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Reykjavík

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Reykjavik_Region/Reykjavik-247851/TravelGuide-Reykjavik.html

888,2691,95

Höfn

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Austur_Skaftafellssysla/Hoefn-248429/TravelGuide-Hoefn.html

95,145,5

Gullfoss

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Gullfoss-2271915/TravelGuide-Gullfoss.html

67,151,0

Ísafjörður

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Vestur_Isafjardharsysla/Isafjoerdhur-248286/TravelGuide-Isafjoerdhur.html

26,47,0

Þingvellir

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Thingvellir-247577/TravelGuide-Thingvellir.html

108,308,0

Selfoss

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Selfoss-247787/TravelGuide-Selfoss.html

19,100,8

Skaftafell

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Austur_Skaftafellssysla/Skaftafell-247760/TravelGuide-Skaftafell.html

58,131,0

Mÿvatn

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Sudhur_Thingeyjarsysla/Myvatn-247968/TravelGuide-Myvatn.html

66,254,5

Hveragerði

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Hveragerdhi-248304/TravelGuide-Hveragerdhi.html

13,63,0

Grindavík

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Gullbringusysla/Grindavik-248585/TravelGuide-Grindavik.html

18,104,2

Borgarnes

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Myrasysla/Borgarnes-248877/TravelGuide-Borgarnes.html

11,90,5

Vík í Mýrdal

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Vestur_Skaftafellssysla/Vik_i_Myrdal-247429/TravelGuide-Vik_i_Myrdal.html

91,166,1

Geysir

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Geysir-248636/TravelGuide-Geysir.html

66,248,0

Grímsey

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Eyjafjardharsysla/Grimsey-248590/TravelGuide-Grimsey.html

3,24,0

Hella

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Rangarvallasysla/Hella-248484/TravelGuide-Hella.html

10,61,7

Akureyri

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Eyjafjardharsysla/Akureyri-249017/TravelGuide-Akureyri.html

7,10,14

Hrísey

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Eyjafjardharsysla/Hrisey-248350/TravelGuide-Hrisey.html

16,42,0

Keflavík

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Gullbringusysla/Keflavik-248258/TravelGuide-Keflavik.html

2,14,12

Raufarhöfn

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Nordhur_Thingeyjarsysla/Raufarhoefn-247878/TravelGuide-Raufarhoefn.html

1,12,0

Vík

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Eyjafjardharsysla/Vik-247428/TravelGuide-Vik.html

55,71,1

Stokkseyri

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Stokkseyri-247652/TravelGuide-Stokkseyri.html

7,52,0

Blönduós

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Austur_Hunavatnssysla/Bloenduos-248898/TravelGuide-Bloenduos.html

9,4,0

Vestmannaeyjar

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Rangarvallasysla/Vestmannaeyjar-247448/TravelGuide-Vestmannaeyjar.html

0,3,2

Stykkishólmur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Snaefellsnes_og_Hnappadalssysla/Stykkisholmur-247623/TravelGuide-Stykkisholmur.html

22,76,2

Skálholt

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Skalholt-247748/TravelGuide-Skalholt.html

6,37,0

Skógur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Vestur_Isafjardharsysla/Skogur-247722/TravelGuide-Skogur.html

3,58,0

Reykholt

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Borgarfjardharsysla/Reykholt-247859/TravelGuide-Reykholt.html

2,3,1

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Vestur_Skaftafellssysla/Kirkjubaejarklaustur-248240/TravelGuide-Kirkjubaejarklaustur.html

7,12,2

Eyrarbakki

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Eyrarbakki-248747/TravelGuide-Eyrarbakki.html

10,11,0

Djùpivogur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Sudhur_Mulasysla/Djupivogur-248799/TravelGuide-Djupivogur.html

6,10,0

Skaftafell

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Skaftafell-249060/TravelGuide-Skaftafell.html

2,3,0

Hafnir

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Gullbringusysla/Hafnir-248546/TravelGuide-Hafnir.html

3,5,0

Hvammstangi

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Vestur_Hunavatnssysla/Hvammstangi-248316/TravelGuide-Hvammstangi.html

0,2,2

Vigur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Vestur_Isafjardharsysla/Vigur-247430/TravelGuide-Vigur.html

1,6,0

Litli-Árskógssandur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Eyjafjardharsysla/Litli_Arskogssandur-248074/TravelGuide-Litli_Arskogssandur.html

3,12,0

Seyðisfjörður

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Nordhur_Mulasysla/Seydhisfjoerdhur-247768/TravelGuide-Seydhisfjoerdhur.html

4,8,0

Hellnar

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Snaefellsnes_og_Hnappadalssysla/Hellnar-248478/TravelGuide-Hellnar.html

14,20,2

Hafnarfjörður

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Gullbringusysla/Hafnarfjoerdhur-248549/TravelGuide-Hafnarfjoerdhur.html

1,2,0

Laugarvatn

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Arnessysla/Laugarvatn-248098/TravelGuide-Laugarvatn.html

2,8,3

Hellissandur

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Iceland/Snaefellsnes_og_Hnappadalssysla/Hellissandur-248479/TravelGuide-Hellissandur.html

5,16,0

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Reykjavík  

Hallgrimskirkja

Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavík

 56 Reviews   The tall tower of the Hallgrimskirkja can be seen from all over Reykjavik. We spotted it as soon as we arrived in the central part of the city, but it was after lunch before we made it there, driving... 

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Perlan - The Pearl

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

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

Lake Tjornin, Reykjavík

 22 Reviews   Once we had parked by the university, we crossed the main road and found the path that would lead us to the centre of town, following the bank of the large Tjörnin Pond. This was frozen solid (later,... 

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Hilton Reykjavik Nordica

 4 Reviews and 698 Opinions  I am now staying in this Hilton hotel which was part of the package tour that I booked with... 

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Mÿvatn  

Hotel Reynihlid

 2 Reviews and 79 Opinions  We stayed in Reynihilo after doing a lot of research on the net as nothing else was available. In... 

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Reykjavík Region  

Blue Lagoon

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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Bars/ Nightclubs

Bars/ Nightclubs, Reykjavík Region

 55 Reviews  One liked by my brother and me, as we found it the best place to get into conversation with some friendly locals here! Grand Rokk has live music, chess, literature and pub quizzes held weekly. If you... 

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Glaciers/ Geysers/ Waterfalls

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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Hallgrimskirkja

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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Sculpture/ Statues

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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public transportation

public transportation, Reykjavík Region

 10 Reviews  The city centre, not being a large area, can be easily explored on foot. To rent a car or a taxi is an option, but an expensive one. To rent a bike can be fun in the summer, although Reykjavik is not... 

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Icelandic food

Icelandic food, Reykjavík Region

 6 Reviews  Don't be fooled, the only time someone eats sheepheads and shark are at the "Thorrablot", annual festivals in january/february to celebrate the month of Thorri (according to the old calendar). Then... 

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Castle House Luxury Apartments

 2 Reviews and 208 Opinions  We have just returned from a long weekend break in Reyjavik and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the... 

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airport/ planes

airport/ planes, Reykjavík Region

 11 Reviews  Keflavik airport is clean and well-designed. The international wing where Icelandic Air operates is specially designed to work as a "hub": in other words, you deplane from your flight from Boston,... 

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