Poetry and Distance – Reykjavik

I’ve compiled all the must-visit spots in and around Reykjavik—just follow this guide! 👌 📍 Hallgrímskirkja Church Located in downtown Reykjavik, take the elevator to the top for a panoramic city view. 🎫 Tickets: Free church entry / Tower: 800 ISK (adults), 100 ISK (children), 500 ISK (students) ⏰ Hours: 10:00-17:00 (winter) 🚇 Transport: Take bus to BSI Station, then walk 600m 📍 Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre A stunning glass-walled venue resembling a giant kaleidoscope. The gift shop inside offers artistic souvenirs. 🎫 Free entry ⏰ Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Wed-Sat) / 10:00-18:00 (Sun-Tue) 🚇 Bus stop: Harpa 📍 The Northern Lights Center Located at the Old Harbour, it’s both an educational exhibit and a great spot for aurora viewing. 🎫 Ticket: 205 RMB ⏰ Hours: 9:00-21:00 📍 Tjörnin Lake A serene downtown lake with swans, ducks, and seagulls. Perfect for sunrise views or a relaxing stroll. 🎫 Free ⏰ Open 24/7 🚇 Bus stop: Frkirkjuvegur 📍 Blue Lagoon A geothermal spa formed by volcanic lava, with waters around 37-39°C. 🚇 50min drive from Reykjavik or book shuttle via official website 🎫 Ticket: €85 (Comfort package: mask, drink, entry included) 📍 Þingvellir National Park A Game of Thrones filming location and the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. 🎫 Free ⏰ Open 24/7 Highlights: Old Parliament site, Silfra fissure, standing between two continents 📍 Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Walk behind the waterfall for a unique perspective! 🎫 Free ⏰ Suggested visit: 1-1.5 hours 📍 Geysir Geothermal Area Watch Strokkur geyser erupt every few minutes, shooting boiling water 20-30m high. 🎫 Free 🚇 90km east of Blue Lagoon 🍽️ Restaurant available near parking lot 📍 Gullfoss Waterfall A two-tiered waterfall (11m + 21m) spanning 100m wide, often glowing golden in sunlight. A must-see! #IcelandTravel #NorthernLights #ExploreIceland #TravelGuide