Reykjavik
About Reykjavik
Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik. Reykjavik is well known for the late-night clubs and bars in its compact center. The regenerated area around the Old Harbour has a concert hall, souvenir shops, and views of Mt. Esja. Shopping options include Downtown Laugavegur’s boutiques and the Kolaportid weekend flea market. A popular day trip, the “Golden Circle” tour takes in Gullfoss Waterfall, spouting geysers, and Thingvellir National Park. In the darker months, between autumn and spring, rural areas are popular places to spot the Northern Lights atmospheric phenomenon.
Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 meters high, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of the Passion Hymns. The church is also used as an observation tower. An observer can take a lift up to the viewing deck and view Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains.
Harpa
Harpa is a concert hall and conference center in Reykjavík. It is a cultural and social center in the heart of the city and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland. Various music festivals are held regularly in the building including Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik Midsummer Music, Dark Music Days, Reykjavik Arts Festival, Reykjavik Jazz Festival, Sónar Reykjavík, Tectonics, and Harpa International Music Academy.
Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a tourist route in southern Iceland, covering about 300 kilometres looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. The three primary stops on the route are the Þingvellir National Park, the Gullfoss waterfall, and the geothermal area in Haukadalur, which contains the geysers Geysir and Strokkur. Other stops include the Kerið volcanic crater, the town of Hveragerði, Skálholt cathedral, and the Nesjavellir and Hellisheiðarvirkjun geothermal power plants.
Perlan
Perlan is a prominent landmark in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík situated on the top of Öskjuhlíð hill. It hosts an exhibition, a planetarium, an observation deck, and a restaurant. It is Iceland's only planetarium and provides 360° views of Reykjavík and surrounding areas.
Sun Voyager
Sun Voyager is a sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, located next to the Sæbraut road in Reykjavík. Sun Voyager is described as a dreamboat or an ode to the Sun. The artist intended it to convey the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress, and freedom. The artist intended it to convey the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress, and freedom.
Whales of Iceland
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe. The Whales of Iceland Exhibition consists of 23 man-made life-size models of the various whale species found in Icelandic waters throughout its natural history. With interactive information stands and videos, surrounded by soothing whale sounds, underwater ambient lighting, and black and yellow beach-like floor Whales of Iceland is a dreamy adventure for the whole family.
Safnahúsið
Safnahúsið, formerly Þjóðmenningarhúsið, is an exhibition space in Reykjavík which houses an exhibition, Points of View, drawn from various national museums and other cultural institutions. It’s the perfect spot to get an introduction to Icelandic culture, people, history, and art.
Ráðhús Reykjavíkur
Ráðhús Reykjavíkur is situated by the Tjörnin in Reykjavík. It houses the offices of the mayor of Reykjavík and a large 3D map of Iceland. The city hall is sometimes used for art exhibitions, functions, or live music performances. The building was constructed in 1992 following an international competition won by architects Studio Granda.
Höfði
Höfði is a house in Reykjavík, Iceland, best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of President Ronald Reagan of the United States and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. Within the building, the flags of the United States and the Soviet Union are cross-hung to commemorate the meeting.
Nauthólsvík
Nauthólsvík is a small neighborhood in Reykjavík. It has a beach with an artificial hot spring. The temperature of the ocean is usually about 12°C to 16°C during the summer and drops down to about −2°C in the winter.
Best Time To Visit Reykjavik
The best time to visit Reykjavik is from June to August when the temperature is warm with long days.
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