What to do in Capital Region

Activities, attractions and tours

A modern glass building with a unique honeycomb pattern, a marina with boats, and a calm waterfront.
A coastal town with colorful buildings and a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
A geothermal spa with people in the water, a modern building, and a rocky hill in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked at the pier.
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Things to do

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

£40
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

£67
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

£138
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

£76
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

£194
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
whale viewing from boat

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

£66
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Northern lights with a water fall in Reykjavík

Northern Lights Hunt Tour

£62
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Hunt Tour
Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking

£40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking
Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

£114
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland
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Reykjavik Harbour

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Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
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Where to stay in Capital Region

Find the best Capital Region areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Reykjavik

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.

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Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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 Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

A marina with various boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a cityscape with buildings.

Vesturbær

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

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Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Capital Region

A large waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff.

Selfoss

A modern glass building with a unique angular design.

Reykjavik

A snow-covered town with a river, buildings, and a church.

Hafnarfjordur

A coastal cityscape with a prominent church spire, a mountain range, and a clear blue sea.

Kópavogur

A church with a tall steeple in a rural landscape with mountains and snow.

Mosfellsbær

A sunset over a coastal landscape with houses and mountains in the background.

Alftanes

A mountainous landscape with a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff.

Hvalfjarðarsveit

A mountainous landscape with a lake, snow-capped peaks, and a clear sky.

Kjalarnes

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