Free things to do in Iceland

Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík - (farmlifeiceland)
Itinerary created by
Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík
What you’ll do

This itinerary includes some of the free things you can do in Iceland. Mostly hikes and places to see.

It's not split into days, all my options piled together!

1

Skaftholtsréttir
Skaftholtsréttir
Take a look at my réttir
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Culture
2

Hjálparfoss
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Beautiful waterfall
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
3

Stórurð
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Hike to a stunning place
Est. Time
4 - 6 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Hike
4

Down town Reykjavík
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Walk around the city
Est. Time
1 - 2 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
5

Háifoss
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High waterfall
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
6

Stöng, Viking-era Long house
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Viking era farm
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Culture
7

Þingvellir national park
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Walk between tectonic plates
Est. Time
1 - 2 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
8

Skriduklaustur
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Ancient manor
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Culture
9

Glymur
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Waterfall hike
Est. Time
2 - 4 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Hike
10

Gullfoss
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Iceland's most iconic and beloved waterfall
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
11

Arnarstapi
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Very small village but mostly nature
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
12

Seljalandsfoss
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A famous waterfall
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
13

Arnarstapi
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Very small village but mostly nature
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
14

Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Floating ice bergs
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
€45
Category
Sightseeing
15

Hofdi
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Beautiful scenery around the lake
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
16

Perlan
Perlan
Beautiful viewpoint
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
€50
Category
Culture
17

Svartifoss
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Small but charming waterfall
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
18

Choose the option that fits you the best

Atlavik
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A great camping site
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
€15
Category
Campsite
19

Dettifoss
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The most powerfull waterfall in Europe
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
20

Akranesviti
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Lighthouse
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
21

Ásbyrgi
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Horse shoe shaped canyon
Est. Time
2 - 4 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
22

Eskifjörður
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Small town
Est. Time
1 - 2 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
23

Dimmuborgir
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Dramatic lava
Est. Time
1 - 2 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
24

Landmannalaugar
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Visit the highlands
Est. Time
2 - 4 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
25

Hellulaug
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Natural swimming pool by the Atlantic
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Hot spring

93.1 km (57.9 mi)

1 hr 24 min

26

Látrabjarg
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Get close to puffins
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing

118.2 km (73.4 mi)

1 hr 49 min

27

Reykjafjarðarlaug Hot Pool
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A big old pool
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Hot spring
28

Abandoned Barn Fossfjörður
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Instagram famous abandoned barn
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
29

Selárdalur
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Amazing drive
Est. Time
1 - 2 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
30

Dynjandi
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A majestic waterfall
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Waterfall
31

Garðar BA 64
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Iceland's oldest steel ship
Est. Time
0 - 30 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Sightseeing
32

Hörgshlíðarlaug
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Old pool by the sea
Est. Time
30 - 60 min
Est. Price
-
Category
Hot spring

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