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North Iceland

Réttarfoss

Lesser-known waterfall associated with the Skjálfandafljót river system in Bárðardalur.

30–60 minutesModerate

North Iceland

Réttarfoss

Remote waterfall within the Jökulsá á Fjöllum and Jökulsárgljúfur waterfall system.

2–4 hoursChallenging

RSouth Coast

South Coast

Rútshellir Cave

A man-made cave beside the Ring Road associated with stories and historic use.

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REast Iceland

East Iceland

Reindeer Park

Unique wildlife attraction near Egilsstaðir where visitors can meet rescued Icelandic reindeer at close range.

30–60 minutesVery easy

Westfjords

Rekavík bak Höfn

A secluded wilderness location in the Hornstrandir landscape, reached only through remote travel on foot or by suitable boat access.

Half dayChallenging

REast IcelandHIDDEN GEM

East Iceland

Remba & Lambafoss

Forest hiking route climbing above Hallormsstaður past the 21-metre Lambafoss waterfall and the gorge of Staðará.

1–2 hoursModerate

RSouth CoastHIDDEN GEM

South Coast

Remundargil

A dramatic gorge explored on hiking routes in the Þakgil area.

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REast Iceland

East Iceland

Reyðarfjörður

Long, dramatic Eastfjord surrounded by mountains, with a small town renowned for its unusual Second World War history.

2–4 hoursVery easy

RWestfjords

Westfjords

Reykhólar

A small village overlooking Breiðafjörður at the southeastern gateway to the Westfjords, surrounded by geothermal landscapes and rich birdlife.

1–2 hoursVery easy

Westfjords

Reykhólar Birdwatching Area

The wetlands and coastal landscapes around Reykhólar provide some of the southern Westfjords’ most interesting birdwatching opportunities.

1–2 hoursEasy

Westfjords

Reykhólar Boat and Gift-of-Nature Museum

A local museum in Reykhólar exploring traditional boats, local history and the relationship between the community and its natural surroundings.

30–60 minutesVery easy

RWestfjords

Westfjords

Reykhólar Church

The local church at Reykhólar, forming part of the small community and cultural landscape of the southern Westfjords.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

Westfjords

Reykhólar Seaweed Baths

A distinctive bathing experience in Reykhólar combining the area’s geothermal resources with locally harvested seaweed.

1–2 hoursVery easy

RWest Iceland

West Iceland

Reykholt

One of Iceland’s most important historic sites and the former home of medieval writer Snorri Sturluson.

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RWest Iceland

West Iceland

Reykholtskirkja

The church at historic Reykholt in Borgarfjörður.

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North Iceland

Reykir Beach

Remote shoreline at Reykir with broad views over Skagafjörður towards Drangey.

30–60 minutesEasy

RSouth Coast

South Coast

Reykjadalur Hot River

A geothermal valley above Hveragerði where a hiking trail leads to a naturally warm bathing river.

VariableModerate

Westfjords

Reykjafjörður

A remote fjord in the Hornstrandir wilderness associated with geothermal activity and isolated coastal scenery.

Full dayChallenging

RSouth Coast

South Coast

Reykjafoss

A waterfall in the geothermal Hveragerði area.

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RNorth Iceland

North Iceland

Reykjahlíð

Main settlement on Lake Mývatn and the most useful service base for exploring the surrounding volcanic attractions.

1–2 hoursEasy

North Iceland

Reykjahlíð Church

Church in Reykjahlíð associated with the dramatic volcanic history of the Mývatn area.

30–60 minutesEasy

North Iceland

Reykjalaug

Second geothermal bathing pool at Reykir beside the better-known Grettislaug.

1–2 hoursEasy

RReykjavíkHIDDEN GEM

Reykjavík

Reykjavík Art Museum – Ásmundarsafn

Distinctive former home and studio of sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson surrounded by an outdoor sculpture garden.

1–2 hoursVery easy

RReykjavík

Reykjavík

Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús

Contemporary-art branch of Reykjavík Art Museum inside a converted harbour warehouse near the Old Harbour.

1–2 hoursVery easy