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Akurey
Akurey

Akureyri is often branded the 'Capital of North Iceland', while Reykjavík is branded the 'Capital of the South'. Between the two cities is about a 5-hour drive.

ÁLafoss
ÁLafoss

Álafoss - since 1896. Icelandic knitting yarn, Icelandic wool sweaters, Icelandic design and souvenirs at a reasonable price - world wide shipping.

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AlþIngishúsið
AlþIngishúsið

Alþingishúsið in Reykjavík Alþingishúsið (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈalθiɲcɪsˌhuːsɪð], The Parliament House) is a classical 19th century structure which stands by Austurvöllur in central Reykjavík, Iceland.

ÁrbæJarlaug
ÁrbæJarlaug

Árbæjarlaug er lokuð frá 4. júní til og með föstudagsins 8. júní vegna viðhaldsverkefna. Athugið að lokun framlengist um einn dag og við tökum brosandi á móti gestum laugardaginn 9. júní.

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ÁrbæJarsafn
ÁrbæJarsafn

Húsverndarstofa. Frí ráðgjöf um viðhald og endurgerð gamalla húsa, alla miðvikudaga kl. 15-17 frá febrúar - júní, og ágúst - nóvember.

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AusturvöLlur
AusturvöLlur

Austurvöllur Austurvöllur is a public square in downtown Reykjavík that is a favourite with the locals. In the summer months when the sun is shining, the square is a popular gathering place with surrounding cafés and bars adding to the atmosphere.

Centre
Centre

Don't miss the #Harpa concert hall during your stay in #Reykjavik. I liked it best at night, but ... Tourist Information Centre; Reykjavík Conference City; Attractions.

Christ the King Cathedral
Christ the King Cathedral

Christ the King Parish - Reykjavík. CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL. The church is open every day from 7:30 to 19:00. NEXT MASSES . All services are in Icelandic unless indicated otherwise.

FjöLskyldu- og HúsdýRagarðUrinn
FjöLskyldu- og HúsdýRagarðUrinn

Um Garðinn Í Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðinum er að finna dýragarð, vísindaveröld, sjávardýrasafn, veitingasölu, minjagripasölu og ýmis leiktæki bæði inni og úti. Upplýsingar um dýranámskeið sumarsins og fræðslustarf fyrir grunn- og leikskóla fást í gegnum netfangið namskeid@husdyragardur.is.

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FríKirkjan í Reykjavík
FríKirkjan í Reykjavík

The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík (Icelandic: The Free Church in Reykjavik) is a church which is apart from the State Church. It is an independent Lutheran Free Church of Iceland. It lies in the centre of the Icelandic capital, by the lake Tjörnin.

Golden Circle
Golden Circle

The Golden Circle (Icelandic: Gullni hringurinn) is a popular tourist route in southern Iceland, covering about 300 kilometres (190 mi) looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back.

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Grótta Island Lighthouse
Grótta Island Lighthouse

At the north-westernmost point in Reykjavik, where the peninsula of Seltjarnarnes juts into icy ocean waters, the Grotta Lighthouse stands sentry.

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HallgríMskirkja
HallgríMskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of Hymns of the Passion.

Harpa
Harpa

The Harpa International Music Academy is an unforgettable music experience that brings together young musicians and instructors from all over the world. The academy has a Junior and Senior Division for ages 8- 24.

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HáTeigskirkja
HáTeigskirkja

Skriflegar umsóknir skulu sendast til Sóknarnefndar Háteigskirkju, Háteigsvegi 27-29, 105 Reykjavík eða á rafrænu formi á hateigskirkja@hateigskirkja.is Nánari upplýsingar um starfið veita formaður sóknarnefndar Sigríður Guðmundsdóttir sími 824 5291 og sóknarprestur sr. Helga Soffía Konráðsdóttir símar 511 5401 og 860 9997.

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Heiðmörk
Heiðmörk

Heiðmörk was proclaimed a municipal conservation area of Reykjavík in 1950. It is located southeast of Elliðavatn, Iceland, and is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from the city of Reykjavík. Its name is derived from its namesake in Norway, Hedmark (Icelandic: Heiðmörk; both derive from the Old Norse Heiðmǫrk), an area with deep forests.

HljómskáLagarður,
HljómskáLagarður,

After a nice breakfast at your hotel, a great start of the day is The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavik 871± 2 dealing with the settlement of Reykjavík. The exhibition is based on scholar’s theories of what the heritage sites in central Reykjavík can tell us about the lives of the first settlers.

HöfðI
HöfðI

Húsið Höfði var tekið í notkun árið 1909 og á sér merkilega sögu sem tengist samskiptum Íslendinga við aðrar þjóðir. Húsið var reist á Félagstúni fyrir franska konsúlinn, Jean Paul Brillouin. Það var hannað í Austur - Noregi og flutt tilsniðið til Íslands. Í byggingunni má sjá áhrif frá júgendstíl, klassísku nýbarrokki og norskri þjóðernisrómantík. Í viðhafnarstofu er nafn Brillouins ritað gullnu letri yfir dyrum ásamt byggingarári hússins.

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Icelandic Phallological Museum
Icelandic Phallological Museum

The Icelandic Phallological Museum is probably the only museum in the world to contain a collection of phallic specimens belonging to all the various types of mammal found in a single country.

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Imagine Peace Tower
Imagine Peace Tower

The inauguration of the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER took place during a private ceremony on 9 October 2007 on Viðey Island, Reykjavík, Iceland. The artwork was dedicated to the memory of John Lennon on what would have been his 67th birthday.

IngóLfur Square
IngóLfur Square

Conveniently, the square is surrounded by three restaurants and a Icelandic hot dog stand, yum! As with every skatepark, Ingólfur Square has some down sides. The plaza was built long ago so the condition of the park is not the greatest.

Laugardalslaug
Laugardalslaug

Óskir um mótahald sendist á laugardalslaug@itr.is. Nauðsynlegt er að afbóka völl verði hann ekki notaður; Innilaug. Innisundlaugin er fyrst og fremst fyrir æfingar og skólasund en á eftirtöldum tímum gefst almenningi kostur á að njóta innilaugarinnar.

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National Gallery of Iceland
National Gallery of Iceland

For those who are passionate about paintings and other works of art, the National Gallery of Iceland has a wealth of valuable artworks on display, with various exhibitions by both foreign and Icelandic artists.

National Museum of Iceland
National Museum of Iceland

Whether your visit to Iceland is for business or pleasure, making time for a trip to the National Museum will leave you fully enlightened about the making of the Icelandic nation and its history.

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Nauthólsvík
Nauthólsvík

A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík in Reykjavík. Nauthólsvík was opened in 2001 to the delight of residents and tourists alike, and now attracts an estimate of 530.000 guests each year.

Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach

A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík in Reykjavík. Nauthólsvík was opened in 2001 to the delight of residents and tourists alike, and now attracts an estimate of 530.000 guests each year.

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ÖSkjuhlíð
ÖSkjuhlíð

Öskjuhlíð is a beautiful woodland area surrounding Perlan — one of Reykjavík's stunning landmark buildings. Conveniently located right in the heart of the city, this gorgeous place makes for a popular quick getaway from city life, where visitors can cycle or walk along the various paths, that weave through a dense forest of pines and birch trees.

Perlan
Perlan

Perlan View On the fourth floor of Perlan, a large observation deck lies on the top of the hot water tanks and encircles the entire dome to give an amazing 360° view of Reykjavík and the surrounding area.

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Reykjavík 871±2
Reykjavík 871±2

The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871 +/- 2 is an exhibition on the settlement of Reykjavík, Iceland, created by the Reykjavik City Museum. The exhibition is based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in Iceland and findings from other excavations in the city centre.

Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús

Hafnarhús is located in the oldest part of Reykjavik, where the town’s boats and first docks lay. The building was erected in the 1930s and at the time it was one of the largest buildings in the country. It was renovated by Studio Grandi architects in 1998-2000 to house Reykjavík Art Museum.

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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir

Kjarvalsstaðir is in the Klambratún park, one of the few recreational areas in Reykjavík to be planned and designed as part of the city’s artistic culture. Kjarvalsstaðir was designed by Hannes Kr. Davíðsson and inaugurated in 1973.

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Reykjavik Botanical Garden
Reykjavik Botanical Garden

Reykjavik Botanical Gardens, Reykjavik - The Botanical Garden in Laugardalur, Reykjavik is one of the city's hidden treasures. It's a beautiful outdoor area with blossoming flowers, trees, ponds, birdlife and fo...

Reykjavík Cathedral
Reykjavík Cathedral

Reykjavík Cathedral (Icelandic: Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík) is a cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland, the seat of the Bishop of Iceland and mother church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, as well as the parish church of the old city centre and environs.

Reykjavík Museum of Photography
Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Around thirty five thousand of these photographs can be explored and purchased on the museum online photo web. Reykjavík Museum of Photography is a part of a bigger museum called Reykjavík City Museum.

Reykjavík Town Hall
Reykjavík Town Hall

Reykjavík City Hall is an impressive building on the northern shore of the Lake Tjörnin. Bold and modern, this impressive building in the centre of Reykjavík, connects nature, water and is designed deliberately to attract bird-life to the centre of town. Opening in 1992, it houses the Mayor and other executive officials of Reykjavík.

Safari Quads
Safari Quads

1,5-2h ATV day tour from Reykjavik, Iceland. Pick-up service. See amazing view over Reykjavik. This tour is great for those who want to get adrenaline.

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Safnahúsið
Safnahúsið

Opnunartími 16. sept. – 30. apríl: Þriðjudaga til sunnudaga frá 10 – 17 1. maí – 15. sept.: Alla daga frá 10 – 17. Aðgöngumiði í Safnahúsið gildir

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Saga Museum
Saga Museum

Visitors are guided through the museum with an audio-guide available in English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Swedish or Icelandic. A journey into a turbulent past Throughout the period of settlement, everyday life in Iceland must have been very difficult due to hard circumstances.

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SundhöLlin
SundhöLlin

upplysingar@reykjavik.is. Netspjall. Þjónustuverið er opið frá 8:20-16:15 alla virka daga. skrifstofur. Borgartún 12-14, 105 Reykjavik Opið alla daga frá kl ...

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The Einar JóNsson Museum
The Einar JóNsson Museum

A visit to the museum. The Einar Jónsson Museum Visiting address: Eiriksgata 3 Mailing address: 101 Reykjavik Iceland. Phone: +354 551.3797 Mobile: +354 8983913

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The Icelandic Punk Museum
The Icelandic Punk Museum

The museum has on display photos, sounds, posters, instruments, clothes and various other memorabilia from the 80-90's punk scene in Iceland. Even the museum's host, Álfur, is an original punk. The museum is curated by Dr. Gunni, a veteran of rock and a historian of the Icelandic music scene.

The Living Art Museum
The Living Art Museum

The Living Art Museum is a non-profit, artist run museum, founded in 1978 by a group of Icelandic artists.

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The Sun Voyager
The Sun Voyager

The Sun Voyager (Sólfarið) is a striking sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason located on Sæbraut, by the sea close to the center of Reykjavík. It is a common misunderstanding that the Sun Voyager is a Viking ship.

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TjöRnin
TjöRnin

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík ("The Free Church of Reykjavík") is an instantly recognisable feature along the banks of Lake Tjörnin, its green rooftop an enigma against the traditional, red-roofed churches across the country.

VesturbæJarlaug
VesturbæJarlaug

Kæru getstir vesturbæjarlaug er lokuð vegna viðhalds og viðgerða fimmtudaginn 7. júní og föstudaginn 8. júní. Frá og með þriðjudeginum 24. apríl verður Eimbað lokað í nokkrar vikur vegna viðhalds stefnt er á að ná að opna aftur um mánaðarmótin maí/júní.

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Viðey
Viðey

Enjoy a short trip with the Elding ferry service to the lovely island of Viðey, situated in Kollfjörður just off the coast of Reykjavík. Apart from the island's ancient ruins and rich historical background, other attractions include impressive works of art by Yoko Ono (the Imagine Peace Tower) and Richard Serra (the Milestones project).

Vikin Maritime Museum
Vikin Maritime Museum

Reykjavík Maritime Museum The Reykjavík Maritime Museum will reopen its doors the weekend 9-10 June. The entrance is free of charge this first opening weekend.

Volcano House, Iceland
Volcano House, Iceland

Welcome to the Volcano House Iceland is one of very most volcanically active places on earth, with 200 volcanoes divided into 30 volcanic systems, and an eruption every 4-5 years. The Volcano House the place to learn about the geology of Iceland, with a mineral exhibition and hourly Volcano Cinema.

Whales of Iceland
Whales of Iceland

Visit the Whales of Iceland exhibition with life-sized models, an interactive installation and virtual reality experience. Get your tickets now at Whalesoficeland.is

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