West Iceland Culture and Sights

Perlan (English: The Pearl) sits on top of the hill Oskjuhlid and is a landmark building in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.

At 61 meters above sea level Oskjuhlid was early on chosen to be the s...

A futuristic glass dome atop six hot-water tanks. Reykjavik's second most famous landmark is a blend of pragmatism and futurism. “The Pearl,” with its reflective glass dome atop six hot-water tanks, si...

price level: mid-range , opening hours: The church tower is open every day from 09:00 - 20:00. , address: It is located at the top of shopping street Skolavordustigur, Reykjavik

price level: mid-range , , address: Waterfront, Reykjavik

The heart of the city. In the center of this beloved square, where all major political announcements are made, stands a statue of Iceland's national hero, Jón Sigurðsson, created by Einar Jónsson. He lo...

price level: mid-range , , address: Borgartun, Reyklavik

price level: budget , opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 8:00-19:00 and Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 to 18:00 , address: Lake Tjornin, Reykjavik

Changing thematic exhibitions of Icelandic culture and history. Especially worth seeing is the collection of medieval manuscripts with Edda and Sagas - Iceland's most significant cultural heritage. Tg...

On the headland is the Álftanes Reykjavík seen from the residence of the President. In the 13th Century belonged to the Court Snorri Sturluson, but went after his assassination at the hands of the Nor...