Keflavík International Airport 44 min
National Museum of Iceland (7 min) Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. Sun Voyager (8 min) Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Hallgrimskirkja (7 min) Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Öskjuhlíð (7 min) Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (9 min) Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Icelandic Phallological Museum (12 min) More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. Videy (49 min) Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Tjörnin (7 min) Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach (10 min) Popular golden-sand beach offering a lagoon with warmed water & hot tubs, plus a snack bar. Harpa (9 min) Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Reykjavík City Hall (8 min) This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Árbær Open Air Museum (6 min) Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik. Perlan (6 min) Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Reykjavík Art Museum (11 min) Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures. Höfdi House (7 min) Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. |