6 of the best · Reykjavík, Iceland

The Best Walks in Reykjavík

Laugavegur up to Hallgrímskirkja, the harbour from Harpa to Grandi, the shore path to the Sun Voyager and Höfði, round the Tjörnin, and out to Grótta.

Our 6 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.

On foot

Laugavegur to Hallgrímskirkja

Miðborg·Walk

The main shopping street, up Skólavörðustígur to the church.

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The harbour walk: Harpa to Grandi

Old Harbour·Walk

Along the water from Harpa to the museums of Grandi.

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Streets, harbour and shore.

On foot

Laugavegur to Hallgrímskirkja

Miðborg·Walk

The main shopping street, up Skólavörðustígur to the church.

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Öskjuhlíð to Nauthólsvík

Hlíðar·Walk

Through the woods from Perlan down to the geothermal beach.

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Seltjarnarnes to Grótta

Seltjarnarnes·Walk

West along the shore to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.

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On foot

The harbour walk: Harpa to Grandi

Old Harbour·Walk

Along the water from Harpa to the museums of Grandi.

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On foot

The shore path: Harpa to Höfði

Miðborg·Walk

East along the sea, past the Sun Voyager, with Mount Esja across the bay.

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Tjörnin and the old centre

Miðborg·Walk

Round the pond, past City Hall, to Austurvöllur and Kvosin.

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