5 of the best · Reykjavík, Iceland

New Openings and Projects in Reykjavík

Borgarlína, the new rapid-transit line; Vör, the award-winning cruise terminal; the new national opera; Hafnartorg; and Fontana renewed. We give status, not prices.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Reykjavík.

Under construction

Borgarlína

Capital area·Project·Under construction

The capital area’s new rapid-transit bus line.

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Open

Vör, the new cruise terminal

Old Harbour·Project·Open

Faxaflói Ports’ new passenger terminal, named Europe’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026.

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Openings and projects 5

What’s open and what’s under way.

Under construction

Borgarlína

Capital area·Project·Under construction

The capital area’s new rapid-transit bus line.

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Open

Fontana, renewed

Laugarvatn·Project·Open

The geothermal baths at Laugarvatn, reopened after a complete renovation.

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Open

Hafnartorg

Miðborg·Project·Open

The new quarter between the old centre and Harpa.

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Established

The Icelandic National Opera

Miðborg·Project·Established

A new national opera, part of the National Theatre.

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Open

Vör, the new cruise terminal

Old Harbour·Project·Open

Faxaflói Ports’ new passenger terminal, named Europe’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026.

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