Discover Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt

Reykjavik kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Reykjavik backdrop (a colorful tin-roof house, a harbor boat, an Icelandic flag) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Viking-meets-hipster pose.

Checkpoint: Hallgrimskirkja

Navigate to Hallgrimskirkja (the rocket-like cathedral) and check in.

Hallgrimskirkja basalt pose

In front of Hallgrimskirkja: take a group photo where everyone stands in vertical poses, mimicking the basalt-column-inspired facade.

Trivia: Hallgrimskirkja inspiration

The cathedral's shape is inspired by which natural Icelandic feature?

Answers: basalt columns / basalt / basalt rocks / volcanic basalt

Checkpoint: Sun Voyager

Navigate to the Sun Voyager (Sólfarið) sculpture on the seafront and check in.

Sun Voyager pose

At the Sun Voyager: take a group photo where everyone strikes a Viking-ship pose, arms forward like a prow.

Checkpoint: Harpa

Navigate to Harpa Concert Hall (the glass honeycomb building on the waterfront) and check in.

Harpa reflection shot

At Harpa: take a team photo using the colored glass facade as a reflection, with the team multiplied in shapes.

Checkpoint: Old Harbor

Navigate to the Old Harbor and check in among the fishing boats.

Old Harbor whale-watch pose

At the Old Harbor (where whale-watching boats depart): take a group photo of the team pointing dramatically out to sea, hand to brow, scanning for whales.

Pylsa hot dog moment

Find Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur (or any pylsa stand). Order Iceland's famous hot dog "with everything" and take a group photo of everyone biting in at once.

Trivia: Iceland Althing

The Althing is one of the world's oldest parliaments. In what year was it first established?

Answers: 930 / AD 930 / 930 AD

Colorful house hunt

Reykjavik is famous for its candy-colored corrugated-iron houses. Find the brightest one and take a team photo in front of it.

Trivia: Iceland sheep

Roughly how many sheep does Iceland have, given a population of about 380,000 people (around 800,000 is accepted)?

Answers: 800000 / 800,000 / around 800000 / about 800000 / 500000 / 600000

Local Reykjavikur tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Geothermal moment

Find a geothermal feature (a steaming pipe, a sign for hot springs, a public swimming pool with hot tubs). Take a team photo with the steam in shot.

Skyline cheers Reykjavik

Find a rooftop view (the top of Hallgrimskirkja, Perlan, anywhere high), raise a glass and take a group toast photo. Skál!

Reykjavik finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Reykjavik spot (a harbor, a hilltop, a colorful corner) and take an amazing group photo.