ReykjavikFree things to do in Reykjavik
18 places in Reykjavik you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Reykjavik
- Gerðarsafn4 Hamraborg
- Náttúrufræðistofa Kópavogs6a Hamraborg
Free parks & viewpoints in Reykjavik
- Alþingisgarðurinn
- Arnarhóll
- Ásfjall
- Borgir
- Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn
- Fógetagarðurinn
- Botanical Garden of Reykjavik
- Hellisgerði
- Hljomskalagardurinn Park
- Kyiv Square
- Klambratún Public Park
- Landakotstún
- Reykjanesfólkvangur
- Rútstún
- Víghólar
When museums in Iceland open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Reykjavik
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Reykjavik, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked