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64.1393°N, 21.8714°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 454 (Sæbraut)
Off the main road- 1.1 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Reykjavík — 3.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 4 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,078 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Reykjavík Zoo
Reykjavik City Card 24 hoursfrom 6.100 ISK · 1 days
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Reykjavik City Card 72 hoursfrom 10.500 ISK · 3 days
Strætó 24hr Card - Valid for all city busesfrom 2.650 ISK
SagaVR - Admission ticketfrom 3.800 ISK · 25 min
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Buggy, Lava Tunnel and Burgerfrom 79.900 ISK · 5 h
Camping Card 2026from 24.900 ISK
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Nature Bath & Háifoss Tourfrom 27.990 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionReykjavík Zoo weather and conditions
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Nearby
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VOLTA PER REYKJABIK1 km - 2
Gengið um 108 Reykjavík1 km - 3
230427 Glæsibær - Hús Blindrafélagsins1 km - 4
Reykjavík - Kópavogur1 km - 5
RVK Laugarnes1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur< 1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir1 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg2 km
Fuel
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Álfheimar< 1 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2
Skeifan< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Kleppsvegur< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Reykjavík Zoo hike?
The Reykjavík Zoo trail is about 5.0 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Reykjavík Zoo trailhead?
Reykjavík Zoo is in Reykjavík Area. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Reykjavík Zoo safe to hike alone?
Reykjavík Zoo sits 3.2 km from Reykjavík, and 1.1 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it easy. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Reykjavík Zoo?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Jakub_ / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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