Family & Fun Parks

Gjóska is an Icelandic design company run by the teacher and textile designer Birna Kristín Friðriksdóttir and her husband the farmer Guðbergur Egill Eyjólfsson. They live on the Farm Brúnagerði in North Iceland, where Gjóska‘s workshop is located but they also run a shop on Skólavörðustígur 20, downtown Reykjavík.

On the farm they run a petting zoo where guests can enjoy Icelandic farm animals like horses, sheeps, puppies, kittens, goats, geese, ducks, and chickens and more.

Also small cafe with emphasis on products from the farm.

The ultimate flight ride! Experience Iceland’s most awe-inspiring and picturesque landscapes and destinations. Hang suspended, feet dangling, while the ride virtually whisks you away on an exhilarating journey.

Open daily. See website for opening hours. 

Do you want to throw axes and compete with your friends? Then come to us and have a great time. Ideal for all kinds of groups. We are open for bookings all days.

How to book: email info@berserkir-axarkast.is, call 546-0456, send Facebook message or fill out our booking form: https://berserkir-axarkast.is/en/booking/

We look forward to seeing you!

The family and petting zoo in Laugardalur is a real gem in the middle of Reykjavík. There you can find Icelandic farm animals, wild Icelandic mammals as well as representatives from the two groups of animals that are not found in Icelandic nature, reptiles and amphibians. Ever since the opening of the Zoo in 1990, it has been main focus that the park is a good role model in terms of animal protection and animal welfare.

The Family Park was opened in 1993 and since then the Family and Petting Park has been run as a single park. In the Family Park, most people will find something to their liking, but there are all kinds of playground equipment, good snack facilities and barbecues in a sheltered outdoor area, which makes a good summer day even better and a stormy winter day good for spending time outside.

The concepts that formed the basis of the development of the area are to see, to learn, to be and to do and are linked to keywords such as family, adventure, stories, games and environmentally friendly progress. Concept creators and appearance designers of the area looked for an allusion to the cultural history of Icelanders. Therefore, there are various memories in the two gardens related to Norse mythology and the nation's Viking period. These include viking ships, prominent columns and Þinghol, which imitates an old parliment place, as well as names in the area. Educational work was at the beginning the cornerstone of the activity and still is.

Opening hours Summer (June 1 - August 18): every day 10:00-18:00
Other seasons (August 19-May 31): every day 10:00-17:00

Reykjavik Escape is a real life escape room venue offering live-action adventures unlike any other entertainment on the market. The concept is simple: We lock you and your team mates up in a mysterious room, and give you exactly 60 minutes to escape.

Designed around specific plots or themes, the rooms are lined with hidden clues, riddles and mysteries that you and your team have to discover or solve to escape the room.

If a team is to stand a chance to succeed, collaboration, creativity, imagination and ingenuity are essential. Racing against time, the team must search for clues, collect ideas, calculate, link thoughts, try out different things, think outside the box and reach a conclusion that eventually may or may not help the team’s escape.

Reykjavik Escape is the first to bring to Iceland this entertainment sensation that has been sweeping across the globe. Currently, there are four themed escape rooms available that cater to a minimum of 2 players and up to 48 players at once.

So grab your team and head over to our location and to try and escape!.

Icelandic Lava Show is the first and only live lava show in the world.
The show is located at Víkurbraut 5 in the beautiful village of Vík on the South Coast, in the heart of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful nature, and black sand beaches. It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to drive from Reykjavík to Vík without stopping. We recommend that you arrive at the Icelandic Lava Show no later than 15 minutes before the show starts. 

The show begins with a short opening from the show‘s host and then delves into a short educational video about Icelandic volcanism and why Iceland is such an active volcano island. Then Katla UNESCO GEOPARK and the volcanoes surrounding Vík are highlighted with a good explanation of why these volcanoes are considered among the most dangerous on the planet. After that, the show takes the audience 100 years back in time with a dramatic story about the catastrophic Katla volcano eruption in 1918.

The highlight of the show is when everyone is advised to put on their security goggles and the lava starts pouring into the showroom. The bright orange color as the lava starts flowing into the room is like sunrise and as the lava starts gliding over the ice it starts to bubble and crackle. The most surprising aspect, however, is the intense heat that radiates from the lava and the temperature in the showroom quickly rises. For a few moments, the only thing you want to do is sit there transfixed on the lava, mesmerized by the sensory onslaught as you watch the lava cool in front of your eyes, slowly turning from bright orange to grey to black. It is an experience unlike anything else you have ever experienced. 

Soon after the lava flows into the room, the show‘s host starts playing with the lava, explaining the different aspects of it and what it really was that you just witnessed. As the lava continues to cool down, the host is able to demonstrate some really interesting aspects and wonders of lava and encourages the audience into an interactive Q&A session. 

In the end, when the doors to the showroom are opened, it is usually a bright-eyed and flushed group of audience that walks out of the room, still wrapping their heads around the remarkable experience they just had in this wonderland of ice and fire. Most agree that Icelandic Lava Show is a must-see for everyone visiting Iceland.

See our video here  

Activity Park, Fun Park and Thingstodoiniceland 
We specialize in team building exercises, day tours, VIP travels, exotic tours, film location hunts and corporate events. Our company is innovative and up to date in all our operations and has kept up its competitive advantage successfully since its foundations in the year 2000.
The Activity Park is an activity centre only ten minutes drive from the center of Reykjavík. It is situated on a large open space with organized playing fields, arenas and two mini golf courses.
The Fun Park in Smáralind is located in the largest shopping center in Iceland. It has recently been awarded the best indoor park in the world 2012.
ThingstodoinIceland is our day tour company. If you are looking for the essence of Iceland, let us tailor make your tour.
If you smile the whole world smiles back at you.

Please see the company web site for further information.

We offer one of the most exciting activities in Iceland. Come and try to jump 10 meters into the Atlantic Ocean. Perfect for families, groups of friends, workplaces or just anyone who wants to challenge themselves. 

Looking forward to seeing you.

Opening hours: 13:00-20:00

Open only during the weekends until June 1st. 

From June 1st open every day. 

Free admission.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by adults.

LAVA "Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Center" reveals the epic forces of nature that shaped our planet and created Iceland only 20 million years ago. LAVA is dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geology of Iceland.

The center features an interactive educational exhibition exploring the art and science of geology and the volcanic systems in Iceland and an educational learning center for geology where staff members educate visitors to make the visit as enjoyable and memorable as possible. The interactive exhibition further displays a collection of artifacts, films, and graphics from various volcano eruptions in the past century.

For opening hours and price, click here 

Fossatún  

Location

Fossatún is located in mid-Borgarfjördur 90 km. from Reykjavík by road nr. 50. The Fossatún
restaurant is situated by Troll Falls a beautiful cascade of small waterfalls in Grímsá, one of Iceland’s premier salmon rivers. In July and Agust the salmon is often seen jumping. In a cliff by the restaurant the face of Drífa is visible. Drífa is the main character in the Last Troll, one of several troll books written by Fosston’s proprietor, Steinar Berg.   

Hiking 

The Troll Trail is a short walk marked by signs with information, pictures of trolls and troll statues. Set in a gorgeous natural surrounding and offers a magnificent view over the Borgarfjördur-area and Troll Falls. In winter the trail is a popular spot to see the northern lights. The Love Walk is a nice stroll through beautiful nature and down to the Blundsvatn lake. The trail is marked by signs with unique photographs of Icelandic nature and a poem that Icelanders sing out loud when they become
sentimental. The Warm Brook Bluff hike takes only an hour and leads to great awards in the astonishing view.  

Recreation 

The Troll Games can be played by people of all ages and sizes, as individuals or as a competition between teams. It consists of Troll-golf, Troll-kick, Troll-grip, and many other challenging games. Other outdoor activity is: mini-golf, shuffleboard, skittles, trampolines, outdoor chess, giant play castle and more. After the activity, a dip in the Hot Tub is a good way to relax. Inside at the restaurant Acoustic Iceland can be watched, a program which features Icelandic music and nature or a good music enjoyed from the owners vinyl record collection of 3000 titles. Also local acts pay visits and play from time to time.  

In Hofsárdalur in Vopnafjörður you will find the old family farm Bustarfell, a quaint, centuries old Icelandic turf house with red gables and a grass-grown roof which is now a museum. Bustarfell is one of the oldest and best preserved turf houses in Iceland. In 1532, the farm was bought by Árni Brandsson and his wife Úlfheiður and has been owned by their descendants ever since. 

A visit to the museum at Bustarfell is a journey through the history of farming in Iceland and changes in lifestyle from the beginning of the 18th century to the mid-20th century. When walking through the museum, you feel as if the inhabitants have only just left the house. Three kitchens from different eras are showcased, as well as other artifacts from around the farm which show how technology has developed.   

Hjáleigan Café is located next to the museum, and a hiking path leads to the rock Álfkonusteinn, source of a local folktale. 

Opening hours: 10-17 every day from June 1st to August 31st.

Aurora Basecamp is a one-of-a-kind facility, offering guests the chance to experience a real-time, indoor simulation of the Northern Lights, in a warm and relaxing environment. From there, our expert guides lead you out into the Icelandic night, and if the conditions are right you’ll get breathtaking views and photos of the real thing!

Located just 20 minutes from Reykjavik, Aurora Basecamp provides a comfortable and inviting setting for the perfect Northern Lights experience.

In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farm life in Iceland. This family farm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous ice cream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food.

We welcome you to come and meet our family at work!

For opening hours, please visit our Facebook site.

The horse rental is open in the summertime.

Balls that you go in, cover yourself from above and hold on to a Handel's and then you can go to all kinds of games e.g. football, big game and human bowling to name a few.

Reykjavik Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants. It was founded in 1961 and is managed by the city of Reykjavík.  

The garden’s main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight. It conserves some 5000 plants species in eight plant collections. The collections give an idea of the enormous diversity of vegetation in the northern temperate zone. 

In summer there is a variety of events in the Botanic Garden and group receptions are available throughout the year. 

The café Flóran Café/Bístró is open in the display greenhouse from May to September. The Café is popular and well known for its delicious treats with ingredients grown in the garden and served in beautiful surroundings.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/grasagardur

Opening hours:
Summer: 10:00-21:00
Winter: 10:00-15:00

The display greenhouse is closed Dec. 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st and January 1st.

Adrenalin is an Adventure Travel Operator situated in Reykjavik. We offer various daytrips as well as multi-day adventures all over Iceland. Adrenalin has been operating since 1993, starting as a small business running kayaking trips in both Iceland and Greenland. We have since then added Iceland’s only High Ropes Course to our company as well as Caving and Glacier Walks. 

High Rope Course: Situated at Nesjavellir rift valley – only a 40 minute drive from Reykjavik.  It has 45 different obstacles in 1, 5 & 10 meter height as well as Climbing wall, Giant Swing, Pamper pole and the Longest Flying Fox in Iceland!

-          High Rope Adventure

-          Glacier Walking and Ice Climbing

-          Caving

-          Mt. Biking / Road Biking

-          Walking and Trekking

-          Sea Kayaking

-          Team Building

-          Snow Shoeing

-          Winter Camping

-          4*4 Super Jeep Tours

The Akureyri Ice Rink offers great fun for the whole family. The Ice Rink is open for the public on weekends from early September to late April and has extra openings during holidays (Christmas and easter). The Ice Rink has skate rental and helmets without charge and offers skate sharpening service. In the Ice Rink is skate rental, shop and food area.   

Víkings Tennis Club offers four good courts. You can book your time by calling us or sending an email.

Sveitagarðurinn is a petting zoo and activity park which opens Saturday 2.June 2018 at our farm Stóri-Háls. We are located 15 km from Selfoss town and 7 km from the Golden circle. The park will be open every during summer from 12:00 – 18:00. 

In sveitagarðinum are horses, calves, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, pigeons, rabbits, and kittens.

You can pet the horses and try sitting on one, holding the rabbits and kittens, say hello to the other animals and get to know them.

Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, caraway cheese, white and wet cheese and various other dairy products which the "Cream Shop" at Erpsstaðir processes. All the milk for the production is from the dairy cows on the farm. For other ingredient we strives to use local, seasonal flavors whenever possible, such as rhubarb, dandelion honey, and blueberries from the Westfjords. The farmers at Erpsstaðir are pleased to offer visitors the chance to take a closer look at the world of milk production by seeing and learning of different shape the milk can take. Here you can experience a real Icelandic farm and buy homemade artisan dairy products firsthand. We are not distributing the products widely so far the best bet is to access the products directly from the farm.

Open daily May 15th - June 14th from 13:00 to 17:00, 15th June - 14th August from 11:00 to 18:00, 15th August - 15th September from 13:00 to 17:00 and September 16th - May  14th open upon request.

At other times call 868 0357 to arrange a visit.

At our lovely little farm Hólar you can expect to find a variety of animals, including horses, dogs, cat, rabbits, ducks, sheep, chickens, turkeys, goats, a pig and even a talking raven, who is world famous for being in the Netflix serie "KATLA"! 

We would love to welcome you and show you around our farm, introducing you to Icelandic style farming. Feel free to pet the animals.

We look forward to see you. 

Open 17th June - 5th August from 11:00 to 16:00. Closed on Tuesdays. 

Zipline adventure in Vík

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Vík! Ziplining through Grafargil is an absolute must-do for thrill-seekers. You'll embark on a heart-pumping hike through the stunning landscape with a few rest stops before experiencing four ziplines ranging from 30 to 240 meters long. Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush as you soar above the breathtaking gorge, taking in the awe-inspiring views. But that's not all! Friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining local guides will lead your journey. They are experts in the area's history and culture. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Zipline safety

Our zipline tour suits almost everyone, regardless of their experience level. You'll walk along sheep paths on uneven terrain between the ziplines and zip over waterfalls and the small river at the canyon floor, which will get your heart racing. We take your safety seriously, and our highly trained guides will ensure you feel safe and secure throughout the tour. Our lines and equipment are certified by an independent European safety inspector and bear CE certification, so you can rest assured that your safety is our top priority. In short, we have taken every measure to ensure you have a safe and thrilling zipline experience.

Zipline guides

The creators of Zipline are not just entrepreneurs but also adventure enthusiasts. They have been exploring various parts of the world for several years and have engaged in thrilling activities such as paragliding, diving, ice climbing, surfing, and kayaking.

Zipline Rules

Our tour typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, but the duration might vary depending on the number of people in the group and the weather conditions. Participants must be at least eight years old or weigh at least 30 kg to join us. We aim to provide an enjoyable experience for families, friends, solo travellers, and anyone who wishes to join us.

Duration: Approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.

Dress code: Dress appropriately for the weather, wear hiking boots, and braid long hair.

Age limit: Minimum age is 8 years old.

Weight limit: Participants must weigh between 30 - 120 kg.

Meeting point: Please be at our meeting point 10-15 minutes before departure.

Departure times: Check availability and departure times at http://www.zipline.is

Price: The cost is ISK 11,900 per person. Children between 8 and 12 years old pay ISK 7,900 when accompanied by an adult.

Groups: Please email us for group bookings and prices at zipline@zipline.is

A lovely and friendly petting zoo with cute animals to pet, puppies, kittens, rabbits, pigs, ducks, parrots, artic foxes and much more.

On the farm Stóra-Ásgeirsá in Húnaþing vestra (4 km from road no.1) you can visit the animals, pet them and spend time with them. You can go horseback riding in the beautiful nature around Stóra-Ásgeirsá and have a nice time in the countryside of Iceland.
Stóra-Ásgerisá offers cosy accommodation up to eleven people in 4 made-up bedrooms, breakfast and free wifi.
Regional attractions: Hvítserkur, Kolugljúfur og Borgarvirki.

Please contact us for more information and bookings.

The botanical garden in Hveragerði is in the center of the town. Since 1983 it has given people the chance to relax and enjoy nature amongst the trees and the wonderful river Varmá with the waterfall Reykjafoss right next to the garden. Further along the river a hiking trail goes past ruins of an old wool factory and ruins of a hydro-electric powerplant surrounded by colourful hot-spring areas. The botannical garden in Hveragerði is in the center of the town. Since 1983 it has given people the chance to relax and enjoy nature amongst the trees and the wonderful river Varmá with the waterfall Reykjafoss right next to the garden. Further along the river a hiking trail goes past ruins of an old wool factory and ruins of a hydro-electric power plant surrounded by colourful hot-spring areas.

For 60 years, the mountain Hlíðarfjall has been one of the prime skiing areas in Iceland. The hallmarks of Hlíðarfjall are high quality snow, extensive cross country tracks and exciting ski slopes with a breathtaking view of Eyjafjörður, extending as far as Mount Herðubreið, the queen of Icelandic mountains. Eight lifts carry skiers up to the slopes and the height at the end og the lifts is over 1015 meters above sea level. There is a snow park located at the area that is equipped with jumps, rails and boxes. The area is equipped with a snow production system which ensures better snow conditions during the entire winter. The diverse environment ensures that all skiers can find a situation to suit even the most demanding taste. The area also offers well laid-out tracks for cross country skiing equipped with flood lighting until 10pm each day.

Hlíðarfjall offers Ski- and Snowboarding School for Children at the age 5-15 years old. It also offers longer ski and snowboard courses as private lessons. A ski and snowboard rental is operated at Hlíðarfjall, where skis, snowboards and all other equipment may be rented, including ski suits. The guests at Hlíðarfjall can also relax and enjoy refreshments in the service centre.

Summer Activities in Hlíðarfjall are from July until the first week of September. The mountain Hlíðarfjall is one of the prime skiing areas of Iceland. Akureyri ski resort is located just 10 minutes’ drive from the center of the town and is a great area for mountain biking and hiking during the summertime. 

The chairlift Fjarkinn is the main lift during summer but this year the upper chairlift will be open as well, Fjallkona, for 5 weekends so it is possible to reach over 1000m height with lifts.

The only bike park in Iceland is in Hlíðarfjall with great trails throughout the mountain that also connect down into Glerárdalur and even all the way out to Kjarnaskógur forestry.

The area is also a great place for hikers which can enjoy the views of Eyjafjörður and hike in the beautiful landscapes above Akureyri. There are quite a few options to hike around the mountain and also possible to hike to the top, to the Harðarvarða cairn for example. Hiking guests can hike down or use the lifts to get back so almost anyone can come with to the mountain, young or old.

Hlíðarfjall opening period summer 2024 is as follows:

Fjarki chairlift – July 11 to September 8 – Thursday to Sunday

Fjallkona chairlift – July 27 to August 25 – Saturdays and Sundays

How it all started
Vilborg Arnarsdóttir (Bogga in Súðavík) created this garden. She has had a long standing dream of creating a playground for children, families and guests visiting the Westfjords in the summer. Her intention was to encourage quality time for children to share with their parents by enabling out door activities and excercise in a dedicated area. She started serious work on the project after she lost her son, Ragnar Freyr Vestfjörð, who died in a car crash in Súðavík in 2001, only 17 years old. The garden is dedicated to his memory.

The dream came true with the help of local people, summer guests, numerous supporters of all ages and several sponsors. All those people have volunteered with dedication and loving care contributing several thousand hours of work to the garden. The garden has received many generous gifts through the years and funds have been raised using various methods. During the 11 years of its existance four tons of ´kleinur´ (Icelandic twisted doughnuts) have been baked and sold in support of the garden, children have organized lotteries and given all the income to the garden. The Association of Sheep Shepherds in Ísafjarðardjúp have supported the garden in many ways, concerts in support of the garden have been organized etc.

The construction work
The „Raggagarður Society“ was founded on January 8th 2004 to manage the design and construction of the garden. On the board of directors for the first 11 years (2004-2015) were: Vilborg Arnarsdóttir chair, Barði Ingibjartsson, Sigurdís Samúelsdóttir, Anne Berit Vikse og Jónas Ágústsson. The work started on May 14th 2004 and the playground opened on August 6th 2005. The garden has two play areas, the upper area is for older children and the lower area for the youngest. In the fall of 2013 the work on the recreational part of the garden commenced and three storage huts were built. Themes inspired by the Westfjords distinct character have been used in the garden‘s designs and artwork made of local material decorates the garden. The recreational area was formally opened on August 8th 2015.

The facilities
The recreational area has a stage with public seating for arts and cultural events and large family gatherings. There are facilities for barbecue on several locations and tables and chairs for more than 100 people inside the garden.

The guestbook and collection box are situated next to the lavatories and we kindly ask guests to sign their names in the book whenever the visit the garden. There is no admission fee for Raggagarður but contributions to the collection box are greatfully accepted. The money collected will be used for the upkeep and operational costs of the garden.

WC, BBQ and other facilities are open from June 1 to September 1. Nevertheless, you are welcome to visit the garden during other seasons as well.

The garden is made with the minds, hearts and hands of local people and their supporters. Many thanks to you all who made this project come true.

Free admission

One of the largest public campsites in Iceland is owned and run by the Scout movement at Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Centre. With a family friendly setting, the staff runs activities during weekends from June to August. Indoor accommodatin is available by advanced booking.

Our campers can enjoy a great outdoor surrounding, with plenty of opportunities for self-led hikes and activities. On-site you will find a football pitch, a volleyball field, two obstacle courses (one of them being on water!), climbing net, frisbee golf course, football golf course and more.

During high season weekends our staff runs activities for campers, such as climbing, archery and paddling. Check for timings at the on-site Service Center.

Fishing within the campsite perimeter is included in the camp fee. So are hot showers and access to a small kitchen/dining room in the Service Center that also hosts a small shop with soft drinks, sweets and camping gear.
Electricity connections are available, as well as laundry washing and dumping and refilling for RV‘s.

Groups can book accommodation, activities, meals, equipment rental and transportation through our international website www.campiceland.com or at ulfljotsvatn@skatar.is.

Úlfljótsvatn is located right at the heart of South Iceland, making it an ideal place for your „base camp“ during your exploration of the South.
And best of all? Your visit will help us offer a great outdoor adventure to children and young people!

The popular horse shows "Meet The Icelandic Horse" are at Varmilækur. The Icelandic horse, the most useful and faithful servant and friend through the centuries, is introduced and made familiar, his history told and extraordinary qualities pointed  where the guests get in touch with the horse and daily life on a typical horse breeding farm.