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Setbergshamar

Nauthólsvík

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Gráhella

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Leirdalur

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Laugardalur

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Hnoðraholt

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Vatnsendi

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Setbergshamar

Nauthólsvík

Perlan

Gráhella

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Leiruvogur

Grafarholt

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Laugardalur

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Hnoðraholt

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Vatnsendi

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Setbergshamar

Nauthólsvík

Perlan

Gráhella

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Hnoðraholt

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Vatnsendi

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Setbergshamar

Nauthólsvík

Perlan

Gráhella

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Laugarnes

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Húsdýra-garður

Rjúpnahæð

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Leiruvogur

Grafarholt

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Langavatn

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Vatnsendi

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Arnarnesvogur

Setbergshamar

Nauthólsvík

Perlan

Gráhella

Engey

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Laugarnes

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Fossvogsdalur

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Húsdýra-garður

Rjúpnahæð

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Rauðhólar

Leiruvogur

Grafarholt

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Langavatn

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1. Hellisgerði is a a dwelling place for elves. By the fountain there is a large elf church. Information about the natural beings is available in the Elf Garden in Hellisgerði. Open during the afternoon in summertime.

2. Siggubær offers an exhibition about elves. Open during the weekend.

3. The lavafield by Víðistaðatún is the home of many elves.

4. Big rocks close to Hrafnista are the homes of senior hidden people and elves. Many of them still row out to sea, carry their catch back and hang the fish up for drying in between their craggy homes.

5. Langeyri and the gravel beaches – in ponds and on the foreshore you can often see beach dwarfs.

6. When passing on the path by the sea you can watch sea nymphs leaping and swimming around.

7. The Cliff (Hamarinn) is a large pa­lace owned by the royal family of the hidden people.

8. In the brook (Lækurinn) there are beautiful shining water nymphs.

9. The Church in Austurgata (Frí kirkj­an við Austurgötu). In the large cliff on which the church stands there is an old people´s home for hidden people and elves who are in need of help.

Almost all lava rocks in the town are occupied by some kind of beings who guard nature. Small sheep and horses are often seen grazing in the vicinity of the elf homes. In the town we live together, human and natural beings, in peace and harmony.

1. Harpa - house of culture and music Harpa is the largest cultural house in

Iceland and offers a varied selection of concerts and other cultural events. The artist Ólafur Elíasson designed the outside covering of the building.

2. City Centre - pedestrian and shopping streets ­ Here we meet the origins of Reykjavík with many shops, restaurants and museums. The main buildings include ministry offices and the House of Parliament.

3. The National Museum ­ The museum preserves the cultural heritage of the Icelandic people for 1,200 years. On display there are various objects and remains, some dating back to the settlement of the country.

4. Nauthólsvík - the thermal beach A public swimming place on the

beach with a hot pool and opportuni­ties for sea bathing. One of the main landmarks is Reykjavík University.

5. Perlan / Öskjuhlíð ­ Water tanks, a part of the central heating system of Reykjavík, with a restaurant and a spectacular view of the Reykjavík district.

6. A bridge for walkers and cyclists One of the many walkway bridges in

Reykjavík that connect different parts of the town.

7. Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park - An excellent collection of Icelandic

farm animals and wild mammals in Iceland.

8. Höfði - The location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov.

1. Elliðaárdalur ­ One of the main out­door recreational areas in Reykjavík, supposedly named after Elliði, a slave of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler in Iceland. Elliðaá river offers salmon fishing in the heart of Reykjavík.

2. Árbær Thermal Pool ­ A swimming pool, particularly nice for children, with a view over the city of Reykjavík.

3. Víðidalur ­ This is the the main area for horseriders in Reykjavík. It in­cludes stables for horses, horseback riding tracks, racing fields and one of the largest riding halls in Iceland.

4. Rauðhólar ­ Rauðhólar is a mass of pseudocraters – a phenomenon that is supposedly only to be found in Iceland and on the planet Mars.

5. Rauðavatn ­ A very shallow lake on the outskirts of Reykjavík. It often looks red in colour, because of the growth of the water plant alter­nate-flowered water-milford (Myrio-phyllum alterniflorum).

6. Grafarholt Golf Course ­ One of many golf courses in the Reykjavík area.

7. Reynisvatn Lake ­ Reynisvatn is very popular with families and fishers, as the lake is full of fish and it is very rare that anyone goes away from there empty­handed. The lake is ideal for children. The catch is mainly rainbow trout, but it fosters river trout and sea trout as well.

8. Úlfarsfell Mountain ­ Úlfarsfell is 296 m high and an ideal climb for people of all ages.

1. A Frisbee Golf Course is in the beautiful valley of Fossvogsdalur, only a few minutes away from downtown Reykjvík.

2. Yndisgarðurinn and Trjágarðurinn are two parks next to one another in Fossvogsdalur Valley. A great collection of Icelandic trees, bushes and garden plants, plus fruit trees. The place has good facilities for grilling.

3. Stairway to Heaven. A staircase with 100 steps, popular among runners and other athletes. Close by there is a grilling facility in a beautiful environment.

4. Kópavogstjörn ­ It is ideal to stop by the pond and feed the ducks. A small sacristy stands close to the pond.

5. Þinghóll by Kópavogstún is an old parla­mentarian area. The mud flats below are a great place for birdwatching.

6. Kópavogslaug is a great destination for families, serious swimmers and those who want to associate with the locals. It has three thermal pools, three water slides, and seven hot tubs, including two massage tubs and a padding tub for the kids.

7. Gerðarsafn is a progressive museum with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art, located in the heart of Kópavogur. The museum is named after the sculptor Gerður Helgadóttir. Next to Gerðarsafn is a beautiful landmark church Kópavogskirkja.

8. Natural History Museum ­ Two themes are dominant at the Natural History Muse­um of Kópavogur, the fauna of Iceland with an emphasis on birds and mollusks, and the geology of Iceland with an emphasis on rocks and minerals.

1. Mosfellsbær ­ A spacious community with over 9,000 inhabitants. It is located on the outskirts of the capital area and offers unique possibilities for outdoor pleasures in a beautiful natural environment with moun­tains and waterfalls.

2. Gljúfrasteinn ­ A museum that accommo­dates the former home of Halldór Laxness who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1955. The museum is open every day from 19.00 to 17.00. The entrance fee is 900 kr. for adults, free for children under the age of 18.

3. Skammidalur ­ Gravel road. Beautiful na­ture by vegetable gardens located in a valley between beautiful mountains. Those who make use of the vegetable gardens have erected potato sheds and huts in the valley.

4. Varmá ­ A beautiful river falling about 7 km through the urban area of Mosfellsbær and into the sea. Varmá is on the list of protect­ed natural phenomena because of its natural and historical value, as the river was for a long time one of a few warm water sources in the country, on account of the hot water well springs in the area.

5. Álafosskvos ­ A former wool factory that has been replaced by an art colony with many art museums, shops and cafés. In the area you will also find the waterfall Álafoss which is protected as a nature reserve.

6. Lágafellslaug ­ A hot swimming pool with a play area for children, hot tubs and a sauna. The swimming pool is open 6.30­21.30 on weekdays and 8.00­19.00 during the week­end. Entrance fee 600 kr. for adults, 150 kr. for children, but free for children under 11 years of age.

1. Birds ­ The vicinity of the island of Grótta is a popular recreational area. Grótta is a nature reserve because of its birdlife (protected 1974) and not accessible to the public from 1st May to 15th July every year.

2. Grótta ­ An island on the west­ernmost tip of Seltjarnarnes. A lighthouse was erected in Grótta in 1897, but the pre sent lighthouse was built in 1947.

3. Seltjarnarnes Golf Course ­ The only golf course in Reykjavík sur­rounded by the ocean.

4. Nesstofa - The first residence of the Icelandic Director of Public Health, made of stone in 1761­1767. An exhibition is open from mid­June to the end of August from 13:00­17:00 every day, but closed on Mondays.

5. Seltjarnarnes Thermal Pool ­ a saltwater pool, rich in minerals, hav­

ing a pleasant effect on the skin and is believed to have healing powers. Less chlorine is used than in most other pools. Great view over the ocean and mountains.

6. Valhúsahæð ­ This hill was protect­ed as a nature reserve in 1998. It has a rock face that dates back to the Ice Age. From the hill you get a great view over Faxaflói.

7. WW2 ­ Monuments from the Se­cond World War.

1. The Wegener stone pillar at Arnarneshæð was erected in 1930 by the German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener (1880­1930).

2. The Museum of Design and Applied Art at Garðatorg 1 is situated in the centre of Garðabær. The museum specializes in the field of Icelandic design and applied art from 1900 to the present day. The museum is open daily from 12.00­17.00 (closed on Mondays).

3. Hofsstaðir Archeological Park at Kirkju­lund ur is a historic park with the remains of a Viking­Age longhouse. Open 24 hours, free entrance.

4. An educational guideboard in Bali about the lavafield Búrfellshraun. The lavafield Búrfellshraun was created by volcanic eruptions about 7,200 years ago, the area of the lavafield is about 18 km².

5. Bessastaðir is the presidential residence in Iceland. The history of Bessastaðir dates back to the times of the settlement

in the 9th century (AD). The main bulding at Bessa staðir was built in 1761­1766. The church was built at the end of the 18th century.

6. The area by the seaside at Hlið in Álftanes is protected as a country park. The shore and the nearby sea area is exceptionally interest­ing for nature studies, such as birdwatching.

7. The pond Kasthúsatjörn in Álftanes is a nature reserve with very rich birdlife and biosphere.

8. Thermal pools.

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Reykjavík Loves CyclingIf you are the outdoor type, your visit to Reykja­vik is incomplete without experiencing the city by bicycle. From the city centre to the greener parts and picturesque views of the mountains and the sea – you will take in some of the most impor­tant sights of Reykjavík on one of these theme­based Reykjavík bicycle rides.The secrets most people do not know about Reykjavík are all the beautiful cycling routes into nature within the city that bring you to places not reachable by car.This brochure lays out the best theme­based cycling routes that the Reykjavík area has to offer. To name but a few, you can choose between a cycling route in nature, or experience the most important cultural sites in Reykjavík by taking the culture cycling route. Study this ­brochure­and­find­your­own­ideal­way­to­connect­with peaceful nature, the history or the culture of the­world‘s­coolest­capital.

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