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Things to do in Miðborg, Reykjavik

40 places in Miðborg from 14 Reykjavik travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

40 places

  1. Harpa

    Landmark · Miðborg

    Reykjavik's concert hall and conference centre, opened in 2011, with a striking, almost see-through glass facade.

    5:01· Icelandairin 11 vlogs

  2. Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)

    Shopping · Miðborg

    Colourful downtown street painted in rainbow stripes for gay pride. It is a symbol of Iceland's commitment to equality and human rights.

    14:24· Claire's Footstepsin 5 vlogs

  3. Sun Voyager (Sólfar)

    Landmark · Miðborg

    Modern waterfront sculpture of a Viking-style ship. It honours the Scandinavian seafarers who settled the uninhabited island from the 9th century.

    1:37· TravelScoutin 5 vlogs

  4. Old Harbour

    Neighborhood · Miðborg

    Reykjavik's walkable old harbour area, with a waterfront promenade close to the historic centre.

    17:12· SteveMarshin 4 vlogs

  5. Icelandic Phallological Museum

    Museum · Miðborg

    A quirky museum devoted to the phalluses of animals.

    9:22· Claire's Footstepsin 4 vlogs

  6. Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

    Street food · Miðborg

    A famous Reykjavik hot dog stand known for its Icelandic hot dogs with sauces and toppings; expect a long line.

    8:02· Happy to Wander (Travel Tips & Inspo)in 4 vlogs

  7. Kolaportið Flea Market

    Market · Miðborg

    Weekend downtown flea market with a mostly local shopping scene. It sells Icelandic wool sweaters and traditional foods.

    10:51· Rick Steves' Europein 3 vlogs

  8. Icelandic Punk Museum

    Museum · Miðborg

    A small museum about Iceland's punk music scene in the city centre.

    5:44· SteveMarshin 2 vlogs

  9. Deig

    Cafe · Miðborg

    Bakery whose name means 'dough' in Icelandic, famous for bagel sandwiches and doughnuts.

    5:35· TOPJAWin 2 vlogs

  10. Le Kock

    Restaurant · Miðborg

    Sister restaurant of Deig serving burgers, wings and fries, with potato buns made from a local grower's potatoes.

    14:18· TOPJAWin 2 vlogs

  11. Brauð & Co.

    Cafe · Miðborg

    Popular Reykjavik bakery known for its cinnamon buns and pastries, a budget-friendly snack in a pricey city.

    0:23· Tastes & Viewsin 2 vlogs

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29 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. The Settlement Exhibition

    Museum · Miðborg

    A museum built around the excavated remains of a Viking-age longhouse found in central Reykjavik.

    9:03· Wolters World1 vlog

  2. National Gallery of Iceland

    Museum · Miðborg

    Iceland's leading art museum, one of several art museums in Reykjavik.

    9:22· Wolters World1 vlog

  3. American Bar

    Bar · Miðborg

    An American-themed bar in central Reykjavik.

    26:46· SteveMarsh1 vlog

  4. The English Pub

    Bar · Miðborg

    An English-style pub in central Reykjavik.

    26:46· SteveMarsh1 vlog

  5. Austurvöllur (Parliament Square)

    Landmark · Miðborg

    Square in front of Iceland's humble parliament house, the Alþingi. The parliament represents a thousand-year democratic tradition.

    6:54· Rick Steves' Europe1 vlog

  6. Brút

    Restaurant · Miðborg

    Contemporary seafood restaurant with a short menu of eight starters and eight mains, nearly all fish, in balanced and uncomplicated dishes.

    0:21· TOPJAW1 vlog

  7. Víkurgarður (Fógetagarður)

    Park · Miðborg

    Small historic square in central Reykjavik with a statue of Skúli Magnússon, known as Sheriff's Square.

    1:51· TOPJAW1 vlog

  8. Skúli Craft Bar

    Bar · Miðborg

    Craft beer bar on Fógetagarður named after the statue outside, pouring almost exclusively Icelandic craft beers.

    1:58· TOPJAW1 vlog

  9. Fish Market (Fiskmarkaðurinn)

    Restaurant · Miðborg

    Restaurant pairing fresh Icelandic fish with Asian flavours, serving tempura rock shrimp, maki rolls and wagyu beef with truffle.

    2:25· TOPJAW1 vlog

  10. Jungle Cocktail Bar

    Bar · Miðborg

    Creative cocktail bar in central Reykjavik known for inventive house drinks.

    4:02· TOPJAW1 vlog

  11. Bakabaka

    Restaurant · Miðborg

    Bakery and pizzeria built around sourdough, with pastries by day and pizza, nominated for both best bakery and best pizza.

    4:38· TOPJAW1 vlog

  12. Café Ole

    Cafe · Miðborg

    Coffee shop first opened in 1992 and recently reopened by its original owner, serving locally roasted coffee.

    8:09· TOPJAW1 vlog

  13. Óx

    Restaurant · Miðborg

    Michelin-starred restaurant serving a 20-course modern take on Icelandic cuisine in a 1960s-70s Icelandic home setting.

    10:31· TOPJAW1 vlog

  14. Amma Don

    Bar · Miðborg

    Speakeasy cocktail bar next to Óx, where the restaurant's tasting menu begins.

    10:31· TOPJAW1 vlog

  15. Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar

    Bar · Miðborg

    Small subterranean natural wine bar with a sommelier and small tapas-style plates.

    13:41· TOPJAW1 vlog

  16. 12 Tónar

    Shopping · Miðborg

    Independent record store on Skólavörðustígur selling alternative music and Icelandic recordings not available anywhere else.

    4:21· Icelandair1 vlog

  17. Life of Whales Whale Watching

    Activity · Miðborg

    Three-hour whale-watching tours from Reykjavik Harbour, passing Puffin Island on the way to see minke whales, porpoises and dolphins.

    9:08· Icelandair1 vlog

  18. Dill

    Restaurant · Miðborg

    Acclaimed restaurant serving New Nordic cuisine.

    12:16· Icelandair1 vlog

  19. Laugavegur

    Shopping · Miðborg

    Reykjavik's main shopping street, lined with boutiques, bookstores, cafes, restaurants and bars.

    5:22· TravelScout1 vlog

  20. Reykjavik Art Museum

    Museum · Miðborg

    Central art museum showing everything from modern installations to classic works by Icelandic artists.

    5:49· TravelScout1 vlog

  21. Reykjavik Fish Restaurant

    Restaurant · Miðborg

    A casual, cafeteria-style seafood spot where guests order and pay at the counter, then find a seat.

    15:56· adulting with angela1 vlog

  22. Reykjavík Chips

    Street food · Miðborg

    Simple fries shop serving crispy chips with dipping sauces, plus sweet potato fries.

    9:51· Mathers On The Map1 vlog

  23. Bingó Drinkery

    Bar · Miðborg

    Cosy downtown bar serving cocktails, with a dartboard where locals and travellers mingle over games.

    10:39· Gail Schulman1 vlog

  24. CityWalk Reykjavík Free Walking Tour

    Activity · Miðborg

    Tip-based walking tour of central Reykjavik covering Icelandic history and culture, with stops at landmarks like the statue of the first settler.

    1:20· Claire's Footsteps1 vlog

  25. Tjörnin

    Park · Miðborg

    The main lake in central Reykjavik. Geothermal water is pumped into part of it, so it stays partly unfrozen in winter and geese live there year-round.

    1:41· Claire's Footsteps1 vlog

  26. Reykjavík City Hall (Ráðhús Reykjavíkur)

    Landmark · Miðborg

    Lakeside city hall housing a large topographical map of Iceland that shows its mountains and terrain.

    2:08· Claire's Footsteps1 vlog

  27. Sculpture and Shore Walk

    Activity · Miðborg

    Free waterfront path along Reykjavik bay with sculptures and views of snow-capped mountains. It links the city centre to areas further out.

    2:59· Claire's Footsteps1 vlog

  28. Ingólfur Arnarson Statue (Arnarhóll)

    Landmark · Miðborg

    Hilltop statue of Iceland's first settler on Arnarhóll, a stop on free walking tours of the city.

    7:02· Claire's Footsteps1 vlog

  29. Hlöllabátar

    Street food · Miðborg

    Local sandwich shop serving many kinds of massive, very filling sub sandwiches at budget-friendly prices.

    8:40· Happy to Wander (Travel Tips & Inspo)1 vlog