Harpan
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The architecture is marvelous, first of all. In the building are shops, such as the 12 Tónar record shop and Epal, where you can find Icelandic and Nordic designs. There are also coffeehouse and a restaurant.
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Viðey
Sights
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It is a lovely way to spend the day. Different view of Reykjavík and good way experiencing the older times. Check out the Imagine Peace Tower, which was envisioned and built by Yoko Ono.
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Álafoss
Design & Clothes
8
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It's a lovely area on the outskirts of the Reykjavík Greater Area with coffeehouses, artist workshops and a lovely shop where you can buy some quality handmade wool products.
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Grótta
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The area is lovely, the birdlife is fascinating and when the tides are right you can walk up to the lighthouse. Beware, if the tides are wrong you could get stuck there.
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Hallgrímskirkja
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It is positioned dead-center and doesn't require much effort really. It's a beautiful building and one of the most grand architectures in Iceland. Probably the most photographed building in Iceland.
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Tjörnin
Sights
9
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You'll most definately end up there at some point. Walking around the pond on a lovely day is great way to begin or end a day in the city. Bring a loaf of bread for the ducklings and then have a seat at the "Við tjörnina" coffeehouse.
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Esjan
Sights
4
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It's a great way to see the city from a different perspective. The route is heavily marked and can be even crowded during weekends. It's around 780 meters high to the viewpoint and it can take around 1,5 to 2 hours to get there.
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Höfði
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4
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The place holds artifacts commemorating that summit of 1986. The house is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman. The haunting was said to be so extreme that the english consulate, who once lived there, was forced to move away.
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Perlan
Restaurants
7
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The lovely rotating restaurant will give you an amazing panoramic view of the Reykjavík greater area while you dine. Build on top of a six aluminum-sided tanks, each of which can contain 4 million liters of water averaging 85°C (185°F)
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Nauthólsvík
Sights
10
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I'm not so sure that your initial idea for the travel to Iceland included hanging out at the beach and swimming in the waters. It does sound crazy, right? In the most preferable circumstances the seawater in the lagoon is around 15°-19°C and the hot tubs are around 30°-39°C hot.
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Kópavogsdalur
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It's has a good path for bicycles and can be an interesting way to experience the suburbs. The area is lovely in the summertime, though the various hills can make the bicycle trip a demanding one.
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Klambratún
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It's an interesting place to see the locals basking in the sun and to participate in some local fun. The park isn't the most beautiful one, but has seen some major improvement these last years.
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Öskjuhlíð
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2
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It's a lovely place for a picnic on a sunny day. The view is great and the area is comfy. There are various bunkers on the hill built by the US occupation force during the WWII and also glacially scoured bedrock from the last ice age close to the Nauthólsvík beach area.
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Elliðaárdalur
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This beautiful area is so far virtually unknown to the normal tourists. For a great day of picnic and outdoor activites without ever leaving the city then this might be a good choice.
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Kópavogskirkja
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The opening times are quite variable, but then again the main attraction is probably the lovely view to the Reykjavik area as well as the souther greater Reykjavík area. The rocky area around the church are inhabited by elves.
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