6 of the best · Reykjavík, Iceland
Parks, Beaches and Nature in Reykjavík
The Tjörnin pond, the Botanic Garden in Laugardalur, the geothermal beach of Nauthólsvík, the woods of Öskjuhlíð and Heiðmörk, and Grótta lighthouse.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Reykjavík.
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Geothermal beach
Nauthólsvík geothermal beach
The city’s beach, with a lagoon of warm water, hot tubs and a sea swim.
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Green space by the sea.
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The city forest
Heiðmörk
The woods on the edge of the city, with trails and an Advent Christmas market.
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Geothermal beach
Nauthólsvík geothermal beach
The city’s beach, with a lagoon of warm water, hot tubs and a sea swim.
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In the centre
Tjörnin and Hljómskálagarður
The city pond, its birds and the park beside it, between City Hall and the National Gallery.
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