See the Best of Reykjavik in One Day - A Iceland Travel Vlog

8 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 0:38

   Sun Voyager (Sólfar)

   🏢 Landmark · Miðborg

   A good first stop to start a day exploring Reykjavik's waterfront.

2. 1:06

   Harpa

   🏢 Landmark · Miðborg

   Worth going inside during the day to see the geometric architecture up close.

3. 1:52

   Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)

   🛍️ Shopping · Miðborg

   Walk it on the way to Hallgrímskirkja; it's a popular photo spot.

4. 2:10

   Hallgrímskirkja

   🏢 Landmark · Skólavörðuholt

   Church entry is free and the tower elevator costs 1,000 ISK; the organist is sometimes playing.

5. 2:18

   Leif Erikson Statue

   🏢 Landmark · Skólavörðuholt

6. 3:08

   Perlan

   🏛️ Museum · Öskjuhlíð

   The viewpoint is on the fourth floor, with a café under the glass dome on the top floor.

7. 3:41

   Blue Lagoon

   🚆 Day trip · Grindavík

   The minerals dry out hair, so keep your head out of the water. Tour visits allow only two hours.

8. 8:47

   Hlemmur Mathöll

   🛒 Market · Hlemmur

   Orders are placed at the stalls with a buzzer; two burgers, a wine and a water came to 8,500 ISK.