Keflavík International Airport 46 min
Sun Voyager (12 min) Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Öskjuhlíð (12 min) Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Videy (46 min) Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Árbær Open Air Museum (10 min) Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach (14 min) Popular golden-sand beach offering a lagoon with warmed water & hot tubs, plus a snack bar. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (14 min) Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Höfdi House (12 min) Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Hallgrimskirkja (12 min) Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Harpa (14 min) Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Tjörnin (12 min) Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. Perlan (11 min) Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Reykjavík Art Museum (16 min) Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures. Reykjavík City Hall (13 min) This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Icelandic Phallological Museum (16 min) More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. National Museum of Iceland (12 min) Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. |