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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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Blue Lagoon Reykjavík Region
38 Reviews cont'd from tip 1): There is one parking space, one entrance (smack in the middle of lava fields, so sneaking in from anywhere is at your own peril!), a reception where the questions are how many...
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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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Glaciers/ Geysers/ Waterfalls Reykjavík Region
29 Reviews I cannot believe that back in the 1920s these falls were nearly destroyed - that would have been criminal! They are raw and powerful, massive and mighty. There is a double cascade and the water drops...
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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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Hallgrimskirkja Reykjavík Region
29 Reviews Worth a visit to this unusual modern cathedral that dominates the skyline of the city. Take the lift to the top for great views across the city and harbour. It is extremely windy up there and in the...
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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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Sculpture/ Statues Reykjavík Region
8 Reviews In Reykjavik shorefront, not far from the city center -- nothing is far from anything in Reykjavik -- sits a commanding Viking ship statue. Made of metal, this modernised version of the ships Vikings...
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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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Whale Watching Reykjavík Region
7 Reviews There are plenty of possibilities for whale watching on Iceland, and the sea outside Reykjavik is considered a good place for it. I went on the Hafsulan boat ran by Reykavik Whale Safari and Puffin...
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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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Swimming Reykjavík Region
5 Reviews Reykjavík has many exterior geothermal pools, but Árbæjarlaug is by far our favourite. Located on the outskirts of Reykjavík, this modern complex has, along with the traditional swimming pool, a steam...
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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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Buildings Reykjavík Region
14 Reviews The Nordic Culture House in Reykjavík was opened in 1968. The house was designed by the world famous Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). He even designed the furniture in the café...
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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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Icelandic Ponies Reykjavík Region
5 Reviews Best I describe my experience and then leave you the details. Fancying a nice, gentle Icelandic horse ride across a romantic lava field with snow possibly gently fluttering down around us, I booked...
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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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City views Reykjavík Region
11 Reviews For some of the best views of Reykjavik you can't go wrong with a trip to the top of the famous Hallgrimur's Church tower (Hallgrimskirkja), Reykjavik's main landmark . The views from the tower are...
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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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Museums & Galleries Reykjavík Region
14 Reviews Iceland's National Museum of History is a little bit out from central Reykjavik, but it's worth taking the 10 minute stroll to get here, even if you're not all that keen about history. An important...
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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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Perlan Reykjavík Region
7 Reviews Perlan (literally, "the pearl") is one of Reykjavík's most striking buildings. You will no doubt see it as you come in the city from Keflavík Airport. Built atop the water tanks that supply...
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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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Tjornin Reykjavík Region
6 Reviews Tjorn is a small natural lake that you can find in downtown. It is very interesting because you can see a lot of birds. Near Tjorn there is the Old City Hall that is very nice; there is Domkirkja, the...
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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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Had a day tour with this company www.discover.is and it was great. Good opportunity to see the highlands of Iceland in the comfort of a Nissan patrol 4x4. We saw amazing sights on the way and had a good guide with us.
Örlygsstaðabardagi "The battle at Örlygsstaðir" in Skagafjörður was the biggest battle ever in Iceland. It took place by Örlygsstaðir in Blönduhlíð in Skagafjörður on August 21st, 1238 when the Viking clan Sturlungar fought against the clans Haukdælir and Ásbirningar. The main chieftain Vikings in Sturlungar clan were Sighvatur Sturluson and his son Sturla. The main chieftain Vikings in the latter clans were Gissur Þorvaldsson (see my tip on Flugumýri) and Kolbeinn ungi Arnórsson. These were the most powerful Viking clans in Iceland. Ca 2.800 men fought in Örlygsstaðabardagi battle, 1.200 Sturlungar and 1.600 Haukdælir and Ásbirningar.56 men got killed in this battle, amongst them was the chieftain Sighvatur Sturluson from Grund in Eyjafjörður, and his 4 sons. Haukdælir and Ásbirningar won the battle.There is an Information sign and a parking lot by Örlygsstaðir and you can walk up to a...
Where?In the north of Iceland, east of lake Myvatn. As with Myvatn, visit by car from Akureyri, and you can take one of Icelandair's small flights to Akureyri if you're staying in Reykjavik. Interestingly, it's right on the border between the American and the Eurasian tectonic plates, so you can stand with one foot in America and the other in Europe!What?Dimmuborgir (or 'dark cities') is a field of lava formations dating back to an eruption ca. 2,300 years ago - and is full of lava pillars, arches, fissures from which bubbles are still emitted, etc. The more famous ones have names - like the 'church' (cave with both sides open and a dome-shaped roof) or a series of 'castles' (being large enough to shelter a grown-up person). Dimmuborgir is best visited by following one of the designated walking trails, ranging from 15-minute Little Circle to the Crooked Path of 40-45 minutes. If you can...
Where?In the north of Iceland, not far from the Krafla volcano and Akureyri - Iceland's second largest city. it can be visited by car if staying in Akureyri. If you're based in Reykjavik, consider flying to Akureyri first.What?Iceland's largest lake was created over 2,000 years ago in a lava eruption and is one of the country's most popular attractions. It's a paradise if you're a bird-watcher, as there are numerous species of ducks and Eiders - the most interesting feature perhaps is that the local bird population is a mixture of European and North American ones, reflecting Iceland's position at the junction of the two continents.There is also excellent fishing if you're into it (Salmon and Trout, mostly). And for those not so much into wildlife, the Lake is an excellent base to explore some of the local natural wonders, including Dimmuborgir lava formations and Namaskard geothermal...
The Hengifoss waterfall is located next to Lagarfljót lake and faces Hallormsstaðarskógur. It is a beautiful waterfall 118 meters high and the 3rd highest waterfall in Iceland. It drops into a beautiful gorge Hengifossárgljúfur. It is possible to walk behind it when there is not too much water in the waterfall and behind it is a small cave. What makes it extra beautiful are special rock layers of red clay sandwiched between layers of basalt. There is another waterfall a little beneath Hengifoss which is called Litlanesfoss and falls into a columnar basalt setting. It is not visible from the road. The hike is about 1,5 hours and I was only able to walk half-way up and thus not able to see that waterfall this time up close.The 2 km hike is not easy and most people give up by the bench which was obviously put there for that reason. It looks really easy from the road and looks close enough,...
From the main harbour in Reykjavik you will find several companies offering whale watching trips in big and small boats for varying lengths of time.We chose to go with Elding as it departed at midday and lasted for several hours, journeying into the bay called Faxaflói. This was the first week of July so there was no worries about it becoming dark on our return. In fact we were lucky with the weather - crystal blue sky, light wind and consequently very little swell or rocking of the boat.This company has a small exhibition boat permanently moored in the dock. This serves to whet your appetite with information about the marine life likely to be seen on the trip. It also provides an opportunity for the visitor to buy souvenirs of their trip.My son and I really enjoyed the voyage. The guide was excellent at spotting whales and shouting enthusiastically as to which direction, "11o'clock" or...
I've recently returned from a week long trip to Iceland. I hired a car for a few days and then went on a coach trip another day. The car we hired was a small Toyota Yaris and we used it to do the Golden Circle which is perfectly achievable in one day from Reykjavik. The Golden Circle trip involves at least 3 stopping points. Most people visit Þingvellir - which is the seat of the ancient government - to be honest not much to see but if the weather is kind it's an attractive spot and there is a nice waterfall ( the first of many you will come across in Iceland). After that there is Geysir and the spouting hot vent called Strokkur. A little further on is the magnificent waterfall Gullfoss - absolutely not to be missed. One could travel more slowly and stay at hotels quite near to each of these 3 places but my guess is that most visitors are perfectly happy to see all 3 sites in one day....
The Blue Lagoon is in Reykjanes peninsula and is the most frequented tourist attraction in Iceland. More than 80% people visiting there are tourists. It is located in Grindavík town close to Keflavík airport. It is actually a discharge from the geothermal power plant, but good as such as it has healing qualities and works wonders on psoriasis and eczema. The geothermal sea-water comes from very deep wells and the temperature is ca 36-39 degrees C, hot in some places and colder in other places.Apart from that it is a really relaxing experience. The lagoon has 2 steam-baths and a sauna, an outside massage area, a small waterfall underneath which you can stand and enjoy the massage of the water. There is a café inside and outside where you can go get water and refreshment and as you leave there are two restaurants and a shop and as you go through the restaurants and up the stairs you can...
As an enthusiastic traveler myself, I want to give you some ideas what to do in my home country Iceland. One of the most astonishing thing I experienced in my own country (and not many Icelanders have seen it until now to be honest with you) was a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, a side glacier to Mýrdalsjökull. I went with the oldest Icelandic adventure tour operators Arctic Adventures on this one day trip and it was amazing. Since we got all our equipment we took our step on the glacier. After a few clumsy steps it felt almost like normal walking on a street, even though the environment around was anything else but average. Huge ice peeks, canyons and a lot of small rivers lead our way and the ash covered ice bergs told from earlier volcano eruptions. The weather was not that good unfortunately but it didn't matter at all, since we had waterproof clothes and our guide took good care of...
As an enthusiastic traveler myself, I want to give you some ideas what to do in my home country Iceland. One of the coolest things you probably can do with your friends is going on a Hot Spring Hunt in the beautiful Reykjadalur Valley, about one hour drive away from Reykjavík. Turn left somewhere before you hit Hveragerði, leave your car behind and take a nice hike down to the valley, where you will see the steam of the Hot River from far away. It's a nice scenery, and don't miss to take some good beverages and food to have a cosy time in the water :) Enjoy your time in Iceland !
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 600 Opinions I am now staying in this Hilton hotel which was part of the package tour that I booked with...
Hotel Reynihlid Mÿvatn
2 Reviews and 74 Opinions We stayed in Reynihilo after doing a lot of research on the net as nothing else was available. In...
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