Places to go and meet other people

Reykjavík City Library

The Reykjavík City Library is where you can browse books, join activities, have a coffee, catch an art exhibit, use the Makerspace facilities, enjoy a moment with the family, or meet the reading circle.

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Outdoor recreation areas

There are numerous outdoor areas in Reykjavík, definitely more than many people realize.

Kids play Pogo

Community Houses

Community centers in Vesturbær, city center and Hlíðar maintain a Facebook group for residents.

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Swimming pools

There are few things better for mental, physical, and social health than the outdoors and exercise—and soaking in the hot tub is beyond compare!

Illustration of a woman in the pool.

Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo

An animal and amusement park in Laugardalur. The Park offers classes about animals for children and youth. The amusement rides are only open in the summer, but you can see the animals being fed all year round, and sometimes you can even enjoy a horseback ride. The Park is open every day.

Children and adults sail on boats at the Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo

Vegetable gardens

The vegetable gardens for the summer of 2022 will open on May 1. Reykjavík residents can get a vegetable garden for their own use.

Illustration of a man planting a plant with the Pearl in the background.

Disc Golf Courses

There are several disc golf courses in Reykjavík. Take a look at where the courses are and join a game.

Hiking and Biking Trails

Reykjavík and the surrounding area has many fun hiking and biking trails. The hikes take place every year and you can find information about the most popular hikes on the website utivist.is.