Places worth the detour in Reykjavík

35 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Reykjavík, Iceland, across 6 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (12). Best known: Hallgrímskirkja. 27 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Nature & landscapes12 Museums & culture7 Sacred sites6 Built landmarks6 Parks & cemeteries3 Fun & leisure1

All 35, ranked 35

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Hallgrímskirkja

Sacred sites · 20th century · Renowned

Church in Reykjavík, Iceland

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2.Icelandic Phallological Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Renowned

Museum in Reykjavík, Iceland

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3.Tjörnin

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Lake in Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

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4.Viðey

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Island in Iceland

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5.Imagine Peace Tower

Built landmarks · 21st century · Notable

Memorial to John Lennon near Reykjavík

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6.Elliðavatn

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Lake

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7.Landakotskirkja

Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable

Cathedral of the Catholic Church in Iceland

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8.Reykjavík Cathedral

Sacred sites · 18th century · Notable

Cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland

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9.Engey

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Icelandic island near Reykjavík

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10.Lundey

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

An island in Iceland

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11.National Theatre of Iceland

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Theatre in Iceland

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12.Kópavogskirkja

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Kópavogur, Iceland

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13.Kollafjörður (Faxaflói)

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Fjord in southwestern Iceland

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14.Reykjavík Botanic Garden

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Botanical garden

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15.Akurey

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Island

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16.Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Reykjavík, Iceland

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17.Skerjafjörður

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Fjord in Iceland

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18.Árbæjarsafn

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Historical museum in Reykjavík, Iceland

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19.Úlfarsfell

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Mountain in Iceland

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20.The Sun Voyager

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Sculpture in Reykjavík by Jón Gunnar Árnason

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21.The Living Art Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Art museum

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22.Reykjavík Mosque

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Reykjavík, Iceland

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23.Austurvöllur

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Public square in Reykjavík, Iceland

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24.Rauðhólar

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Mountain

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25.Reykjavík Park and Zoo

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

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26.the Settlement Exhibition

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

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27.Tungufoss

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Waterfall in Iceland

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28.Kjarvalsstaðir

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

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29.Einar Jónsson Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Reykjavík dedicated to the works of Icelandic sculptor Einar Jónsson

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30.Gróttuviti

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Iceland

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31.Hljómskálagarðurinn

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Capital Region, Iceland

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32.Engeyjarviti

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Iceland

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33.Grásteinn

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Stone on Álftanes, near Reykjavík, Iceland

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34.Hellisgerði

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

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35.Statue of Leif Erikson (Reykjavík)

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Statue in Reykjavík, Iceland

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