Harpa is one of Reykjavik's greatest and distinguished landmarks. It is a cultural and social center in the heart of the city and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the North Atl...

Vesturbaejarlaug is a small and friendly neighborhood pool, located within walking distance of the city center. The pool has an outdoor pool and children’s pool, waterslide, four hot tubs, steam ba...

Kopavogur swimming pool is one of the most popular swimming pools in Iceland and is among the largest in the country.  In 2008 it was for the most part renewed.  Now there are three swimming pools in...

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...

Hannes Hafstein (1861 – 1922) A farm boy from North Iceland, Hafstein graduated from The Icelandic National School in 1880 and later as a lawyer from Copenhagen University. In 1904, he became the firs...

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...

Ingolfsbrekka hill. Probably one of the best-preserved sections of old Reykjavik’s landscape. In 1806, it marked the eastern-boundaries of the city’s jurisdiction.

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,...