Visit exciting photographic exhibitions that focus on the capital’s rich history and contemporary culture. The museum is a repository for nearly 5 million photographs taken by...

Skriduklaustur is a historical site with the ruins of a 16th-century monastery and the home of the writer Gunnar Gunnarsson. Built-in 1939 it is one of Iceland’s most valuable...

The architecture of Hallgrimskirkja church is inspired by natural lava formations. It took 40 years to complete this imposing structure. Besides unusual architecture, the church of...

Expo: Visitors of Harpa are now able to visit the Iceland Expo Pavillion. It was designed for the Worlds Fair in Shanghai 2010 and set up again at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2011,...

Harpa is one of Reykjavik's greatest and distinguished landmarks. It is a cultural and social center in the heart of the city and features stunning views of the surrounding mountai...

The modern cathedral was consecrated in 1963. It is well known for its works of modern art, as well as for artifacts from previous churches on the site. In the crypt is an exh...

Splendid modern exhibition on Mt. Hekla, one of the world’s most famous volcanoes, reputed in olden times to be the gateway to Hell. The exhibition provides insight into the o...

The Pompei of the North – Eldheimar, exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar. Visitors get a glimpse into peoples lives on Heimaey before the erupti...

THE TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AT YSTAFELL The Transportation Museum at Ystafell was established by Ingolfur Kristjansson and Kristbjorg Jonsdottir in 1998. The museum is the oldest of...

The Akranes Lighthouse is a delightful place to visit, any time of year. Away from bright lights, tourists and residents flock to the site in winter to catch a glimpse of the...