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A striking seaside sculpture in Reykjavík with Mount Esja and Faxaflói as the backdrop. Often mistaken for a Viking ship, it is a dreamboat that celebrates the sun and exploration. Unveiled in 1990 for Reykjavík’s 200th anniversary. 📸🌅

By @thebritishexplorer

Hallgrimskirkja

Reykjavík’s iconic church and the city’s best viewpoint. Designed to echo Iceland’s basalt columns and mountain forms. Completed in 1986 and visible from almost everywhere in town. ⛪️

By @thebritishexplorer

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Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street

A colourful street in downtown Reykjavík that leads straight to Hallgrímskirkja. Painted for Reykjavík Pride and now a year round symbol of inclusivity in the city. Shops, galleries and cafés line the walk. 🌈☕️

By @thebritishexplorer

Hallgrimskirkja

Beautiful iconic church, free entry to see the interior with its magnificent organ. Its unique design is inspired by Iceland’s basalt lava columns, lines that rise like rock. There’s northern lights inspired lighting on Sunday nights, colors on the walls, incredible. Easy stop in the city center. ⛪️

By @fabio.silva.luis

Spots

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A striking seaside sculpture in Reykjavík with Mount Esja and Faxaflói as the backdrop. Often mistaken for a Viking ship, it is a dreamboat that celebrates the sun and exploration. Unveiled in 1990 for Reykjavík’s 200th anniversary. 📸🌅

By @thebritishexplorer

Hallgrimskirkja

Reykjavík’s iconic church and the city’s best viewpoint. Designed to echo Iceland’s basalt columns and mountain forms. Completed in 1986 and visible from almost everywhere in town. ⛪️

By @thebritishexplorer

A small lake in the heart of Reykjavík known simply as The Pond. Loved by locals for walks and birdwatching. In winter parts freeze for ice skating while one corner stays warm from geothermal water. 🦢

By @thebritishexplorer

Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street

A colourful street in downtown Reykjavík that leads straight to Hallgrímskirkja. Painted for Reykjavík Pride and now a year round symbol of inclusivity in the city. Shops, galleries and cafés line the walk. 🌈☕️

By @thebritishexplorer

Hallgrimskirkja

Beautiful iconic church, free entry to see the interior with its magnificent organ. Its unique design is inspired by Iceland’s basalt lava columns, lines that rise like rock. There’s northern lights inspired lighting on Sunday nights, colors on the walls, incredible. Easy stop in the city center. ⛪️

By @fabio.silva.luis

Black Crust Pizzeria

This popular pizzeria has always people waiting to get in and the line is quite long but fast. The crust is thin and chewy, and the ingredients are fresh.

By @passportarchives

Hallgrimskirkja

This modern cathedral was consecrated in 1986. It has a 73 meters tower (you need to pay to go up to the top). The interior is beautiful, but modest in comparison.

By @passportarchives

Pósthús Food Hall & Bar

This food hall has a mix of various cuisines: Mexican, Japanese, British, Italian, Chinese, and Icelandic. The food is good, the portions are generous and the staff is quick and friendly.

By @passportarchives

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

This hot-dog stand dates to 1937 and it has simple but delicious hot dogs. You’ll probably have to wait in line a bit, but it’s worth it.

By @passportarchives

This restaurant is the only one open till late in Selfoss, and it has amazing quality food. The portions are nice, the flavors on spot.

By @passportarchives

Churches & Cathedrals

Churches & Cathedrals spots in Reykjavík

Hallgrimskirkja

Reykjavík’s iconic church and the city’s best viewpoint. Designed to echo Iceland’s basalt columns and mountain forms. Completed in 1986 and visible from almost everywhere in town. ⛪️

By @thebritishexplorer

Hallgrimskirkja

Beautiful iconic church, free entry to see the interior with its magnificent organ. Its unique design is inspired by Iceland’s basalt lava columns, lines that rise like rock. There’s northern lights inspired lighting on Sunday nights, colors on the walls, incredible. Easy stop in the city center. ⛪️

By @fabio.silva.luis

Hallgrimskirkja

This modern cathedral was consecrated in 1986. It has a 73 meters tower (you need to pay to go up to the top). The interior is beautiful, but modest in comparison.

By @passportarchives

Hallgrimskirkja

The iconic church in Reykjavik. Super tall, super unique, and inspired by Iceland’s basalt columns.

By @aworldjotraveled

Restaurant

Restaurant spots in Reykjavík

Black Crust Pizzeria

This popular pizzeria has always people waiting to get in and the line is quite long but fast. The crust is thin and chewy, and the ingredients are fresh.

By @passportarchives

This restaurant is the only one open till late in Selfoss, and it has amazing quality food. The portions are nice, the flavors on spot.

By @passportarchives

Centrum Kitchen & Bar

This restaurant has a menu that changes often and with dishes that mix different flavors. The prawns are delicious if you want to taste some sea flavor. If not, their burger is also a classic. A little pricey but so good.

By @passportarchives