Movies filmed in Vesturbær, Reykjavík, Iceland

Equal parts traditional and trendy, Vesturbær encompasses the Old West Side, with its Icelandic architecture, souvenir shops, and B&Bs. In this area, lively bars and clubs mix with seafood shacks and hip restaurants. Whale-watching tours depart from the revived harborfront precinct, while the Whales of Iceland museum features life-size replicas. The National Museum of Iceland has displays on the country’s history.