Family-Friendly Activities in Reykjavik
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Nína Þorkelsdóttir

Family-Friendly Activities in Reykjavik

It's important that all family members enjoy themselves during trips abroad. So here's my list of family-friendly activities and places to visit in the capital of Iceland.

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Here are some interesting places in Reykjavik that appeal to both young and old.

Image - Fjölskyldugarðurinn
Place
Fjölskyldugarðurinn
Nína:This park in Laugardalur (15 mins from the city centre) offers all kinds of activities for kids of all ages. There's a domestic animal zoo close by, which is very popular with the smallest children.
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Image - Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Place
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Nína:Reykjavik has a beach! Families love visiting this centrally located beach - and it's free of charge during the summer.
Image - Kattakaffihúsið
Place
Kattakaffihúsið
Nína:A cafe with cats. Your kids will love this.
Image - Tjörnin
Place
Tjörnin
Nína:Tjörnin (The Pond) is an excellent spot for feeding birds. Kids love feeding bread to the residents there, who are mostly swans, ducks and geese.
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Whale Watching Reykjavik
Nína:I went whale watching as a kid and I've also done it as an adult. Absolutely loved it both times.
Image - Þjóðminjasafn Íslands / National Museum of Iceland
Place
Þjóðminjasafn Íslands / National Museum of Iceland
Nína:An excellent museum to visit, particularly if your kids (or you) are into vikings and ancient Nordic culture.
Image - Borgarbókasafnið | Menningarhús Grófinni
Place
Borgarbókasafnið | Menningarhús Grófinni
Nína:Parents love to take their kids to the central library. There are loads of books and activities just for kids, and the parents can get a well-deserved break from their children by having coffee and reading a magazine while they are playing.
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Image - Gerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum
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Gerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum
Nína:Although this art museum is not located in the city centre, it's one of the most kid-friendly museums in the capital area. It has areas designed for children and art exhibitions curated by kids and young adults.
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Family-friendly Restaurants 🍔

Here are some restaurants that warmly welcome children of all ages.

Image - Grillhúsið, Laugavegi
Place
Grillhúsið, Laugavegi
Nína:Good burgers, plenty of options for kids.
Image - Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Place
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Nína:The best quick bite in town. And kids seem to like it too.
Image - The Laundromat Cafe
Place
The Laundromat Cafe
Nína:Such a nice cafe in the city centre. They have great brunch and breakfast options, and a playing corner for the younger visitors.
Image - Hornið
Place
Hornið
Nína:This is the first pizza place in Reykjavik. I loved to go there with my parents when I was a kid and I will surely take my kids there when I become a parent myself. The pizzas are quite delicious and the service and atmosphere have been consistently good throughout the years.
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  1. Fjölskyldugarðurinn
  2. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
  3. Kattakaffihúsið
  4. Tjörnin
  5. Whale Watching Reykjavik
  6. Þjóðminjasafn Íslands / National Museum of Iceland
  7. Borgarbókasafnið | Menningarhús Grófinni
  8. Gerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum
  9. Grillhúsið, Laugavegi
  10. Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
  11. The Laundromat Cafe
  12. Hornið

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