Holt Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.
National Museum of Iceland
From Viking feasts and battles to the independence movement of the 20th century, Iceland’s premier museum preserves every detail of the nation’s history.
Things to do
1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields
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Other neighbourhoods around Holt
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
Norðurmýri
While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Free Church are top sights worth seeing.
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- Reykjavik Harbour
- Laugavegur
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Sky Lagoon
- Harpa
- Reykjavik City Hall
- National Museum of Iceland
- Perlan
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Viking Village
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
- Geothermal Area of Krysuvik
- Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
- Grotta Lighthouse
- Reykjavik City Museums
- Landakotskirkja
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Saga Museum