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Hallgrimskirkja Reykjavík
53 Reviews There is a statue in front of Hallgrímskirkja church of Leifur Eiríksson or "Leif the Lucky". Amercians gave us this statue of Leifur Eiríksson. Leifur was the son of Eirik the Red and was born at...
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Perlan - The Pearl Reykjavík
19 Reviews Öskjuhlíð hill is the hill around Perlan - it is a true gem in the middle of Reykjavik and a very popular outdoor area. Reykjavík - and Iceland on the whole - hasn't got many trees or forests so...
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Blue Lagoon Reykjavík
15 Reviews After you go in there are mens and womens changing rooms that are very nice and there are locks on all the lockers and they give you towels and robes. You are required to take a shower naked before...
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Lake Tjornin Reykjavík
21 Reviews Lake Tjornin is a lovely lake right in the center of Reykjavík; it's a natural feature, which has been there since earliest times, and it's a haven for ducks (and other water birds) and those who...
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Golden Circle Tour Reykjavík
13 Reviews It is a circle of sights that is most achievable in one day out of Reykjavik. I did the golden circle and then drove on as far as Hella - this was a perfect distance and amount of sight seeing in one...
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Sólfarið - The Sun Voyager Reykjavík
12 Reviews Reykjavík is surrounded by sea and we have many beautiful waterfronts. The northern waterfront is a popular place for jogging and strolling. From there you have a great view of Esjan, which is...
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Churches Reykjavík
16 Reviews The church at Bessastaðir is right in front of the Presidential residence in Álftanes area. The church is open for visitors. A church was first built there in the year 1000, but the current church...
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National Museum of Iceland Reykjavík
10 Reviews The National Museum conserves a varied selection of relics that testify to the cultural history of the Icelandic nation. It is an extremely interesting museum on 3 floors displaying all kinds of...
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Radhus - City Hall Reykjavík
10 Reviews Our City hall is located in the pond "Tjörnin" really. It was inaugurated on April 14, 1992 and not everybody here was happy about this location and it caused a lot of controversy, but now the nation...
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Harbor Reykjavík
10 Reviews 112 Reykjavík is the postcode for the suburb Grafarvogur "Grave-cove". A part of Grafarvogur is Bryggjuhverfið "Wharf district". It is a quaint little district, really colourful and lovely. I often...
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AlÞingi - Parliament Building Reykjavík
8 Reviews The Parliament building was built in 1881 and the architect was the Danish F. Meldahl. The building was made out of dolerite which was found in Skólavörðuholt a little below where Hallgrímskirkja...
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Geysers Reykjavík
3 Reviews Geysir is another one of the highlights on most people's trip to Iceland. The thousand year old area of Geysir is located at the foot of the Bjarnfell and is dotted with hot springs from which bubbles...
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Laugardalslaug Pool Reykjavík
2 Reviews There is an excellent spa called Laugar Spa next to and connected with one of our swimming pools, Laugardalslaug in Laugardalur valley. In the same building is the fitness center World Class. I have...
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Adalstraeti 10 Reykjavík
3 Reviews Aðalstræti is Reykjavík's oldest street and thus Iceland's oldest street. We believe that the first settler of Iceland, Ingólfur Arnarson lived here. The thing is that when digging for new houses in...
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Whale and Puffin Watching Reykjavík
4 Reviews You don't have to go far to see puffins in Iceland, just pop down to the Reykjavík Old Harbour and hop on the Puffin express which takes you for an hour-ride in the Reykjavík bay to the nearby...
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Free Things To Do. Reykjavík
3 Reviews There are a lot of free things to do in Reykjavík, check out these museum etc. I have added tips on most of these places. The National Gallery of Iceland. This is a museum of contemporary art. Free...
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Reykjavik 871 Reykjavík
5 Reviews During construction for a new hotel in 2001, a Viking-era longhouse was discovered under the streets of Reykjavík, and it has been preserved right where it was found (the hotel was completed,...
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Árbæjarsafn - Reykjavík City Museum. Reykjavík
4 Reviews Árbæjarsafn museum is an open-air museum - it was opened in 1957 and old houses from Reykjavík have been relocated there from the center of Reykjavík - and form a small village. In the summer time...
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Mt. Esjan Reykjavík
2 Reviews Now, Esjan is Reykjavík's mountain and we are proud of it. We have been getting some insults from Icelanders living in other parts of Iceland saying that Esjan is just a hill compared to their...
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Imagine Peace Monument Reykjavík
3 Reviews I arrived in Reyjkavik on October 8th amidst what in my neck of the woods would be called a Nor'easter-gale force winds and torential downpours. Horrific landing and trip to the city from Keflavik....
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Þjóðleikhúsið - National Theater Reykjavík
2 Reviews The beautiful National Theater of Iceland opened on April 20th, 1950. Is has been my all time favourite since I visited it and watched its childrens' plays when I was very young. It is so magical...
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Hofdi House - Höfði House Reykjavík
3 Reviews A bit further east of the Sun Voyager is Höfði House (1909) which is best known amongst foreigners as the meeting place between Presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov in 1986, the meeting...
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Austurvollur Reykjavík
4 Reviews Reykjavík's main square, Austurvöllur, is located in the heart of the old city, and contains the city's main cathedral and the Parliament building. The square was originally part of the hay fields of...
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Arnarhóll Hill and Settlement Reykjavík
3 Reviews Arnarhóll hill is a small hill in the center of Reykjavík. On top of the hill is a statue of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler in Reykjavík. The statue was raised in 1924, by our beloved sculptor,...
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Domkirkja Reykjavík
4 Reviews The majority of the Icelandic nation is of the Lutheran religion. The Lutheran Cathedral is in the very center of Reykjavík, next to the Parliament bulding. The episcopate of Iceland used to be in...
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There is a small cinema run by the filmmaker (Mr Knudsen) which shows a film of one hour in length about the volcanoes. He has been filming them for the last 40 years or so. It is an amateurish film but the footage is very interesting, especially on the creation of Surtsey (a small island to the SOuth of Iceland created by volcano in 1963).
Easily the most photographed site in all of Iceland, The Blue Lagoon is perhaps the most supernatural looking body of water on Earth. The temperature in the swimmable area averages about 40C (104F), and the soothing, mineral-rich water is rumored to have curative powers. Though the lagoon looks like something born from Iceland’s otherworldly landscape, it is actually man made. It was created by run-off from the Svartsengi power plant, which pumps up the geothermally heated water from a full mile below the surface.The blue lagoon is a must see... if you want a romantic trip then visit the lagoon at night. The outdoor temperature might be below freezing, but you do not notice it when submerged in the the lagoon or hiding away in the geothermal caves.
We spent just half an hour here, visiting it because it was right behind our hotel. Really intended for tiny tots and their parents and with a lot left to be desired with the conditions of the pens for the animals.
A place of beauty and history. This site is situated between the opening of an Earthquake area, no mans land almost. It is where the Asian and American plates meet and each year Iceland grows 2cm because of this geological fact.Thingvellir was a parliamentary site for the Vikings. The speaker would stand on the Law Rock to voice his words to Parliament who were congregated in the valley below.Here is sited the largest lake in Iceland, the water running through the rifts into the lake are as clear as glass.There is a quaint white church that holds such value to the Icelandic people that any visiting members of parliament etc are taken here for a visit. Right next to the church is a burial ground for prestigious folk although two poets of Iceland also managed to take a resting place in these grounds.
Although we only passed through this village, stopping at the shop for a browse,it is worth mentioning. It is called the Green House village as it is situated on a 'hot spot' making it the perfect place to grow cucumbers and tomatoes. A small village about 45 mins from Reykjavik itself.(The pic is not of Hveragerdi, but is pretty all the same!)
A magnificent scene, this amazingly picturesque place is truly wonderful. You could almost feel the force of the water rushing over the edge of the cliff just from the spray from spray and thunderous sound hitting us. This is a must when visiting Reykjavik.
We travelled two hours or so out of Reykjavik to Geysir, the name of the place belies it's treasure. Featuring a show of bubbling natural mineral hot pots which spurted their contents, 50/60 ft into the air every 4 to 7 mins, just as if from a whales blow hole. Following this burst of energy comes a slow drift of steam across the atmosphere. These release valves of the Earth have the stench of sulphur and are arranged with colours so striking they are mesmarizing.Apart from the geysers, there is a shop with a small geological explanation area, gifts, food and a picture window where you can sit and view the geysers.
We join the Golden Triangle trip and the Geysir is one of the places included in the tour. The tour last for whole day and it is worth to join as it includes several must see places in Iceland. There are three Geysers. The one which bursts quite often is the medium Geyser. The largest one in Iceland only bursts three times a day.
If you are interested in riding horse, you should try the trip which include riding the Icelandic horse! As we just stayed in Iceland for four days, we didn't have enough time to do so. However, the guide of the Golden Triangle trip stopped by a farm and showed us the Icelandic horses. They came to us and let us touched them!!!
It is the one of the destinations that the Golden Traiangle trip included. The waterfall is so big and the view there is spectacular. You can walk closely to the water. You should be very careful as the ground is slippery!
Castle House Luxury Apartments Reykjavík Region
2 Reviews and 195 Opinions We have just returned from a long weekend break in Reyjavik and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the...
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Reykjavík
4 Reviews and 608 Opinions I am now staying in this Hilton hotel which was part of the package tour that I booked with...
101 Hotel Reykjavík Region
1 Review and 84 Opinions The 101 hotel is new and designed by the owner. Everything is very modern but warm and each piece of...
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Q: We have 5 days in Iceland starting Jan. 25. What are the top 3 things we should see or do? Interests are nature, photography,...
A: The obvious top couple are the Golden Ring, the Blue Lagoon and the Northern Lights. These can easily be booked by a number of tour companies in Reykjavik. I went with...
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