Öskjuhlíð

Local nameÖskjuhlíð
LocationReykjavík, Iceland

Öskjuhlíð is a hill in the centre of Reykjavík, Iceland. It is 61 metres above sea level. The hill is a designated outdoors area and is covered with trees. At the top of the hill stands Perlan, a landmark building set on top of six water tanks. It is a city landmark built during Davíð Oddsson's period as mayor.

During the Second World War the United States Army occupation force built various bunkers on the hill.

Hof Ásatrúarfélagsins, a neopagan building, is being built on the southern slope of the hill.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Öskjuhlíð

Address 1 Varmahlíð, Reykjavík 105, Iceland

Coordinates 64°7'45.084" N -21°55'7.355" E

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