Reykjavik, Iceland

Is Reykjavik safe for Muslim travelers?

Reykjavik scores 7.7/10 on overall safety. About 0.2% of Iceland's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

7.7/10
Overall safety
Safe
Composite safety model
Muslim population
0.2%
Pew Research Center / Statistics Iceland (2016)

Is Reykjavik safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)

How safe is Reykjavik overall?

Reykjavik scores 7.7/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.

Muslim community and halal options in Reykjavik

Iceland has a small Muslim population (about 0.2%, Pew Research Center / Statistics Iceland). Halal options and mosques exist in Reykjavik but are more concentrated; it's worth locating them ahead of your trip. The mapped places below help.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Reykjavik, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavik safe for Muslim travelers?

Reykjavik scores 7.7/10 and is broadly safe for Muslim travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.

Is Reykjavik Muslim-friendly?

Iceland has a small Muslim population (about 0.2%, Pew Research Center / Statistics Iceland). Halal restaurants and mosques exist in Reykjavik but are fewer, so it helps to locate them in advance.

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