Keflavík International Airport 53 min
National Museum of Iceland (19 min) Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. Perlan (17 min) Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Reykjavík City Hall (20 min) This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Höfdi House (19 min) Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Árbær Open Air Museum (12 min) Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik. Harpa (21 min) Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Sun Voyager (19 min) Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Imagine Peace Tower (1 hr 13) Created by Yoko Ono, this tall light emanating from a stone monument is a memorial to John Lennon. Öskjuhlíð (18 min) Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (21 min) Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Videy (1 hr 17) Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Icelandic Phallological Museum (23 min) More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. Esjan (33 min) This prominent volcanic mountain range is a popular destination for hiking, climbing & scenic views. Hallgrimskirkja (19 min) Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Tjörnin (19 min) Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. |