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City break in Reykjavik. Active leisure ideas for Reykjavik - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Reykjavik concentrates popular night clubs and elite boutiques. The city offers a great number of sport centers, amazing parks and entertaining complexes for family visiting. Not far from the city center tourists will find a charming beach named Nautholsvik Geothermal offering excellent facilities for rest and recreation. Its territory features several excellent swimming-pools and geothermal baths filled with water hot enough for swimming and bathing independently of the season. One can spend a whole day there enjoying swimming and bathing, the beach offers as well a good rest area and several attractive restaurants. Open air leisure enthusiasts and natural sights admirers will never get bored there. An amazing waterfall named Gullfoss, which is located in the picturesque nature area is a must visit place for travelers. The Laugardalur park will be a perfect place for hiking or cycling, as its territory features balanced atmosphere of harmony and calmness. The park hosts an excellent Botanical garden, a swimming-pool and a comfortable rest area. For active tourists the park offers cycle lanes and paths running through amazing nature scenery.
Tourists will love to rest and enjoy fantastic dishes in one of the local restaurants. Moreover travelers will get a chance to take part in jeep-safari, organized in the most beautiful suburban area of Reykjavik. Tourists opting for horse riding should visit the Islenski Hesturinn center. This center has an excellent horse riding school in which expert coaches will teach amateurs the basics of riding meanwhile roughriders may take part in organized tours to scenic areas of the resort.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Reykjavik and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Reykjavik
Vegamot
Where: Vegamotastigur 4, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 511 30 40;
Where: Vegamotastigur 4, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 511 30 40;
Solon
Where: Bankastraeti 7 a, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 562 32 32;
Where: Bankastraeti 7 a, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 562 32 32;
Kaffibarinn
Where: Bergstadarstraeti 1, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 551 15 88;
Where: Bergstadarstraeti 1, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 551 15 88;
NASA
Where: Thorvaldsenstraeti 4, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 511 13 13;
Where: Thorvaldsenstraeti 4, Reykjavik; Telephone: +354 511 13 13;
Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Reykjavik
♥ Restaurant 'Grillið' Reykjavík. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'VOX' Reykjavík. Type - Modern cuisine. 2.4 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Reykjavik from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Northern Lights Bar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Reykjavik center - 27.3 km.
In Ireland there is an outstanding bar for people who want to watch the polar light. This bar is located in a picturesque place, near Reykjavik, among the endless lava fields in a futuristic building. In it you can also find a modern ION Hotel, that is very popular among people who want to get away from the noisy cities. …
Read further Distance from Reykjavik center - 27.3 km.
Lagoon Bar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Reykjavik center - 28.8 km.
Not everyone knows about luxurious balneological health resort – Lagoon Bar. Life-giving thermae, that is located there, do not freeze even in winter. In that season they are like beautiful natural pools among the snow. Several years ago, a comfortable resort has been formed there. And one of the most unusual bars was opened here. According to enjoying the hydrotherapeutic procedures in a huge pool, you can try original cocktails and some chasers. …
Read further Distance from Reykjavik center - 28.8 km.
Attractions and entertainment in Iceland
Akureyri invites travelers to relax after all the incredible adventures in the famous Bjorbodin Beer Spa. A warm bath of beer, hops and clean water nourishes and moisturizes the skin, strengthens the hair and, of course, relieves stress. Those who like to splash in clear water would probably prefer a geothermal bath - its water heated by a volcano has a great effect on the body due to its high content of minerals. The contrast between warm water, cold white snow around, and the clear fresh air is pleasantly refreshing. There are many similar geothermal sources in Iceland, you only need to choose the nearest one.
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Guide to your best city break in Reykjavik - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Reykjavik - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Reykjavik?' disappears immediately.
