Althingi- the parliament
On Austurvöllur is Althingi, a small grey, gracious building
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Ithaka, the library
In Ithaka, you can find the library of Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík, the oldest school in Iceland.
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Austurvöllur
Austurvöllur is a small park situated in front of Althingi, the parliament.
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Arnarhóll
In the city center is Arnarhóll, a hill with a statue of Ingólfur Arnarson on the top.
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Althingi- the garden
Behind Althingi (the parliament) is a small but quiet and beautiful garden.
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Reykjavik free guiding tour
This guided tour covers the main sights of the inner city.
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Perlan
Perlan is built on 6 water tanks and each one of the contains around 4 million liters of warm water.
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Grótta, birdlife and nature
Grótta is a beautiful place, it is especially great for bird lovers.
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Helgafell
If you like climbing mountains in great surroundings, this is the place for you, no doubt about it.
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Esja
Esjan is a mountain north of Reykjavik and is very popular among hikers and climbers.
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Heiðmörk, bring your own barbeque
Heiðmörk is a peaceful place where you can take a walk into the forest or have a barbeque while the kids play.
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Hólavallagarður, the cemetary in Suðurgata
If you like taking walks in cemetaries, this is the most beautiful one in Reykjavik.
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Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík, college
The school was founded in 1046 in Skálholt and is the oldest school in Iceland
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Nauthólsvík, the beach
Here, you can find the only beach in Reykjavik with sand from the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hallgrímskirkja, Church
At the top of Skólavörðustígur, lies the Christian church, Hallgrímskirkja, a church which the tower can be seen all over Reykjavik and further.
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Tjörnin, the Lake
In the center of Reykjavik, around the city hall, is the lake. The surroundings are beautiful...
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Sjósund/Sea swimming
A group of people in Iceland go sea swimming once a week. The sea is very cold...
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17th of June, the Independence Day
In 1944, Iceland got its independence. This special day is celebrated each year and is a great day for children of Iceland
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Kolaportið, the Flea market
Do you like browsing through old things, homemade clothes, old books and records?
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Þjóðarbókhlaðan, the National Library
The library collects all printed works printed in Iceland
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Sólfarið, the Sun Voyager
Sólfarið is a beautiful and a romantic modern scuplture of a viking ship.
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Norræna húsið, the Nordic House
The Nordic House was designed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. You can find exhibitions, cultural events...
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Miklatún
Miklatún is a large park in Reykjavik and it offers a variety of activities...
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Ráðhús Reykjavíkur, Reykjavik City Hall
On the ground floor of the City Hall is a large 3D map of Iceland
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Grasagarðurinn, Botanical Gardens
Experience a garden which is nearly like a fairytale garden, with around 4000 plants
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Wash the car
Outside larger gas stations in Reykjavik and Iceland, you can wash your car with cold water and a broom for free.
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The Icelandic Water
Do you want to taste one of the best water in the world?
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Öskjuhlíð, the hill
This place is fantastic for hiking where you can enjoy the outdoors surrounded by trees.
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Free Literature tour
The history of the old town and the stories told about it in Icelandic literature is the main focus on these tours.
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Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant
The Plant is situated in Hengill area, 25km south west of Reykjavik.
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Wireless Internet
Many bars and hotels in Reykjavik offer access to free wireless internet. There are also several open air hotspots in Reykjavik where you can sit in the grass with your computer and enjoy the free internet.
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Laugardalurinn, the Valley
In the old days, women washed their laundrey in the hot water which came from the earth...
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Blueberries
Just outside Reykjavik and all around Iceland, you can find blueberries to collect and eat.
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Numismatic Museum
The museum consists of old and new Icelandic coins and banknotes, used over different periods in time.
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The Icelandic Mountain Bike Club
If you are coming to Iceland and are planning to travel around the country on a bicycle, you should definitely visit...
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Ellidaárdalur, Ellidaár Valley
One of the most beautiful outdoor areas in Reykjavik can be found in Ellidaárdalur, a valley with a river, trees and small waterfalls.
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The Christmas Village in Hafnarfjordur
In Hafnarfjordur, around 15km from city center, you can visit the Christmas Village, where you can enjoy christmas decorations...
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Salsa
Salsa Iceland is a club for people who love to dance Salsa, and for those who would like to learn how to dance salsa.
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Háskóli Íslands, the University of Iceland
The university offers a variety of free lectures, both in Icelandic and in English.
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Restaurants and bistros, cheap
If you are a tourist in Reykjavik for the first time, you are probably not aware of where to eat out.
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Hljómskálagarðurinn, a Garden
Just a few steps away from the city center, lies Hljómskála garden. It surrounds the south part of Tjörnin.
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Brúðubíllinn, the Puppet Car
Brúðubíllinn is an outdoor theater with puppets and is mainly for children.
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Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis
This spectacular phenomenom can be seen in Iceland during winter.
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