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Outdoors in Reykjavík

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Reykjavík.

10 picks · updated 14 October

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ElliðaárdalurReykjavík · ★ 4.8 on GoogleEsjanEsjan · ★ 4.6 on GoogleGrasagarður Botanical GardenReykjavík · ★ 4.6 on GoogleGrótta LighthouseSeltjarnarnes · ★ 4.7 on GoogleHeiðmörkKopavogur · ★ 4.8 on GoogleKlambratúnReykjavík · ★ 4.5 on GoogleNauthólsvík Geothermal BeachReykjavík · ★ 4.5 on GoogleReykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal RiverReykjadalur 816 · ★ 4.7 on GoogleÚlfarsfellÚlfarsfell · ★ 4.7 on GoogleVideyVidey · ★ 4.5 on Google
What’s On ReykjavíkEverything on in Reykjavík this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Reykjavík?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Outdoors in Reykjavík, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Reykjavík?

Right now: Elliðaárdalur, Esjan, Grasagarður Botanical Garden and Grótta Lighthouse. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Reykjavík and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Reykjavík, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.