-40 minutes spent inside the volcano. Travelers must follow professional guides and cannot explore it on their own.
