Fall weekend in Reykjavik
Autumn in Reykjavik — foliage walks, harvest markets and the cafés worth lingering in once the patios cool down.
Top spots in Reykjavik
Golden Circle Day Trip
OutdoorsSouth Iceland
Thingvellir rift, Geysir spouts and Gullfoss falls — Iceland's greatest-hits loop.
Blue Lagoon
OutdoorsGrindavik
Milky geothermal lagoon in a black lava field — silica masks included.
Whale Watching
OutdoorsOld Harbour
3-hour boat trip from the old harbour — minkes, humpbacks, occasional orcas.
Hallgrímskirkja
CultureSkólavörðustígur
Basalt-column church with a 74m tower — best panorama of the rainbow roofs.
Harpa Concert Hall
CultureOld Harbour
Honeycomb-glass concert hall on the bay — free to wander, great café.
Where to eat
Apotek
$$$Bistro · Austurstræti
Old pharmacy turned bistro — cocktails, langoustine and lamb.
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
$Hot dog · Old Harbour
The Bill Clinton hot dog stand — ask for 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
Dill
$$$$New Nordic · 101
Iceland's first Michelin star — fermented carrots, lamb, skyr ice cream.
Sandholt Bakery
$$Bakery · Laugavegur
Sourdough, kanilsnúðar cinnamon rolls and great brunch on the main street.
Matur og Drykkur
$$$Traditional Icelandic · Grandi
Forgotten fishing recipes done elegantly — try the cod head.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Blue Lagoon, Hallgrímskirkja, Golden Circle Day Trip. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Reykjavik and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.