What to do in Reykjavik when it rains
When Reykjavik turns grey, head for the indoors — centuries of history in its museums, art to lose an hour in, and markets and cafés out of the rain.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Perlan Varmahlíð 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- The Icelandic Phallological Museum Reykjastræti 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- National Museum of Iceland Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Whales of Iceland Fiskislóð 23-25, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- The Settlement Exhibition Aðalstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Magic Ice Reykjavík - Ice Bar & Gallery Laugavegur 6 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center Fiskislóð 53, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Nordic House Sæmundargata 11, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Kaffi Lækur Laugarnesvegur 74a, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Borgarbókasafnið Grófinni Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ásmundarsalur Freyjugata 41, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Perlan Varmahlíð 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Sun Voyager Sæbraut, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- The Settlement Exhibition Aðalstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Höfði House Félagstún 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Höfði Lighthouse Höfði, Félagstún, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse Harpan 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Kolaportið Market Tryggvagötu, Old Harbour, Grófin 19, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Taste of Iceland Laugavegur 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Town market Veltusund, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Fiskikóngurinn Fiskbúð Sogavegur, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Samasem village Grensásvegur 22, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hafberg fresh fish store 44JQ+68P, Skeiðarvogur, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Perlan Varmahlíð 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- The Icelandic Phallological Museum Reykjastræti 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Sandholt Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels Mýrargata 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Dalur - HI Eco Hostel, Café & Bar Sundlaugavegur 34, Sundlaugavegur 34, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Kringlan Kringlan 4-12, 103 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Glæsibær Shopping Centre 44MJ+GP9, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Austurver 44H7+75V, Háaleitisbraut, 103 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Eiðistorg Shopping Mall Eiðistorg 13, 170 Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
- Vecchio Porto di Reykjavik Geirsgata 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Grímsbær Gautland 21, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
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