Fővárosi régió

Régió · 🇮🇸 Izland

Népesség 233 034

Terület 968 km²

Időzóna 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.

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Karel Stojaspal / CC-BY-SA

Iceland's Hidden Gems

This collection highlights unconventional sites within Iceland's capital region, ranging from specialized museums to unique architectural landmarks. It includes the Icelandic Phallological Museum’s biological collection and the life-sized marine models at Whales of Iceland. Visitors can explore the Icelandic Punk Museum, housed in a former public restroom, or study folklore at the Icelandic Elf School. The list also features the modern Kópavogskirkja church, the industrial Raven’s Nest residence, the Leiðarendi lava tube cave, and the bronze Uppsprettan sculpture.

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Iceland's Natural Wonders

This collection highlights geological formations and water features within Iceland's Capital Region. It includes lava tubes like Maríuhellar in Heiðmörk, the rhyolite peaks of Helgafell, and the Búrfellsgjá lava channel. Water features range from the Game of Thrones filming site at Þórufoss to the urban waterfalls of the Elliðaár river. The list also features recreational lakes such as Hafravatn and Reynisvatn, alongside historical sites like the Gálgaklettar cliffs on the Álftanes peninsula.

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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.

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Martin Kucera / CC-BY-SA

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.

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(WT-en) Meltwaterfalls / CC BY-SA 1.0

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.

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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.

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Fővárosi régió — Térkép

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Pénznem: izlandi korona ISK kr · Bankkártyás fizetés · Széles körben elfogadott
Segélyhívó számok: 112 Rendőrség · Mentők · Tűzoltóság
Elektromos hálózat: C típus / F típus
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Nyelvek: izlandi
Csapvíz: Biztonságosan iható
Közlekedés iránya: Jobb oldali
Nemzetközi előhívó: +354