Things to Do in Miðborg, Reykjavik

Miðborg is Reykjavik's central area, featuring the modern Hallgrimskirkja cathedral and the Sun Voyager sculpture by the sea. It also contains the Icelandic Punk Museum, located in a former underground public toilet.

  • HallgrimskirkjaHistoric Church
  • Sun VoyagerHiking Trail
  • Reykjavík CathedralCathedral

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Miðborg in Reykjavik

Top things to do in Miðborg

  • Hallgrimskirkja

    Hallgrimskirkja

    4.6 · 28.5k
    Historic Church

    Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.

    Every day
    9 AM – 8 PM
  • Sun Voyager

    Sun Voyager

    4.5 · 10.3k
    Hiking Trail

    Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Reykjavík Cathedral

    Reykjavík Cathedral

    Cathedral

    The church beside the parliament is Reykjavík Cathedral, the mother church of the Church of Iceland, the country's national church and part of the Lutheran denomination.

  • Icelandic Punk Museum

    Icelandic Punk Museum

    4.5 · 944
    Museum

    This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

    Every day
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • The Handknitting Association of Iceland

    The Handknitting Association of Iceland

    4.7 · 888
    Specialty Store

    Cozy shop selling hand-knit sweaters, gloves, hats & scarves, plus knitting supplies & yarn.

  • 12 Tónar

    12 Tónar

    4.7 · 386
    Record Store

    Record store & indie music label under one roof offering coffee, live gigs & specialist literature.

  • Vínberið

    Vínberið

    4.6 · 122
    Chocolate Shop

    A gourmet shop in Iceland offering a wide selection of chocolates, including various confections and chocolate bars.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Miðborg

  • ÓX

    ÓX

    Michelin
    Cocktail Bar· kr 20,000+

    Ring the brass lion’s-head bell to gain entry and begin a truly immersive experience lasting around four hours. The retro cocktail bar is modelled on the chef’s grandmother’s living room, while the 17-seater kitchen counter is hung with…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Dill Restaurant

    Dill Restaurant

    Michelin
    Scandinavian· kr 20,000+

    Excitement builds as you ascend the spiral staircase and are greeted by the chefs in the open kitchen at this contemporary restaurant. Environmental considerations drive everything they do here and the team's pride in this is clear, with…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Prikið ehf.

    Prikið ehf.

    4.5 · 1.1k
    Live Music· kr 2,000–4,000

    Cozy watering hole with brews on draft, plus big portions of breakfast fare & pub grub.

    Mon–Wed
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Thu
    9 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    9 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Sandholt

    Sandholt

    4.6 · 4.3k
    Bakery· kr 2,000–4,000

    Down-to-earth eatery serving breakfast staples, sandwiches & pastries, plus coffee & organic wines.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
  • Lebowski Bar

    Lebowski Bar

    4.5 · 3.6k
    Bar· kr 2,000–4,000

    A bar in Reykjavík known for serving White Russians and burgers.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 4:30 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 4:30 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 1 AM
  • Íslenski Barinn - The Icelandic Bar

    Íslenski Barinn - The Icelandic Bar

    4.7 · 5.0k
    Scandinavian· kr 4,000–6,000

    Down-to-earth restaurant offering unique seafood & meat dishes including shark, reindeer & whale.

    Mon–Thu
    9:30 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    9:30 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 1 AM
  • Old Iceland

    Old Iceland

    4.8 · 2.9k
    Scandinavian· kr 6,000–14,000

    Laid-back, family-run eatery offering traditional dishes from locally sourced produce.

    Every day
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
  • Wake and Bake

    Wake and Bake

    4.8 · 847
    Café & Bakery· kr 2,000–4,000
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Plantan Kaffihús

    Plantan Kaffihús

    4.9 · 440
    Coffee Shop· kr 2,000–4,000

    A coffee house and bistro in Reykjavík offering quality coffee, baked goods, and plant-based meals for meetings, events, or relaxing visits.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM

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Map of Miðborg with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Hallgrimskirkja
  2. 2Sun Voyager
  3. 3Reykjavík Cathedral
  4. 4ÓX
  5. 5Icelandic Punk Museum
  6. 6Dill Restaurant
  7. 7The Handknitting Association of Iceland
  8. 8Prikið ehf.
  9. 9Sandholt
  10. 10Lebowski Bar

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