Árbær Travel Guide

Reykjavik

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a central street, and a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A river flowing through a grassy landscape with a cloudy sky.
A vintage car in a workshop with tools and equipment on the walls.
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Stay near popular Árbær attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

8.0/10 (16 reviews)
See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.
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Things to do

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

฿6,085
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

฿3,138
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

฿8,519
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
whale viewing from boat

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

฿3,423
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Luggage Storage in Reykjavik

Luggage Storage in Reykjavik

฿249
per adult
Luggage Storage in Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

฿3,841
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual
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Where to stay in Árbær

Find the best Árbær areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Reykjavik

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.

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Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Vesturbær

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

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Laugardalur

Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.

A white house with a stone roof, a flagpole, and a grassy lawn.

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

Árbær Travel Guide