FAMILY VACATION IN REYKJAVIK

This is a quick and simple guide with several tips and ideas for families vacationing in Iceland's capital, Reykjavik.

   

 Feed geese, ducks and swans at
 the city pond downtown. There is
 a bakery nearby.

 View platform, ice cream shop,
 Viking Saga Museum, walking
 trails & artificial geyser at the Pearl.

 Take the elevator to the top of
 Hallgrims-Church tower and view
  the colorful roofs of Reykjavík.

 Flea Market, open on weekends
 near to Reykjavik city harbour.

 Trip to the Blue Lagoon, just 45
 minutes from Iceland's capital

 Shop at Rammagerdin, Iceland's
 most exciting souvenir store

 Heidmörk - Nature Reserve, ideal
 for walking, biking, bird watching,
 picnic and play ground.

 Ferry trip to Videy Island in the
 bay of Reykjavik. Play ground,
 picnic, biking and bird watching.

 Puffin watching tour from May to
 August that takes just one hour.
 Puffins and many other sea birds.

 Farm animal zoo next door to
 Family Park and Botanical Garden.

 Horseback riding from 30 minutes
 to 2 hours through lava fields

 Family park next door to farm
 animal zoo and Botanical Garden

 Whale watching cruises. See minke
 whales, dolphins and sea birds.

 Eat an ice cream in ICE-Land.
 Many locations, many flavours.

 Botanical garden - beautiful place
 for a walk. Café & play ground.

 There are 7 geothermal & children
 friendly swimming pools.

 Sea angling as a wonderful
 adventure for the whole family.

 Grotta light house and beach is
 just 10 minutes from city center.

 June 17th - National Day of
 Iceland is one giant celebration.

 Nautholtsvik beach and outdoor
 geothermal pools.

 Ellidaárdalur valley, nature in the
 city and outdoor recreation area.

 Experience the past and present
 at the Árbær open air museum

 There are play grounds all over
 Reykjavik.

 Hotel Loftleidir - Reykjavík's best
 family friendly hotel.

    
 
 

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