Keflavík International Airport 57 min
Sun Voyager (22 min) Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Perlan (21 min) Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. Öskjuhlíð (22 min) Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (24 min) Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Tjörnin (22 min) Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. Imagine Peace Tower (1 hr 30) Created by Yoko Ono, this tall light emanating from a stone monument is a memorial to John Lennon. Hallgrimskirkja (22 min) Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Höfdi House (23 min) Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. National Museum of Iceland (22 min) Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. Esjan (33 min) This prominent volcanic mountain range is a popular destination for hiking, climbing & scenic views. Reykjavík City Hall (23 min) This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Harpa (24 min) Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Videy (1 hr 34) Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Icelandic Phallological Museum (26 min) More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. Árbær Open Air Museum (15 min) Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik. |