Generally speaking Iceland is a very family
friendly tourist destination. There is always so much to see, and most of it is
probably very different from what the children are used to. And you can stop
the car almost everywhere. If you see some horses, cows or sheep, then don’t
hesitate to get out of the car and let the children get real close to the
animals. And how about letting them lie down in the green moss and feel how
soft it is?
If driving, one good rule of
thumb when the children were young, is to drive for an hour and stop for 15 minutes. You can stop
virtually anywhere and there is always something to see or do. Therefore you
can see the sights you want to see, just by allowing more time to travel.
Here are some destination suggestions when visiting Iceland with children:
In the
Reykjavik area: The Reykjavik Pond in the city center. Bring some bread and let
the children feed the ducks and swans. Go to the Geothermal Beach Nauthólsvík
and let the kids run around and bathe in the geothermal pots and the sea. After
that you can hike up the Öskjuhlið hill up to the Perlan. There is a huge
fountain indoors. Upstairs is a
viewpoint with great views over the city. Go to the Reykjavik Domestic Zoo and
take a look at some Icelandic domestic animals and foxes too!
Adjacent is an
amusement park with many rides for small children.
Go to Grótta and let the
children play in the black sand of the beach. If the weather is bad go to
Smaralind Shopping Centerl (free bus rides from Reykjavik center) and visit the
indoor amusement park. Go to Hellisgerdi park in Hafnarfjörður town (15 minutes
from Reykjavik center) and let the kids run around free. Perhaps you’ll meet some of the many elves that live there.
Go to Elliðaárdalur valley (10 minutes from city center) and just walk around.
Outside of
Reykjavik (but not too far away): Go to Eiriksstadir Viking Farm (2 hour drive)
and let the children dress up in Viking clothes and experience how it was like
for the discoverer of America to grow up as a Viking. Visit the Blue Lagoon (45
minute drive). Visit Vatnaveröld in Keflavik town (45 minute drive). There you
visit an indoor pool specially made for children. There is also one in
Þorlákshöfn village (45 minute drive).
Everywhere:
Take them to a local geothermal swimming pool. There is at least one in every
village and all have some toys for children, and many have waterslides.
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