When I am traveling there is one thing I have to do in every place I visit…
Find the best view from above!
Whether it involves hiking a mountain or climbing to the top of the tallest building I will do whatever to get the best view.
And the city that I think has some of the best views?
Reykjavik of course!
Those charming colorful rooftops, I just love this view! I feel pretty lucky to live in a city that looks beautiful from every angle. From the colorful rooftops to mountain and sea views, Reykjavik is full of amazing views.
If you are like me and love taking in the view from above I have the perfect spots for your trip to Reykjavik. These four viewpoints are my favorite places to take in the views of the city and all of these places show off a different view of Reykjavik making it impossible to choose a favorite!
Hallgrímskirkja
The most popular place to take in the colorful rooftops of downtown Reykjavik, the view from the top of Hallgrímskirkja is my favorite in the city. I recommend starting off your time in Reykjavik with a visit to the unique and beautiful church Hallgrímskirkja where you can take an elevator ride to the top to take in these views. I just can’t get enough of the colorful rooftops!
Esjan
I wasn’t kidding about climbing mountains for a good view! Esjan is one of my favorite hikes to do, and the views all along the way are just as amazing as the views at the top. If you are looking for a hike to do while in Reykjavik Esjan is the place for you! This hike takes a few hours to do so if you are short on time and still want to hike up somewhere for a great view over Reykjavik I recommend hiking Úlfarsfell.
Laugarnes
Located just outside of downtown Reykjavik, Laugarnes is a historic site with a nice walking trail right along the sea. I love the views in this area, even if they aren’t technically “views from above”. With the ocean and mountains all around and the Reykjavik skyline in the distance, it is a beautiful area to visit and get a different view of the city.
Perlan
This is another must visit spot while in Reykjavik, and I mean really who would want to miss out on this view?! Add a visit to Perlan and enjoy some time exploring around the area (there are even trees here, a rare sighting in Reykjavik!) and spend as much time as possible just taking in the views. I mean just look at how gorgeous Reykjavik is!
To make sure you get to see this beautiful city from all of these different views here is a map to help you out!
