Keflavík International Airport 47 min
Hallgrimskirkja (5 min) Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower. Reykjavík Art Museum (13 min) Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures. Sun Voyager (8 min) Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach (7 min) Popular golden-sand beach offering a lagoon with warmed water & hot tubs, plus a snack bar. Videy (37 min) Picturesque isle featuring hiking trails, a centuries-old church & outdoor art installations. Höfdi House (14 min) Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit. Landnámssýningin / The Settlement Exhibition (12 min) Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum. Reykjavík City Hall (10 min) This contemporary lakeside city hall offers a huge 3D map of Iceland, a cafe & a visitor's center. Tjörnin (15 min) Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans. Harpa (10 min) Concert, convention center, opera house, architecture, and auditorium Öskjuhlíð (5 min) Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik. Icelandic Phallological Museum (10 min) More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals. Reykjavík Maritime Museum (8 min) Maritime museum in a former fish factory with historic ships & exhibits on local fishing industry. Perlan (4 min) Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar. National Museum of Iceland (4 min) Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions. |