Swimming is very rich in the Icelandic culture and there are a great number of high quality swimming pools around the city. Most of the swimming pools are outdoors and geothermally heated. The pools are fed with fresh, clear water and most of them have separate kid's pools with water slides, fountains another toys. The facilities also offer steam baths, hot tubs and jacuzzis for mum and dad to relax in. A visit to a swimming pool is an absolute must, the kids will love it.

A day in this place is a time well spent. The Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park consists of two main areas, the zoo where you’ll find all the main Icelandic domestic animals and some wild ones too, including reindeers, minks, foxes and seals. The other area is the family recreation area where you’ll find all sorts of fun stuff for children of all ages like a playground and some soft rides. Your kids will enjoy petting the animals and running around in the playground. You can bring your own snacks to eat in the park or buy some from the cafeteria. The facilities even offers a grill for guests to use. Just remember to allocate enough time in this place because the kids will want to stay here forever.

The small sandy arc of Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, on the edge of the Atlantic, gets packed on sunny summer days. Here you will see children playing in the golden sand and parents relaxing or 'licking the sun', as we say in Iceland. Geothermal water is fed to the closed cove, so the water never gets too cold. The facilities also offer two hot tubs where the water keeps a comfortable constat ant around 38°C. There is no admission fee to the beach and changing facilities are also free to use. Nauthólsvík Beach is a fun stop for families in summer or winter.

If the weather is nice then a whale watching tour can be the cherry on your otherwise perfect Iceland trip. Sailing on the Faxaflói Bay can be quite amazing in it self and seeing the whales in their natural habitat is an experience beyond unique. Your kids will enjoy the excitement of spotting these giant beings from a far and seeing how close the boat can get to them. Just remember to bring warm cloths as it can get very cold out on sea. You can bring your own snacks or buy some on the boat.

Consider planning a rendez vous with the Icelandic horse, a great fun for travellers of all ages. Horse riding tours are among the most popular things to do in Iceland and you you can also see them in a horse theatre or just grazing happily along the country roads. You can choose from a variety of tours and find the one that fits your family's needs. The Icelandic horse is very gentle and charismatic so even the smallest in your group can enjoy being around them.

This is the oldest museum in the country, a home to Icelandic historical treasures. The museum displays artefacts from Settlement to the modern age. It gives an in-depth overview of Icelandic history, culture and heritage and you can get an audio guide that guides you through the exhibitions and adds important details. The exhibitions are interactive and they even have a children's section where the kids can play with the items and try on different costumes.