Travel Guide of Hvalfjarðarsveit in Iceland by Influencers and Travelers
Hvalfjarðarsveit is a municipality in Vesturland in Iceland. The municipality derives its name from the fjord Hvalfjörður, which forms its southern border.
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1 - Reykjavík
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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2 - Laugavegur
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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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Northern Lights Tours from Reykjavik
Get yourself some hot drinks and delicious waffles, and tuck in while you watch the Northern Lights dance in Iceland's skies. That's the dream evening when you join this comfy, cozy bus tour from Reykjavik. Your expert driver and guide will take you out to their secret spots, where the city lights don't detract from the neon green Northern Lights. Dress up warm and don't forget your cameras. You'll get some basic information from your guide on how to get the best pictures of the lights. This tour depends on weather and sightings are not guaranteed. But don't worry if you don't see the lights on your first trip - simply join again on another night for free.
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4 - Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík
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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5 - Reykjavík Airport
Reykjavík Airport is the main domestic airport serving Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, located about 2 kilometres from the city centre.
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6 - Helicopter tours in Reykjavik
Fly over the magnificent erupting Geldingadalur volcano site on a panoramic helicopter flight! On arrival at Reykjavik domestic airport, you'll meet your pilot who will accompany you on this helicopter flight to the Þórisjöku...
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7 - Imagine Peace Tower
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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8 - Skógar
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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9 - Glacier hiking in Reykjavik
Get off the beaten track and experience movie-like landscapes as you make your way through the amazing blue and black ice cave of Kötlujökull glacier. It all kicks off in the comfort and excitement of a Super Jeep as you drive to...
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10 - Capital Region
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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11 - Búðir
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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12 - Wildlife Experiences in Reykjavik
Set sail from Reykjavik on a whale-watching excursion! Go in search of Minke whales and humpback whales, while also admiring the view of the mountains and islands around Reykjavik. When the weather is clear and favourable, you may even catch a glimps...
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13 - Harpa
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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14 - Borgarfjörður
Borgarfjörður is a fjord in the west of Iceland near the town of Borgarnes. Although the waters of Borgarfjörður appear calm, the fjord has significant undercurrents and shallows. The many flat islands lying in the fjord are for the most part uninhabited.
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15 - Sightseeing Tours in Reykjavik
Discover one of Iceland's most picturesque areas on this not to be missed 12-hour, Snæfellsnes Peninsula sightseeing tour from Reykjavík! Welcoming explorers ages 6 and up.Located in the western part of Iceland, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is c...
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16 - Grótta
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 - Western Region
Western Region is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located on the western coast of the island. It is the only region for which the largest town, Akranes, is not the municipal capital.
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18 - Hvalfjörður
Hvalfjörður is situated in the west of Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. The fjord is approximately 30 km long and 5 km wide. The origin of the name Hvalfjörður is uncertain.
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19 - National Museum of Iceland
The National Museum of Iceland was established on 24 February 1863, with Jón Árnason the first curator of the Icelandic collection, previously kept in Danish museums.
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20 - Hallgrimskirkja
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21 - Þjóðvegur
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22 - Reykjanesbær
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23 - Sun Voyager
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