Elliðahvammur

Allow two hours to wander at your own pace, and note that opening hours and guided tours vary by season. In summer, costumed staff demonstrate crafts and farm tasks, and the café serves traditional pastries. Because most of the visit is outdoors, wear weatherproof clothing, and children usually enjoy the animals and open space.

Sky Lagoon is a modern geothermal spa on the Kársnes shoreline in Kópavogur, built into the coastal rocks. Its infinity-edge pool looks straight out over the North Atlantic, so soaking in the warm water feels like drifting toward the horizon. There are saunas, a cold plunge and a bar within the facility.

The residence itself is not open for tours, but you can walk around the grounds and the nearby coast, and the church is sometimes open to visitors. The surrounding wetlands and shoreline are good for birdwatching, especially in spring and summer. Combine a visit with a stroll or a swim at the local pool.