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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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The volcanic activity is high in the Myvatn area. Some of the fumes are highly aggressive, very hot and rich in sulfur dioxide. When you see fumes coming out of the soil, always beware and be cautious. You should always avoid breathing this kind of fume, that might be dangerous. If you are close to fumes, take care of the wind, it might change and blow the fumes towards you.
Some of the lava pillars in Dimmubörgir ("Twilight Castles "), on the East side of the lake, reach 25 meters in height. They were formed from the erosion of lava beds that flowed a few thousand years ago from the eruption of the Prengslabörgir craters.
These bugs are not mosquitoes as often written. They are actually a kind of small flies. That is why they do not bight. Amazingly, in Myvatn, there are no real mosquitoes. Luck ! However they enter your mouth, nose, eyes, etc.., which makes it very umpleasant.
Myvatn is a paradise for bird watchers but also a hell ! There are plenty of birds which feed on midge larvae but they cannot eat all of them. Thus, those that escape to the birds hunger become adult flying midges and the air is really a puree of flying bugs !
Myvatn, with its 37 km2 surface is the fourth largest lake of Iceland. A vast variety of algae grow in the lake, providing sustenance for midge larvae and crabs, both of which are important food for birds and fishes. Lake Myvatn is sufficiently large and its renewal of water sufficiently slow for its ecosystem to flourish despite its altitude of 278 meters above sea level. It is a paradise for bird watchers. Various types of ducks and other marine birds can be watched.
In Icelandic, lax means salmon. Laxa means salmon river, and there are several rivers of this name in Iceland, which means that there are a lot of salmon (and trouts) in Icelandic rivers. Iceland is a Mecca for salmon fishermen. To avoid any contamination, fishers material must be completely disinfected on arrival in Iceland, before passing in front of the custom.
At second sight, and as we saw the same on several occasion in Iceland, we felt that these cow really needed a bra ! They had plenty to hold and a wild guess would be that they might give 20 to 30 liters of milk each day ! However, that must be very uncomfortable for them !
Surprising sight ! Several cows wore bra ! That was the first time we saw this and at first sight, we wondered what disease or wound they might have caught that would need such a harnessing ! Later, on several occasions, we saw cows with the same harnessing.
As soon as we were out of the car, a very familiar ram came towards us. Did he want to play in the film? Or did he want to protect his flock? We will never know the full truth but it was not aggressive at all, just curious to see some humans in his kingdom!
Gödafoss is a waterfall at the mouth of Bardardalur valley in northern Iceland, on the 175 km long glacial river Skjalfandafljöt, just south of the ring-road. Gödafoss means the waterfall of the Gods. It is one of the most impressive waterfalls of the country.
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 597 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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