Unnurs China Museum

The museum is located at Njálsgata 33b, but it was opened in 2015. It contains centuries-old Chinese objects, made of various materials, e.g. ceramics, bronze, brass, ivory, wood, porcelain, and silk. Visitors to the museum are also welcome to view the living rooms of Unnar's home, which is at Njálsgata 33, but they are in Chinese style, all furniture and objects are Chinese.
There is good access to the museum, wheelchair users can drive directly from the sidewalk, into the exhibition hall.

Grandi District

Just off the city centre lies Reykjavík’s old harbour area known as Grandi. The land was originally just a stretch of sand connecting Reykjavík to Örfirisey island but has been added considerably in the years since.

Old Harbour

The old harbour is the heart of Reykjavík and the catalyst to its formation. The city grew up around the harbour and in the early 20th century it became one of the centres of the Icelandic trawling industry. The harbour area has been transformed in the past decades. It is still one of the most important harbours in Iceland, but in recent years tourism and whale watching have gradually replaced fishing vessels while shops and restaurants have occupied warehouses.

City Hall

City Hall is the home of a huge 3D printed map of Iceland on the ground floor. The building itself as the architects conceived Reykjavík City Hall primarily as an interface where the contrasts of nature and city intertwine into a complex, three-dimensional whole.

Mount Helgafell

Formed in the late Ice Age when a volcano erupted under a glacier, today Helgafell Mountain anchors Hafnarfjörður. Rising low in the distance beyond the town, this dense sandstone and lava mound is often referred to as the town's mountain. With an accessible and easy trail, walking on Helgafell is popular for all levels of hikers, including young children. An ascent begins at the Kaldársel sheep corral, not far from the small Kaldárbotnum Reservoir.

Elliðavatn lake

Elliðavatn is a lake situated in the area of Reykjavík. It is in the vicinity of natural park Heiðmörk with its hiking and biking trails, small forests, and lava formations. The eastern shores of Elliðavatn are part of the Heiðmörk nature reserve, protected by the state. The lake was originally two different lakes called Vatnsendavatn and Vatnsvatn. The former belonged to the town of Kópavogur (Culture Hill), and the latter to Reykjavík, meaning Elliðavatn rests on the borders of the two.

Reynisvatn lake

Reynisvatn is one of many small lakes within the city limits of Reykjavík and is located in Grafarholt. Reynisvatn, like other release lakes, is popular with children, and others who are taking their first steps in the fishery, as it is a well-known fact that there is plenty of fish on-site and all fish are healthy.

Öskjuhlíð

Öskjuhlíð is a beautiful woodland area surrounding Perlan—one of Reykjavík's stunning landmark buildings. Conveniently located right in the heart of the city, this gorgeous place makes for a popular quick getaway from city life, where visitors can cycle or walk along the various paths, that weave through a dense forest of pines and birch trees. The paths around Öskjuhlíð join an extensive network of well-maintained footpaths in Reykjavík, leading through the scenic shores of Nauthólsvík and around the coastline to Seltjarnanes.
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