Travel Guide of Capital Region in Iceland by Influencers and Travelers
Greater Reykjavík is a region in southwestern Iceland that comprises the national capital Reykjavík and six municipalities around it. Each municipality has its own elected council.
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1 - Þjóðvegur
11 km away
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2 - Imagine Peace Tower
12 km away
The Imagine Peace Tower is a memorial to John Lennon from his widow, Yoko Ono, located on Viðey Island in Kollafjörður Bay near Reykjavík, Iceland.
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3 - Mountain bike in Reykjavik
Want to discover the spectacular landscapes of Iceland? What better way than on bike? Stop off whenever you want to get up close and personal with the nature. The experienced and local guide of Icebike Adventures will take you on an outing you'...
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4 - Reykjavík
12 km away
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state.
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5 - þórufoss
14 km away
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6 - Scenic Flights in Reykjavik
8 km away
This Multiaxis Microlight Flight from Reykjavik is the ultimate adventurous introductory flight over the stunning nature surrounding Reykjavík ! The aircraft is a two-seater, slow flying “Ultralight” aircraft, able to fly low ...
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7 - Laugavegur
16 km away
Laugavegur is the primary commercial artery of downtown Reykjavík, Iceland and one of the oldest shopping streets. The name means "wash road", as it used to lead to the hot springs in Laugardalur where in olden times the women of Reykjavík took their laundry for washing.
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8 - Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík
16 km away
The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is a church which is apart from the State Church. It is an independent Lutheran Free Church of Iceland. It lies in the centre of the Icelandic capital, by the lake Tjörnin. The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík congregation was established in Reykjavík in the autumn of 1899. It had an initial membership of 600 which soon rose.
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9 - Quad biking in Reykjavik
9 km away
Cars and coaches are fine, but to really experience Icelandic nature you need more. Quad biking in Iceland puts you in the raw air of nature. You are in the driving seat, backed by incredible scenery, stunning views, and pure adrenaline. It's y...
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10 - Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
16 km away
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.
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11 - Hallgrimskirkja
16 km away
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12 - 4x4 in Reykjavik
11 km away
Buckle in your seat belt and hold on for this unforgettable ride through Iceland's Þórsmörk Valley to the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, with a short glacier hike along the way. Iceland Rovers is the most awarded outdoor ...
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13 - Sun Voyager
16 km away
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14 - Búðir
18 km away
Búðir is a small hamlet in Búðahraun lava fields in Staðarsveit, which is in the western region of Iceland, on the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula where Hraunhafnará falls to the sea, the original old name of Búðir having been Hraunhöfn.
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15 - Paragliding in Reykjavik
14 km away
Paragliding is the simplest and purest form of flying available to mankind. A tandem paragliding flight is a legitimate introductory paragliding session affiliated with the Reykjavík Free Flying Club. As a passenger you need no prior knowledge...
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16 - Grótta Island Lighthouse
20 km away
Grótta is a tied island at the extreme end of Seltjarnarnes in the Capital Region of Iceland. During high tide the tombolo is completely submerged, turning Grótta into an island.
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17 - Þingvallavatn
22 km away
Þingvallavatn, anglicised as Thingvallavatn, is a rift valley lake in southwestern Iceland. With a surface of 84 km² it is the largest natural lake in Iceland. Its greatest depth is 114 m.
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18 - Skógar
22 km away
Skógar, literally forests, is a small Icelandic village with a population of roughly 25 located at the south of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, in the municipality of Rangárþing eystra.
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19 - Hafnarfjörður
23 km away
Helgafell (Hafnarfjörður) is a mountain on Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland. The height of the mountain is 338m.
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20 - Þingvellir Lookout
25 km away
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21 - Öxarárfoss
26 km away
Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river Öxará over the Almannagjá. The pool at the base of the waterfall is filled with rocks and is often extremely icy during winter.
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22 - Þórsmörk
29 km away
Thórsmörk is a mountain ridge in Iceland that was named after the Norse god Thor. It is situated in the south of Iceland between the glaciers Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull.
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23 - Reykjanesbær
40 km away
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