REYKJAVIK TRAVEL TIPS FOR 1ST TIMERS | 20+ Must-Knows Before Visiting + What NOT to Do!
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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Street food · Miðborg
About 820 ISK, but overhyped with long lines; similar hot dogs are sold at gas stations nationwide.
Hlöllabátar
Street food · Miðborg
Police officers eat here on their lunch break, a sign it is a local favourite.
FlyOver Iceland
Activity · Grandi · brief mention
Pricey and reviews can be disappointing; only prioritize it if you can't see the real nature on a day trip.
Perlan
Museum · Öskjuhlíð · brief mention
Read reviews before buying a ticket; real nature on a day trip is a better use of money.
Icelandic Phallological Museum
Museum · Miðborg
A surprising recommendation for the morbidly curious.
Icelandic Punk Museum
Museum · Miðborg · brief mention
Hallgrímskirkja
Landmark · Skólavörðuholt
The inside is plain, so time your visit for organ concerts (Saturdays) or the bells every 15 minutes; check opening times online.
Sky Lagoon
Activity · Kársnes, Kópavogur
The Sér package with private showers is 100% worth it; bus-terminal transfer packages can beat taxi costs.
Blue Lagoon
Day trip · Grindavík · brief mention
Sky Lagoon was enjoyed even more than the Blue Lagoon.
Harpa
Landmark · Miðborg
Free concerts are sometimes held inside, and the gift shop sells souvenirs by local artisans.
