Outdoors · Our pick in Reykjavík
Heiðmörk
The city forest
About Heiðmörk
Heiðmörk is the woodland on the edge of Reykjavík, cared for by the Reykjavík Forestry Association, with hiking trails; its Christmas market at Elliðavatnsbær is held every Advent weekend from 12:00 to 17:00, Visit Reykjavík records.
Why it's on our list
- Trails
- Advent market
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Heiðmörk before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Heiðmörk are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Perlan8.4 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Sky Lagoon9.3 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Hallgrímskirkja9.8 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Harpa11 kmCar or taxi 26 min
- National Museum11 kmCar or taxi 26 min
- Keflavík Airport43 kmCar or taxi 92 min
Bus terminals
- Hlemmur9.5 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 24 min
- BSÍ bus terminal9.8 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 25 min