🌋 North Atlantic

Culture & discovery
Iceland

Vikings, sagas and architecture, from Þingvellir to Reykjavík

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⚠️ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

🌍Historic sites2 places
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Þingvellir
National park · Golden Circle

Site of the Althing, the assembly founded around 930, in a rift valley between two tectonic plates. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

UNESCOViking history
🌐Official websitethingvellir.is→
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Skógasafn
Skógar · South Coast

Regional museum a minute from Skógafoss: over 15,000 folk-craft objects and an open-air museum with turf houses and old buildings.

Turf housesOpen-air
🌐Official websiteskogasafn.is→
🏛️Reykjavík museums and landmarks3 places
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Þjóðminjasafn Íslands
Reykjavík · Suðurgata

The National Museum traces Iceland's history from the Viking settlement to the present day through everyday objects, art and archaeology.

National museumVikings
🌐Official websitethjodminjasafn.is→
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Hallgrímskirkja
Reykjavík · Skólavörðuholt

The country's largest church, designed by Guðjón Samúelsson. Its 74.5 m tower gives views over the city and mountains (paid access).

ViewpointArchitecture
🌐Official websitehallgrimskirkja.is→
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Harpa
Reykjavík · harbour

Concert and conference hall opened on the harbour in 2011, with a glass facade designed with artist Ólafur Elíasson. Concerts and tours.

MusicArchitecture
🌐Official websiteharpa.is→