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selection of establishments open until the early hours
of the morning and a designated Beer Day celebrated
on 1 March each year. And if you’re wondering why
you are the only person at a bar at 10pm, it may be
that you are a bit too early for the party as Icelanders
are known for going out later, usually after midnight.
Away from the buzzing streets and lively bars, there are
plentiful green spaces in and around the city providing
a welcome and relaxing relief to urban life. Just on the
outskirts of the city is the exquisite Elliðaárdalur valley
where a gorgeous river gushes through the luscious
green valley while the neighbourhood of Nauthólsvík
offers a sandy slice of paradise in the form of a
geothermal beach. For those looking to raise their
heartbeat, ascending to the summit of Mount
Esja will leave hikers with a jaw dropping vista of
Reykjavik and its fabulous surrounding areas. Even
though downtown Reykjavik is most renowned
for its high concentration of cultural institutions,
adventure seekers can check out any of the many
tour operators in the area offering an excitement
assortment of activities ranging from thrilling 4x4
experiences to whale watching.
FROM A SIGHTSEEING
PERSPECTIVE, THE
STAR ATTRACTION IS
HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA, THE
CITY’S HUGE CONCRETE
WHITE CHURCH.
Hallgrímskirkja
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selection of establishments open until the early hours
of the morning and a designated Beer Day celebrated
on 1 March each year. And if you’re wondering why
you are the only person at a bar at 10pm, it may be
that you are a bit too early for the party as Icelanders
are known for going out later, usually after midnight.
Away from the buzzing streets and lively bars, there are
plentiful green spaces in and around the city providing
a welcome and relaxing relief to urban life. Just on the
outskirts of the city is the exquisite Elliðaárdalur valley
where a gorgeous river gushes through the luscious
green valley while the neighbourhood of Nauthólsvík
offers a sandy slice of paradise in the form of a
geothermal beach. For those looking to raise their
heartbeat, ascending to the summit of Mount
Esja will leave hikers with a jaw dropping vista of
Reykjavik and its fabulous surrounding areas. Even
though downtown Reykjavik is most renowned
for its high concentration of cultural institutions,
adventure seekers can check out any of the many
tour operators in the area offering an excitement
assortment of activities ranging from thrilling 4x4
experiences to whale watching.
FROM A SIGHTSEEING
PERSPECTIVE, THE
STAR ATTRACTION IS
HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA, THE
CITY’S HUGE CONCRETE
WHITE CHURCH.
Hallgrímskirkja
