Harpa Concert Hall is a must see in Reykjavik – even if you don’t see any performances (we didn’t!) the building itself is stunning. There’s an open area where you can walk around, enjoy the history of the building, and take in all the sites. From the architecture to the vibe, be sure to visit this memorable concert hall. Okay, photos! Harpa Concert Hall I will admit, there’s a lot of tourists in this area and a lot of people handing out tour pamphlets, yet…

Seawall walk in Reykjavik – if you’re in the capital of Iceland, then be sure you check out the walking path on the seawall. When we’re on vacation we walk a lot, like sometimes close to 30,000 steps. On our Toronto trip a couple of years ago, we did over 45,000 in 24 hours. Okay, the seawall – you can walk it from the harbour, or jet out if you’re in downtown. Not to worry about it being a walk out and back, since I…

The House of Collections is such a sweet and interesting gallery. If you’re in the downtown area of Reykjavik, then be sure to check it out. It was free with our admissions to the National Gallery of Iceland. One thing to note is that the facility has a lot of stairs – it’s not very accessible, so something to factor in for some folks. We followed the recommendation to start at the top and work our way down. I’ll admit, it was hard to walk…

The National Museum of Iceland is also worth checking out. It’s full of history, timelines, and all the background on how Iceland came to be – it’s fun! We visited after checking out the National Gallery of Iceland, and the walk took us about 15 minutes. We walked the long way so we could see city hall and walk by the Holavallagarour Cemetery. Again, we got the student rate – 1500 kr, or about $16.50 Canadian, and double that for adults. This museum doesn’t allow…

The National Gallery of Iceland is an awesome place to spend a couple of hours. One reason we love visiting art galleries is because you get to experience the culture and landscape through the eyes of artists – seeing the area as they do. There’s something special about it, that’s for sure. The gallery is open from 10am – 5pm each day, and you’ll get a bonus entrance to the House of Collections, too. We’re both students, so we got in for 1200 kr, or…

Braud and Co. is a must, like an absolute must if you’re a pastry, snack, or food loving person. These delicate (and sometimes vegan) treats are so good – so good we went twice! The one downside, nothing is gluten free. Oh, the coffee is, but that’s not much fun stacked up against their famous cinnamon roll. Okay, let’s check out this sweet eat shop. Braud and Co. They have a few locations around the city, yet we only ventured into the main one off…

Rainbow Street in Reykjavik, Iceland is a must see, especially if you’re in the area. We stopped by for a stroll after visiting the tower at the Hallgrimskirkja Church. The area is full of life, good vibes, and has some awesome shops to check out. Okay, I’ll share some vibrant photos below! Rainbow Street Okay, first and foremost, I’ll be shocked if you visit Reykjavik and don’t come across the famous Rainbow Street. Seriously, if you walk the common main street, the Laugavegur, you’ll come…