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#31 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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jossman says:
Prior to this trip, I was in Reykjavík in 2002 and this exhibition was an archaeological excavation site. Now a very state-of-the-art museum, this is an excellent example of modern-day preservation of historical sites. The centrepiece of the museum is a preserved ruin of one of the first houses in ...
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#32 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
The Vopnafjodur´s swimmingpool is located in Selárdalur, about 15 km from vopnafjordur.
the swimmingpool is warm, about 35°c and there are also 2 hot tubs. the water comes from a hot spring near the pool.
there is no electricity and during the winter the house is lightened up with candles.
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#33 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
The aim of Akureyri Museum is the collection, preservation and study of objects and records relating to cultural history, especially such as may throw light upon the daily lives of people in the Eyjafjörður district and their industries. In its exhibitions, the museum should provide insight into t...
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#34 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
Akureyri Art Museum makes a special effort to encourage the active participation of the public in its operations, provide education within the field of visual art and stimulate debate on society, culture and art. This is done to a large extent by teaching sessions and lectures within the museum. The...
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#35 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
Vopnafjörður is a wide fjord seperating the headlands of Digranes and Kollumúli. The fjord opens out into two large bays, Bakkaflói to the north and Héraðsflói to the south.
Vopnafjorður was called little Mallorca because there is always good weather there. I lived there for 19 years and...
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#36 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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OurWorldTrip says:
If you are in Iceland, you can't miss the Blue Lagoon. It's man made and it's very touristy but well worth a visit. The entrance fee is Isk 1400,- for Adults (approx. €16) but you can stay as long as you like. The showers have shower gel and conditioner provided and you should definitely use the c...
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#37 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
At the Aviation Museum in Akureyri, founded on 1 May 1999 and formally opened 24 June 2000, the story of aviation in Iceland is traced right up to the present time. Numerous photographs and detailed text present a realistic and interesting account of pilots in their everyday activities. And where pi...
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#38 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
An attractive wooded area with possibilities for a variety of recreational activities. The area is owned by Akureyri Municipal Council but is under the guardianship of the Eyjafjörður Forestry Commission.
There are floodlit walking paths and jogging tracks and when winter snow invades these, it...
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#39 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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Traveling_Brian says:
Gulfoss is one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland. I was amazed at all the waterfalls in Iceland, but this one will simply blow you away. The sheer size of it makes it an impressive sight. If you are looking for a marvel of nature, look no further.
Gulfoss is highly accessible. Most tours swing...
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#40 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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EmGa says:
So, while traveling to Denmark, we stopped in Reykjavick, Iceland. As you land you feel as though you're landing on the moon - flat, desolate, some strange crater-like things, and it is VERY dramatic. Apparently the blue lagoon or some type of hot-spring is popular in iceland. Al...
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#41 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
The mountain range Kverkfjöll (1,764 m) is situated on the north-eastern border of the glacier Vatnajökull in Iceland. With their glacier Kverkjökull, they are to be found between the Vatnajökull and the Dyngjufjöll (s. Askja). The mountains are still active volcanoes. Especially around 1720, t...
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#42 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
The Nonni House, believed to have been built in 1849, now belongs to the Akureyri Zonta Club and accommodates a museum dedicated to the memory of the writer and pastor Jón Sveinsson, Nonni (1857-1944). The house was granted the status of a protected building according to the law on national heritag...
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#43 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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sandraljoska says:
Krafla is a caldera of about 10 km in diameter with a 90 km long fissure zone, in the north of Iceland in the Mývatn region. Its highest peak reaches up to 818 m.
At the Krafla station you can go for sight seeing and learn a lot about how it works and you can see pictures from the vulcano erupti...
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#44 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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mpja says:
just a second before bursting
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#45 of 72 things to do in Iceland
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thorhildur says:
Hi Danee
For information on sights and activities is best to visit this webpage: http://www.visitreykjavik.is/
Opening hours do not depend on hours of light; however, the winter time is low season for tourism so museums outside Reykjavik might be closed.
On hours of light; it depends on whe...
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