The Grasagardur Botanical Garden, in the Laugar Valley in Reykjavík, is the perfect place to see a vast selection of Iceland's delicate flora. The gardens include some plants that are difficult to spot out in the island's volcanic wilderness.
Displaying many plants that are indigenous or unique to Iceland, Grasagardur Botanical Garden's pleasant grounds offer a compact overview of the startling biodiversity to be found throughout the country. Enjoy the walking trails and water features, at their best in the summer months, and take the children to the zoo to see native animals.
Afterwards, bring your towel to nearby Laugardalslaug, the largest outdoor thermal pool in Reykjavík.