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Seltjarnarnes is a town in the Capital Region of Iceland. Seltjarnarnes is beside Reykjavik. It took on its current political form shortly after the Second World War and was formally created as a township in 1947.


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1 - Reykjavík

   10 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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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 - Imagine Peace Tower

   7 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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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 - Skógar

   7 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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8 - Búðir

   9 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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9 - 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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10 - 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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11 - Grótta+Island+Lighthouse

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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12 - 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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13 - 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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14 - Hallgrimskirkja

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15 - Sightseeing Tours in Reykjavik

Come discover the remarkable landscape of the Iceland Golden Circle on this private full-day tour! The knowledgeable guides are storytellers as well as narrators, pointing out hidden treasures and interesting stories that elevate the Golden Circle to...

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16 - Þjóðvegur

   12 km away
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17 - Hafnarfjörður

   18 km away

Helgafell (Hafnarfjörður) is a mountain on Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland. The height of the mountain is 338m.

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18 - Capital Region

   19 km away

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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19 - Keilir

   25 km away

Keilir is a subglacial mound or perhaps a conical tuya on Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland.Basal area is 0.773 km2, summit area 0.004 km2, basal width 0.99 km, summit width 0.07km, volume 0.0362 km3.

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20 - Kleifarvatn

   26 km away

Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, situated in the southern part of the peninsula. It is located on the fissure zone of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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21 - Krýsuvík

   29 km away

Krýsuvík is an area in Southwest Iceland at about 35 km from Reykjavík.

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22 - Reykjanesbær

   30 km away
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