The Snæfellsjökull National Park is the first national park that was established in Iceland, the boundaries of which reach out into the sea. Standing at the foot of a volcano and glacier, Snæfellsjökull National Park is the only park that reaches…
Vaðalfjöll, the mountains above Bjarkalundur, and Bjartmarssteinn are beautiful and special rock formations that you can’t find in many other places. People in Reykhólar believe that Bjartmarssteinn has something to do with elves, also…
Vatnajökull National Park, established in 2008, encompasses not only all of Vatnajökull glacier but also extensive surrounding areas. These include the national parks previously existing at Skaftafell in the southwest, and Jökulsárgljúfur in the…
Hólmatungur is an expanse of rich vegetation in the Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon, and there are many beautiful columnar rock formations to be found there. The footpath between Hljóðaklettar and Hólmatungur, alongside Jökulsá á Fjöllum, is among the…
Hólmatindur Mountain is the mountain every inhabitant in Eskifjörður cherishes, towering 985 m. above sea level. It´s not an easy climb to the top but the stunning view is a reward in itself and worth your exertions.
Reynisdrangar are basalt sea cliffs located under the mountain Reynisfjall near the village Vík, which is framed by a black sand beach. Legend says that the stacks originated when two trolls dragged a three masted ship to land unsuccessfully…
The Folk Museum at Mánárbakki was opened in June 1995 in Þórshamar, a building which was transported from Húsavík to Mánárbakki. The premises have now been extended, and a three gabled farm house built. This new building, called Lækjarbakki,…
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a magnificent and massive canyon, about 100 meters deep and about two kilometres long. The bedrock in Fjaðrárgljúfur is mostly palagonite from cold periods of the Ice Age and is thought to be about two million years old. …
Rauðhólar, or “Red Hills”, are the remnants of a cluster of pseudo craters in Elliðaárhraun Lava Field.
Reykjavík is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with waterfront paths stretching around the entire peninsula. There are many beautiful places to stop and admire the scenery on these coastal paths, which are very popular with joggers and…
Whether it’s frozen to perfection like a frosted mirror or dressed in the dazzling shades of summer, Tjörnin pond is enchanting in any season and one of Reykjavík‘s most photographed attractions. Tjörnin, which is dramatically…
This fantastic dome shaped glass building was designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson and is supported by six massive hot water tanks, each with the capacity of 4 million litres. The dome houses an observation platform offering panoramic views of…
Elliðaárdalur Park is a lush recreational area popular with walkers and cyclists alike. Located within the city limits of Reykjavík, the valley features a distinctive fishing river populated with a remarkable number of arctic char, salmon and brown…
With the impressive addition of Harpan, the city’s award winning concert hall, and a growing number of other interesting places and businesses, the colourful Old Harbor, which was built between the years 1913 and 1917, is fast becoming…
Situated on the outskirts of Reykjavík is Heiðmörk Park, a wonderful recreational area with many trails leading through a vast expanse of bushy vegetation and lava formations. Some of the park’s most notable features are the Rauðhólar,…
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden sanded geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík in Reykjavík. Nauthólsvík was opened in 2001 to the delight of residents and tourists alike, and now attracts an estimate of 530.000 guests…
Reykjavík City Hall is an impressive building on the northern shore of the pond Tjörnin. Bold and modern, this impressive building in the centre of Reykjavík, connects nature, water and is designed deliberately to attract bird-life to the centre of…
Laugardalsvöllur Sport Stadium
Hallgrímskirkja Church is Reykjavík‘s main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. It was designed by the late Guðjón Samúelsson in 1937, who was often inspired in his endeavours by the fascinating shapes and…
The statue of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland.