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Reykjavík Botanic Garden
Laugardalur
About Reykjavík Botanic Garden
The Reykjavík Botanic Garden (Grasagarður Reykjavíkur) is in Laugardalur, run by the city, with Icelandic and foreign plant collections; Laugardalur also has the city’s largest pool and a Christmas Valley in December, Visit Reykjavík records.
Why it's on our list
- Run by the city
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Reykjavík Botanic Garden before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Reykjavík Botanic Garden 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
- Perlan2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Hallgrímskirkja2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Harpa3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 11 min
- National Museum3.8 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Sky Lagoon4.6 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Keflavík Airport41 kmCar or taxi 86 min
Bus terminals
- Hlemmur2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- BSÍ bus terminal3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 11 min