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.
Outdoor recreation areas
There are numerous outdoor areas in Reykjavík, definitely more than many people realize.
Community Houses
Community centers in Vesturbær, city center and Hlíðar maintain a Facebook group for residents.
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!
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.
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.
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.