Near the city center and the harbour environment, GAIA museum offers the unique opportunity to experience art mainly made by artists with mental or psychic handicaps. The works are not characterised by a special style or school but are the truest expression of spontaneity and great talent. Head here for opening your mind.

Hallgrímskirkja is an iconic part of Reykjavík's skyline and at 74.5 metres tall, it is one of the tallest structures in the country. The gigantic church on the hill was a controversial project, but Icelanders have come to embrace their monumental tower in all its brutalist glory. The concrete mountain which took over 40 years to construct was inspired by the unusual columnar basalt formations along Iceland’s coast. You can admire the building inside and outside, go to the top of the tower to catch the view or attend an organ concert. The church is named after Hallgrímur Pétursson — a 17th-century minister and poet who wrote the 'The Passion Hymns'. The book remains popular to this day.

Djurs Summerland is Scandinavia's biggest amusement park, with world-class roller coasters, eight different country pavilions, a huge water world, and more than 60 different rides. This park holds great experiences for the entire family, so try out Skatteøen ,the water coaster with speeds up to 70 km/h and 28 metres of high, or the Pirate, the world's sixth best roller coaster dropping 32 metres with 90 km/h.

Several times a day, the eerie legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin plays out on the side of the municipality's wedding house. A little figurine marches ahead, followed by a herd of rats. In addition to this jolly version, a more gruesome version follows, with a figurine leading away the townschildren instead.