English translation
Hi! The English site is only a beta for now and still has many errors (especially in names and locations).
We are working hard to fix them and making more content available than ever before so expect constant updates.
Walking and biking paths
The goal of Reykjavík City's walking and biking path system is to enable residents and visitors to travel around the city in a safe, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly way.
Reykjavík's Bicycle City
Our bicycle city is under construction. A working group is developing a plan for 2021-2025.
Map
Physical maps are no longer in production. We're in the process of creating new maps which will be published here once they're ready. You can use OpenStreetMap for biking in the meantime, or the PDFs below. (January 31, 2022).
- Capital area full map 2014
- Capital area full map 2012
- Capital area full map 2011
- Biking map 2012
- Bike route map for the Árbæjarstífla area 2011
- Bike route map for the Breiðholtsbraut area 2011
- Bike route map for the Gullinbrú area 2011
- Bike route map for the Korpúlfsstaðir area 2011
- Bike route map for the Nauthólsvík area 2011
- Bike route map for Rauðavatn 2011
- Bike route map for the Reykjanesbraut area 2011
- Bike route map for the Suðurlandsbraut area 2011
- Bike route map for Vesturbær 2011
- Reykjavík full map 2010
- Map published for Mobility Week 2007
- "15-minute map" published for Mobility Week 2006
Crosswalk lights
You've likely noticed the long blue button boxes found at many pedestrian traffic lights throughout the city. Reykjavík is currently updating all pedestrian traffic lights city-wide, installing similar button boxes. Ever wondered how they work?
Two types of button boxes
Did you know, at traffic lights, there are two different types of boxes? One type has a button to request a green light, and the other does not have a button. The ones without a button are used at intersections where the green light is always on at regular intervals.
Button box... without a button?
Regardless of whether the button boxes have a button to request a green light or not, they emit sound signals to help individuals with visual impairments distinguish between green and red lights.
In the latest version of these boxes, there is a plate at the bottom that can be pressed to amplify sound signals. This plate also vibrates, aiding individuals with concurrent visual and auditory impairment. On the side of the boxes is a raised map of the intersection, allowing people to understand the number of lanes, traffic flow direction, and if there's a traffic island between lanes. Accessible traffic lights in Reykjavík.