Bakkar Travel Guide
Reykjavik
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.
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.
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.
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.
Perlan
This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.
Things to do
Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour
From Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon Entry with Round-Trip Transfers
Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland
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Other neighbourhoods around Bakkar
Breidholt
While there might not be top attractions in Breidholt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Árbær Open Air Museum and Arbaejarlaug.
Árbær
While visiting Árbær, you might make a stop by sights like Reykjavik City Museums and Árbær Open Air Museum.
Heimar
While Heimar isn't home to many top sights, Grasagardur Botanical Garden and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laugardalur
Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grasagardur Botanical Garden or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Grafarholt
Grafarholt might not have many top sights, but Arbaejarlaug and Árbær Open Air Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Laugavegur
- Harpa
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Sky Lagoon
- Perlan
- National Museum of Iceland
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Viking Village
- Reykjavik City Museums
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
- Skalafell Ski Area
- Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
- Nesjavellir
- Landakotskirkja
- Geothermal Area of Krysuvik
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Grotta Lighthouse
- Oskjuhlid Hill
- Laugardalsholl