Iceland Things to Do

  The uninvited sea-gulls.
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  • The uninvited sea-gulls.
      The uninvited sea-gulls.
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  • Öxarárfoss waterfall as seen from above.
      Öxarárfoss waterfall as seen from above.
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  • The Pearl
      The Pearl
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  • View from the Pearl
      View from the Pearl
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  • From Öskjuhlíð - Perlan on the top of the hill.
      From Öskjuhlíð - Perlan on the top of...
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Hallgrimskirkja   Reykjavík

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Churches   Reykjavík

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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Swimming   Reykjavík Region

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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Sólfarið - The Sun Voyager   Reykjavík

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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Icelandic Ponies   Reykjavík Region

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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National Museum of Iceland   Reykjavík

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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Buildings   Reykjavík Region

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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Radhus - City Hall   Reykjavík

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Dimmuborgir

by margaretvn

Dimmuborgir or Dark castle is an amazing place really and the walk through it is fascinating. There are in fact several walks of different lengths. There is a car park and all the walks start there. Dimmuborgir is made of high lava formations with some fantastic forms and the walks wind their way through these formations. To protect the delicate flora please stay on the paths though. There are postcards with a person standing in the most famous formation - The Hole - be to do that you would have to wander across delicate flowering ground. The Hole is a circle hole in a very high pile of lava. Dimmuborgir is actually part of a larger lava field probably formed 2000 years ago by eruptions of volcanos with the wonderful names Ludentarborgir and Prengslaborgir. By Dimmuborgir the lava created a sort of lake but when some of the lava flowed away the rest formed a maze with really strange...

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Reykjahlid

by margaretvn

While exploring Myvatn take a little while to see Reykjahlid, a little village on the north east of the lake. There is a tourist information centre there. There is also a great restaurant in the parking area by the hotel. Reykjahlid is the name of a farm which actually has grown to be the village. In 1729 lave from the Leirhnjukur volcano destroyed the farm but stopped just short of the little church . Actually that was because the church was on higher ground was the reason it was saved is geological. You can see the foundations of the old church and the piled up lava so close by.In Reykjahlid there is also a hotel, campings and a supermarket (with the tourist information in it).

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Namaskard

by margaretvn

Hverir (also known as Namaskard) is a sulphur field right on the main road. There is a large parking area and then you are right beside the boiling mud pools and sulphur gases. The colours are wonderful and the smell is awful. The area is on the eastern side of the Namafall which is 432 metres high, at a depth of 1000 metres underground the temperatures reach 200 degress c. You can walk around the area as there paths but do be careful to stay behind the ropes around the pools - the ground is crumbly and accidents do happen. There is a footpath up the slope of the mountain and it is worth climbing. Until 1940 the sulphur was harvested here and sent to Denmark from the harbour at Husavik.

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Myvatn

by margaretvn

Myvatn is the fourth largest lake in Iceland and since 1974 the lake and a large part of the surroundings have been a protected nature area. Myvatn is lovely but if you are unlucky you can have terrible problems with mosquitos so do take protection with you. We were lucky and never saw or more importantly felt any. The lake is 277 metres above sea level and is surrounded by lots of volcanic reminders. The trees around the lake are little low beech and there are lots of places along the road to pull in and just sit and enjoy the view, we had picnics along the side of the road sheltered from the wind. If you like bird watching (as we do) then Myvatn is a treat because there are so many different types of duck. A good place to go is by Neslandatangi - the south west area of the lake where the Laxa river starts.If you like walking then a walk to the explosion crater Hverfjall is great - but...

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Hot Springs

by baanasta

The hot springs is a must if you ever go to Iceland. It is located within 10 minutes of the airport so you can easily do it on your way to or from Reykjavik (ideally on your way from).Cost is approximately $20-$30 per person, but worth it.

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Hot Springs

by baanasta

The hot springs is a must if you ever go to Iceland. It is located within 10 minutes of the airport so you can easily do it on your way to or from Reykjavik (ideally on your way from).Cost is approximately $20-$30 per person, but worth it.

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Air sightseeing Iceland

by Saagar

I considered doing this as the weather was sooo beautiful, but I was low on cash and time and opted not to do it this time. However, my research uncovered at least one company that does this commercially out of Reykjavik: Eagle Air Iceland.I would ensure that the weather will be good before joining, unless there is a landing involved, so you actually can see things on the ground!!!!These were some of the alternatives:Reykjavik and surroundings, 30 mins.............. ISK 5000 pp.Westmannaeyar on a scheduled flight, I suppose, that includes guided sightseeing bybus, about 4 hrs ....ISK 15,500pp.Glaciers and volcanoes, the SW part of Iceland, the Hekla area, 1-1.5 hrs... ISK 15.500pp.Midnight sun flight 5 hrs to Grimsey island, lands there , short walk etc. ...ISK 30.000pp.Other flights include Greenland day trip, coastal tours, hostorical sites etc.50% discount for accompanied children...

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Free all-Iceland guide: "Around Iceland 06" .

by Saagar

Don't think this is a trappy thing, no; this comprehensive guide to Iceland nicely complements other commercial travel guides, such as Rough Guide and LP. The "Around Iceland 06" is free of charge and you can pick it up at major places wherever tourists tend to coverge.Yes, there are ads in this 225-page handbook, but it doesn't take much space away from matter-of-fact info and hard facts about any place in Iceland - as far as I can gather.Contains some very good general advice sections as well, especially on driving on Iceland.

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Whale watching

by margaretvn

We have been whale watching in several places in the world but I must say that the trip we made in Husavik is the best one we have ever done. The trip sets out from Husavik harbour into the bay and lasts three hours. Husavik calls itself the Whale watching capital of Europe and i think the name is correct, we saw so many whale on our trip. North Sailing was the first Icelandic company to offer whale watching trips and they use conbverted and restored fishing boats. They go out into the waters of Skjalfandi Bay. The personnel are so friendly and experienced. We were only out a few minutes when we saw our first whales and soon we were seeing so many. With one Humpback it was a question of "who is watching who" as he came so close to the boat and he kept coming back to us.North Sailing says it has the best record of whale spotting in Europe and I can well believe that - we saw so many. They...

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WHALE WATCHING

by TUKU

While in Iceland, I am sure you don't want to miss the whales!!!I did it in the north - HUSAVIK. This town is the whale capital of the north. On the port you have two (or three) companies which organize tours. Try to book in advance, especially during the summer!

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