Keflavík International Airport 1 hr 11
National Museum of Iceland (36 min) Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (38 min) Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Tjörnin (37 min) Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. Sun Voyager (37 min) Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Höfdi House (37 min) Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Hallgrimskirkja (37 min) Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Esjan (41 min) This prominent volcanic mountain range is a popular destination for hiking, climbing & scenic views. Reykjavík Maritime Museum (40 min) Maritime museum in a former fish factory with historic ships & exhibits on local fishing industry. Grótta (44 min) Little island with a lighthouse, popular for bird watching & views of the Northern Lights. Reykjavík Art Museum (40 min) Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures. Reykjavík City Hall (38 min) This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Harpa (38 min) Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Icelandic Phallological Museum (41 min) More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. |