Capital Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Harpa featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and modern architecture
Harpa featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and modern architecture
Reykjavik showing general coastal views, mountains and a coastal town
Blue Lagoon featuring swimming, a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort
Reykjavik featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and sailing

Popular cities in Capital Region

Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Known for Dining, Shopping and Tours
Before seeing Iceland’s volcanoes, discover the culture of the world’s most northerly capital, a city of geothermal pools, colourful houses and museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Reykjavik Harbour
  • Laugavegur
  • Harpa
Beautiful super wide-angle aerial view of Reykjavik, Iceland
Kópavogur
Known for Friendly people, Shopping and Lakes
Kópavogur awaits: its northern lights, lake views, cafes and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sky Lagoon
View of town and church from Hafnarfjorour Marina in winter, Hafnarfjorour
Hafnarfjordur
Known for Friendly people, Tours and Walking
Quaint Hafnarfjordur is calling! Discover its hiking, museums, dining and more.
Aerial of Hafnarfjordur and Reykjavik city
Garðabær
Check out the local area in Garðabær—home to attractions like Kopavogur and Gardabaer Golf Club and Gerðarsafn Art Museum.
Panorama of the Mosfellsbaer church in Iceland at sunset with a cross, graves, green grass, mountains, clouds, and blue sky
Mosfellsbær
Known for Friendly people, Tours and Mountains
Like northern lights? Get away to relaxing Mosfellsbær!
This is one of my favorite pictures from Iceland.  We were just traveling down the road and decided to stop and stretch our legs once we crossed the bridge.  Beautiful country.  11/20/19
Kjósarhreppur
Check out the local area in Kjósarhreppur as you venture to sights like Thingvellir National Park.

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