Activities near by:

• Adventure:

Higlanders is an ideal company if you want to travel in a different way. They offer full ground arrangements and they are committed to help you plan the perfect vacation in Iceland. They offer you day tours to all the hidden beauty of Iceland. See more at: www.hl.is

• Whale watching:  
   
  From April 1st to May 31st and in September 2 departures are scheduled every day at 09:00 and 13:00. From June 1st to August 31st we have 3 departures, at 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00. In October one tour is scheduled each day at 13:00.   www.elding.is
  
  
• Horse riding:   
  
  Íshestar offers a great selection of day tours, ranging from a short ride to a full days ride, for beginners and experienced riders. Íshestar is a fully licensed tour operator and a key to a successful riding holiday in Iceland. Transfer from and to Hotel Viking is included. www.ishestar.is

• Excusions:  

All year Reykjavik Excusions operates day tours from Reykjvik to Iceland's most exciting places, guided in many languages. Let Reykjavik Excusions make your stay in Iceland an adventure! See more at: www.re.is 

• Hafnarfjördur:
  The harbor town, Hafnarfjördur offers plenty of conventional activities, from golf and swimming to museums and galleries. The town is also famous for having one of Iceland's largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other mystical beings. Guided tours are held during summertime, and if you are lucky you might see one.
  Swimming:  The nearest outdoor swimming pool is 5 minutes away by walking. Museums: Icelandic Maritime Museum, 3 minutes walk. Hafnarfjorður Museum - the Viking Exhibition from York in England  Art Gallery Hafnarborg at the town center. Shopping:  Here in Hafnarfjördur you can find a small mall,  Fjörður. It is just 3 minutes away by walking. More at www.hafnarfjordur.is

• Blue Lagoon:  Buses to the Blue Lagoon  stop near the Hotel.           

• Shopping:

Laugarvegur is Reykjavik's biggest shopping street.

There are also two big malls in the Reykjavík area: Kringlan in Reykjavik          

and Smáralind in Kópavogur. Both are 10-15 minutes away by bus no. S1.