What to Do in Reykjavik in 7 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Blue Lagoon Iceland

Opening Hours: January 1st - May 24th 8:00-22:00; May 25th - June 28th 7:00-23:00; June 29th to August 19th 7:00 - next day 00 :00; August 20th to October 1st 8:00-22:00; October 2nd to December 31st 8:00-21:00.

Ticket Price: 6990 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Blue Lagoon is located in Grindavik, Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest Iceland. It is a geothermal hot spring formed by some volcanic lava. The water temperature is about 37-39 degrees Celsius. The lake water is rich in minerals such as silicon and sulfur, which makes the lake appear faint blue. The hot spring experience Blue Lagoon has now become a symbol of Iceland. Many people come to Iceland and choose to take a good bath here. Don't forget to apply some silica mud on your face as a mask when you soak in the hot spring. The silica mud here is volcanic mud and contains many minerals. In addition, you can go to the sauna on the shore to steam for a while, and then come out to continue soaking. If you catch the snow, soak your body in warm water, and look up at the white snow flying in the sky, you will feel very unusual.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Iceland must go to the attractions, day and night have different styles, with swimsuits and boots, there are lockers with towels, shampoo and hair dryer. There is a paid place for large luggage. Because it is close to the airport, the test office will come to Nanhu first and then go back to the city when arriving. There are buses but there are fewer. To make an appointment for the bus time first. If the return flight is late, you can also come back on the day of the return trip, which can save a lot of time and expensive fares. The month of the aurora has a chance to see the glaze in addition to the soup at night! Even if there is really no time or the tickets are too expensive to go in, it is also ann to come - go, just the scenery before the entrance outside, it is beautiful to forget!

Trip.com User: Iceland is beautiful in all the sights! Everything is worth going! ! ! Blue Lake is recommended to stay in its hotel for one night. About 5-6 thousand Hong Kong dollars. Can unlimited soak in its private hot springs and public hot springs! There is also a private "garden" to enjoy the local lichen landscape! Well worth it. You know, it takes 13,000 people to soak in the public pool once, and the city hotel takes more than 1,000 nights. Two people actually get up and get up almost 4,000. Living in its hotel will also add about 1,000 or 2,000 more. You can also watch the aurora on the terrace at night! Well worth it

Day 1 | Afternoon

National Museum of Iceland nearby is the top choice before you leave Blue Lagoon Iceland and hit the road.

National Museum of Iceland

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-4/30,Mon;Open from 1/1-4/30,Tue-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 5/1-9/15,10:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 9/16-12/31,Mon;Open from 9/16-12/31,Tue-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 2000 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Sudurgata 41, Reykjavik 101, Iceland

The National Museum of Iceland was established on February 24, 1863. Now, as a new and modern museum, the National Museum of Iceland provides visitors with better services to display a country's precious collections. The museum is a three-storey building with a cozy little restaurant inside, and the exhibitions on the first floor are frequently updated. The museum's exhibits are very rich, including arts and crafts, tools and furniture, religious objects, archaeological remains, among which the more famous collection is a beautifully carved church door.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, The Reykjavik EDITION is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Reykjavik will find that The Reykjavik EDITION is a fantastic accommodation choice.

The hotel is just 2km away from Reykjavik Domestic Airport. With Arnarholl Statue, Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Saga Music 101 all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Reykjavik hotel features parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 2 | Morning

The Northern Light Center

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 1800 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Aurora Reykjavik, located in the old port of Reykjavik, was founded by four local young people with big brains. Their original intention was to popularize the aurora for tourists who came from the original way. Knowledge, stories and legends, understand the science behind Aurora, and learn how to take better aurora photos. The center also exhibits aurora works by excellent photographers in Iceland and around the world. At the same time, a projection hall is also set up in the center, which plays the high-definition time-lapse impression of the aurora in a loop, accompanied by the graceful music, sit in front of the screen and feel the charm of the aurora.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming The Northern Light Center, Kerid Crater next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Kerid Crater

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 400 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Reykjavik

Kerið Crater Lake was formed in a volcanic eruption 6,500 years ago. After rainwater accumulated, this oval crater lake with a depth of about 55 meters and a diameter of 170 to 270 meters was formed. Due to the absorption of minerals from the surrounding soil, the lake is a ghostly green color and is one of the three most famous crater lakes in the world. Walking trails have been built around the lake for tourists to travel around the lake.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Kerid Crater, Live as Locals Apartments nearby is the best place to stay.

Live as Locals Apartments

Live as Locals Apartments is a self-catering accommodation located in Reykjavík. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 200 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 150 metres from the popular street, Laugavegur. The apartment offers small garden and seating area. Kitchenware and a coffee machine are included in the fully-equipped kitchen. The bathroom has a shower and hairdryer. A welcome packet, including wine and snacks, can be arranged upon request. There are several cafés, restaurants and grocery stores within 500 metres. There are many attractions in the city including, Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre and the National Museum of Iceland both located about 1.5 km from the property. Keflavik International Airport is located 50 km from the property.

Day 3 | Morning

National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)

Ticket Price: 1500 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Frikirkjuvegur 7, Reykjavik 101, Iceland

The surreal dark gray-purple environment design and the trolls, giants and the dead wandering in various exhibition halls are mixed, as if it is the epitome of Iceland, which makes people feel interesting about the national spirit of this country. . In addition to displaying the works of Icelandic sons and daughters Asgrimore Jonsson, Kiawah and Nina Semenderson, there are also paintings by Picasso and Munch.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Iceland ⋯ For me! It's a mysterious country! Everything here is very unreal, it feels like a painting, a lot of clouds, the land after the volcanic eruption! Everything makes me remember. It's all in my mind. It's all in my mind. Come here, I feel like I've gone to another world! Also very lucky to see the northern lights that will make people happy for a lifetime! There are also magnificent glaciers that are shocking! The huge waves and black beaches that people can't walk close to! The diamond beach with a lot of ice stones is beached on the shore! The huge ice stones are floating in the glacier lake on the shore! Feeling like you've left the earth and gone to another world!

Trip.com User: It's not cold at the beginning of the year, so you have to protect the natural environment first

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands), Laugardalslaug next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Laugardalslaug

Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,8:00am-10:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,6:30am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 1030 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 105, Sundlaugavegur 30, Reykjavík, Iceland

The many outdoor swimming pools in Reykjavik are geothermally heated, and the temperature is constant all year round. The swimming pools in various communities are their social centers, where children play, young people have sex, and adults do business here. Laugardalslaug is the larger and better of the many geothermal pools in the city. Geothermal pools are the pride and joy of this country, but make sure to wash yourself well before diving in.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Sem Apartments is the best places.

Sem Apartments

Sem Apartments offers accommodation in Reykjavík. Hallgrímskirkja Church is 300 metres from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. All units include a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, equipped with an oven. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. Every unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels are available. Solfar Sun Voyager is 500 metres from Sem Apartments. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 2 km from the property.

Day 4 | Morning

Einar Jonsson Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 1000 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Eiriksgata, Reykjavik 101, Iceland

Einar Jonsson, as the greatest sculptor in Iceland, left many precious cultural heritages for Iceland during his lifetime. He used a chisel to carve out the earth, spring, hope and death on the basalt wall, with crying naked women, murderous dragons and more. Most of his surviving works are displayed in the museum, where 26 bronze statues are placed in the sculpture garden in the museum's backyard.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Einar Jonsson Museum, you can head to Saga Museum, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Saga Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 2100 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Grandagardur 2, Reykjavik 101, Iceland

In addition to the magnificent natural scenery, Iceland also has a unique Saga culture. As a unique literature in Iceland, the Saga anthology records the myths about the Icelandic Vikings. The lifelike character models in the museum are matched with the chopping sound of an axe. And the creepy screams restore the time a hundred years ago.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Saga Museum love staying at it.

Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel

Located next to Hlemmur Square, this hotel is just off Laugavegur, the main shopping street in Reykjavík. It offers a view over the city and Esja Mountain. Balinese-style furnishings and 4-poster beds are featured in all rooms at Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel. Each also has a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with Guldmeden's own organic toiletries. Some rooms have a view over the sea, mountain or city. The on-site restaurant offers local and organic options. Guests can also enjoy a bar at Eyja Guldsmeden, as well as a fitness centre and bicycle hire. The area is popular for cycling. Hallgrímskirkja Church is 1 km away, while Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre, the National Museum of Iceland and Reykjavík Domestic Airport are all within 2 km of the hotel.

Day 5 | Morning

Vikin Maritime Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 1500 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Grandagarour 8, Reykjavik, 101, Iceland

This museum is based on a fish freezing factory, which is also quite in line with the style of this Viking maritime museum. The Vikings' seafaring heritage is on display here, from earlier canoes and sailboats, to fishing trawlers, and even one that participated in the "Codwars" The war over fishing rights in the Atlantic Ocean) of the Oðinn battleship. Feel the historical changes of the nation in this ocean.

Day 5 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Vikin Maritime Museum, you can head to Arbæjarsafn, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Arbæjarsafn

Ticket Price: 1100 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Kistuhylur 4, Artunsholt, Reykjavik

The Abaya Open-Air Ethnographic Museum documents the history of Reykjavik, giving visitors the opportunity to experience how the early Reykjaviks lived, worked and played.

Day 5 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Arbæjarsafn, Óm Apartments nearby is the best place to stay.

Óm Apartments

Om Apartments is conveniently located in the popular Háaleiti area. The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Take advantage of the property's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, car power charging station, grocery deliveries, private check in/check out, kitchen. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The property offers various recreational opportunities. Om Apartments combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Reykjavik unforgettable.

Day 6 | Morning

Whales of Iceland

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 2900 ISK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Fiskislod 23, Reykjavik 101, Iceland

WhalesofIceland focuses on 23 kinds of whales that appear in Icelandic waters, and reproduces their sounds and appearances in the exhibition hall, so that every visitor can learn about whales. All the models are 1:1 reproduction of the whale, PS They are all made in China and shipped to Iceland by sea. Also, because some whale models are so large, they can only be transported after being disassembled. In front of each whale model, there is a multimedia screen to introduce their categories, habits, sizes, and to restore their calls. If you bring children, Whales of Iceland is a good place to entertain. And there are many whale watching groups in Reykjavik. It is also a good knowledge reserve to learn some whale knowledge before going to sea.

Day 6 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Whales of Iceland, don’t forget pay a visit to Hallgrimskirkja.

Hallgrimskirkja

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:00am-4:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,11:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Hall Grimes Church is located on a hill in the center of Reykjavik and is named after the famous Icelandic writer Hal Grimes in honor of his great contribution to Icelandic literature. The church was built in 1930 and is a landmark building in Reykjavik. The statue of Sigurdsson in front of the church was built in memory of Leifur Eiriksson, the father of Icelandic independence. The church was designed by the famous Icelandic architect Gudjon Samuelsson. The foundation stone was laid in 1940. Due to the funds raised by the church and donations from believers, it took almost more than half a century to complete. The church has a novel design and is a pipe organ structure. The main hall is more than 30 meters high and can accommodate 1,200 people; the main tower is 72 meters high, and you can take the elevator to the top floor to overlook the whole picture of the capital. The shape of the lava left after the eruption of Iceland's volcano gave him inspiration for his creation. He used local creative materials and local building materials to design this church with new coordinates and Icelandic national style.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The top floor of the church has a panoramic view of the entire Iceland, the whole is beautiful! Sometimes there is a music performance, it is recommended to calm down and watch the performance! Enjoy the whole view!

Trip.com User: quite splendid for this church, so beautiful so Iceland and so nice i have a chance to be here .i so happy can bring my wife along too.

Day 6 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Hallgrimskirkja? Kvosin Downtown Hotel is one of your top choices.

Kvosin Downtown Hotel

Property Location
With a stay at Kvosin Downtown Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Parliament House and National Cathedral. This 4-star aparthotel is within close proximity of Reykjavik City Hall and Reykjavik Pond.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 40-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the aparthotel's restaurant, which features a bar. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, an elevator (lift), and coffee/tea in the lobby.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Day 7

Þingvellir National Park

Opening Hours: Open from 4:00am-9:30pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Thingvellir National Park, located near Reykjavik, is the site of the world's oldest democratic parliament and is now the place where Icelanders hold festive events. The national park is near the Icelandic Rift Valley, the boundary between the Eurasian and American plates. Thingvellir National Park, as one of the filming locations of "Game of Thrones", is well known to many fans of the show.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Day 2 on Iceland Thingvellir National Park can you imagine how nice when the Aurora show up infront of you ? i could tell you the feel is super amazing. we was so lucky for the light hunt night,Aurora god know we are visiting her so she show up and dance for us.

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