Holt Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
Reykjavik City Hall
The dynamic architectural design and picturesque location of this modern civic building near the Tjörnin lakeside has made it a landmark in downtown Reykjavík.
Perlan
This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.
Things to do
1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
From Reykjavík: Icelandic Horse Riding Tour in Lava Fields
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Other neighbourhoods around Holt
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Norðurmýri
While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool are some notable places to visit nearby.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Free Church are top sights worth seeing.
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- Reykjavik Harbour
- Laugavegur
- Harpa
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Sky Lagoon
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Perlan
- Viking Village
- National Museum of Iceland
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Geothermal Area of Krysuvik
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
- Reykjavik City Museums
- Grotta Lighthouse
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
- Landakotskirkja
- Saga Museum
- Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool
- Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition