Región de la Capital

Región · 🇮🇸 Islandia

Población 233.034

Superficie 968 km²

Zona horaria Atlantic/Reykjavik

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Capital Region Unmissables

Explore the architectural and natural landmarks of Iceland's Capital Region. This selection features the expressionist Hallgrímskirkja church with its panoramic tower and the glass-facaded Harpa concert hall. Historical insights are found at the National Museum and Perlan’s natural history exhibits, while the Old Harbour serves as a gateway for whale-watching expeditions. Cultural life centers on the shopping streets of Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur, alongside the central Lake Tjörnin. Beyond the city streets, the dormant Þríhnúkagígur volcano offers a rare opportunity to descend into a massive magma chamber.

10 lugares

Karel Stojaspal / CC-BY-SA

Joyas Escondidas de Islandia

Esta colección destaca sitios poco convencionales dentro de la región capitalina de Islandia, desde museos especializados hasta hitos arquitectónicos únicos. Incluye la colección biológica del Museo Falológico de Islandia y los modelos marinos a tamaño real en Whales of Iceland. Los visitantes pueden explorar el Museo Punk de Islandia, ubicado en un antiguo baño público, o estudiar el folclore en la Escuela de Elfos de Islandia. La lista también presenta la moderna iglesia Kópavogskirkja, la residencia industrial Raven’s Nest, la cueva volcánica Leiðarendi y la escultura de bronce Uppsprettan.

8 lugares

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Maravillas Naturales de Islandia

Esta colección destaca formaciones geológicas y elementos acuáticos dentro de la Región Capital de Islandia. Incluye tubos de lava como Maríuhellar en Heiðmörk, los picos de riolita de Helgafell y el canal de lava Búrfellsgjá. Los elementos acuáticos van desde el lugar de filmación de Juego de Tronos en Þórufoss hasta las cascadas urbanas del río Elliðaár. La lista también presenta lagos recreativos como Hafravatn y Reynisvatn, junto con sitios históricos como los acantilados de Gálgaklettar en la península de Álftanes.

17 lugares

Martin Kucera / CC-BY-SA

Icelandic Museums Collection

Iceland’s museum landscape spans from the National Museum's medieval artifacts to specialized collections like the Icelandic Phallological Museum. In Reykjavík’s Grandi area, Whales of Iceland features life-sized models of 23 species, while the nearby Maritime Museum documents the nation's fishing heritage. The Settlement Exhibition showcases 10th-century longhouse ruins, and the Perlan offers immersive natural history displays. Further out, the Arbaer Outdoor Museum preserves over 20 historic buildings, providing a detailed look at 19th and 20th-century Icelandic life and architecture.

15 lugares

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Icelandic Churches and Chapels

Iceland's capital region showcases a diverse range of religious architecture, from the 18th-century stone structures of Viðeyjarkirkja and Bessastaðakirkja to the iconic expressionist concrete spire of Hallgrímskirkja. This collection includes historic wooden chapels, the nation’s primary Roman Catholic basilica, and modern Lutheran churches known for their striking geometric designs. Many sites, such as Mosfellskirkja and Garðakirkja, occupy ancient grounds dating back to the medieval era, reflecting centuries of Icelandic history and heritage.

19 lugares

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Icelandic Sports and Leisure

This collection features the Greater Reykjavík area's primary athletic venues and recreational facilities. It includes Laugardalsvöllur, the national football stadium, and Laugardalslaug, the city's largest geothermal pool complex. The list highlights a high concentration of championship golf courses, such as the lava-field terrain of Urriðavöllur and the historic Grafarholtsvöllur. For motorsports, the Kvartmílubrautin tracks in Hafnarfjörður provide dedicated spaces for drag racing and circuit driving.

20 lugares

Martin Kucera / CC-BY-SA

Reykjavik Landmarks and Architecture

Reykjavik’s skyline is defined by a blend of modernist structures and symbolic public art. This collection features the Harpa Concert Hall’s glass-honeycomb facade and the brutalist-inspired City Hall, alongside the stainless steel Sun Voyager sculpture on the waterfront. It also highlights suburban landmarks, including the cross-arched Kópavogur Church and the aluminum sculptures of Hallsteinsparkur in Gufunes. These sites illustrate Iceland's transition from traditional maritime history to a contemporary focus on high-tech architecture and visual expression.

10 lugares