Reykjavik Highlights: 2-Day Adventure

1 cities | 6 attraction(s) | total distance 95 km

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Explore Reykjavik in 2 days with a mix of city highlights and excursions. Day 1 includes Hallgrímskirkja, Sun Voyager Sculpture, Harpa Concert Hall, downtown Reykjavik, Perlan Museum, and a Northern Lights tour. On Day 2, take a Golden Circle tour to see Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall, with an optional visit to Kerið Crater Lake. Wind down with a dinner at a top restaurant and experience Reykjavik's vibrant nightlife.

Day1: Reykjavik

5 attraction(s) · 5 km

Explore Reykjavik's iconic landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja and the Sun Voyager sculpture, visit modern architectural gems like Harpa, wander the vibrant downtown and Laugavegur Street, discover Iceland's natural wonders at Perlan Museum, and, if in season, embark on a Northern Lights tour for a magical evening experience.

Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja Church

1 km

The Sun Voyager

The Sun Voyager is a pirate ship skeleton sculpture located next to the northern coast of Reykjavik. It is an important symbol of this "smoke-free city" and takes the form of a giant insect. The sculptor Arnarson(Jón Gunnar Árnason, 1931-1989) is the author of this work.

1 km

Harpa

The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, is the newest, largest, and most remarkable multi-purpose music hall and conference centre in Iceland. Designed by Icelandic and Danish architectural firms, the building draws inspiration from the mysterious Northern Lights and the forms of volcanic rock. The Harpa Concert Hall features a magnificent kaleidoscope-like exterior, with thousands of irregular geometric glass panels that reflect stunning colors in different seasons and weather conditions, resembling a beautiful painting. This modern building is praised as the best venue in Reykjavik for enjoying music and hosting important conferences. It offers performances by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Icelandic theatre productions, and a wide range of musical genres. The largest hall in the venue can accommodate up to 1800 seats, and there are also two rehearsal halls, lounges, a restaurant, a café, a music record shop, and a souvenir shop, among other facilities.

2 km

Laugavegur

19th century-era main street attracting crowds for its bars, restaurants & exclusive boutiques.

2 km

Perlan

Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar.

Day2: Reykjavik

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

Explore the Golden Circle with visits to Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall. Optionally, visit Kerið Crater Lake. Return to Reykjavik for a relaxing dinner, followed by an optional night out to experience the city's vibrant nightlife.