Ten ideas for recreation in and around Garðabær:

1. Visit the fascinating Museum of Design and Applied Art in Garðabær and afterwards have a bite or a beer at popular local eatery Mathús Garðabæjar.
2. Explore the “hidden world” of neighboring town Hafnarfjörður and join an elf tour.
3. Travel back to the Viking Era and have an old-fashioned Icelandic feast at the Viking Village.
4. Go riding with Íshestar (Ice Horses)on a soft-gaited Icelandic horse in stunning nature.
5. Go on an excursion to the hot spring area Seltún in Krýsuvík, walk along the beach of lake Kleifarvatn, marvel at the green Grænavatn lake and climb Keilir if you’re up for it!
6. Book a boat tour from Reykjavík marina to watch the whales, puffins or northern lights, go sea angling or on a trip to Viðey island.
7. Cycle along the seaside, for example to the president’s residence at Bessastaðir in Álftanes or all the way to the lighthouse Grótta on Seltjarnarnes.
8. Jump on a public bus to discover more of the capital region, including heritage in Hafnarfjörður, art in Kópavogur, restaurants in Reykjavík and wool in Mosfellsbær.
9. Go swimming! Try the public thermal pools in the capital region, soak in the hot tubs and rush down the slides. If you’re feeling brave, try sea swimming at Nauthólsvík thermal beach, too. Chills guaranteed!
10. Go hiking! All around the capital are mountains for various adventure levels, from the easy Úlfarsfell, Mosfell and Helgafell to the more challenging peaks on Esja and Vífilsfell.

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