Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. The most popular attractions in the city are many galleries, museums, exhibitions, the zoo and geothermal pools. Discover the wonders of sightseeing in and around Reykjavik. You may be surprised that although Reykjavik is a seaport, the land is hilly. Snow capped mountains can be seen as a backdrop panorama through most of the year. The mountains are close enough to enjoy as well as the waterfalls and other attractions. You never miss anything once you plan your discount holiday to the stunning city Reykjavik. All you have to do it log on to www.FlightsFlights.com.au and find out the latest travel deals. Tremendous holiday to the discount destination Reykjavik is only few clicks away now. The thermal springs then were untamed so the area was named ‘Reykjavik’, or ‘Steamy Bay’. In time it became the capital city, the home of the Lutheran Cathedral and a bustling seaport.

Visit the "Culture House”, opened in 1909 has a number of important exhibits. Explore the National Museum and the Natural History Museum, where many of Iceland's national treasures are on display, such as the Poetic Edda, and the Sagas, in their original manuscripts. This museum has two world class exhibitions. On the ground floor is one of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in the world, including many of the oldest copies of the Icelandic Sagas. The top floor has an impressive exhibition on the volcanic island of Surtsey.

Tour the Icelandic parliament. Immerse yourself in the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa located near Reykjavík. Explore the Centre for Icelandic Art, for general information on Icelandic visual art. See Hallgrímskirkja, the largest church in Iceland. Hike Heiðmörk, the largest forest and nature reserve in the area. Go to Laugardalslaug for a dip in the Swimming pool. Check out the Nauthólsvík a geothermal heated beach. Gaze at Perlan, a glass dome resting on five water tanks. Wonder at the Rauðhólar, a cluster of red volcanic craters. Pass thorough Ráðhús Reykjavíkur, the city hall, and the Tjörnin, a famous pond. Go for a dip in any of the pools including the Laugardalslaug geothermal pool, the Árbæjarlaug, Fylkisveg, the Sundhollin Swimming Centre, the Vesturbæjarlaug, Hofsvallagata, the city's oldest outdoor pool. Sun and tan in the Nautholsvik Thermal Beach.

The ultramodern City Hall sits at the end of an enormous pool, the Tjorn that is home to an amazing variety of ducks, swans and sea birds. This is the older part of the city and the harbor is not far off, but the bustle of commerce seems very far away as you rest on a bench surrounded by the graceful and colourful water fowl. A walk around the pool will take you to the Lutheran Cathedral, the Dómkirkjan - The National Gallery of Iceland is nearby. Another place you'll want to see is the Einar Jonsson Museum. Exhibitions of the sculptor's works are housed in the gallery.

Visit the National and University Library of Iceland, the National Museum of Iceland, the University of Iceland, the Reykjavík Open Air Museum, the Reykjavík's Municipal Museum and the National Cathedral. See Hallgrímskirkja Church. You can’t miss the attraction of the towers over the city on top of a hill. In front is a statue of Leif Ericsson, the Viking explorer who sailed to North America in the 10th century.

Relax in the Reykjavík Domestic Animal Zoo and the Reykjavik Museum of Photography, A very small museum with a nice library and reading room .It also has a huge collection of Icelandic photographs. See the Imagine Peace Tower, Viðey Island. Hiking is the national hobby in Iceland. Climb mountains close to Reykjavik. There are plenty of water sports activities. Whale watching, Sea Angling sightings of whales, dolphins and puffins are all available including White water rafting. Snowmobiling and Dog sledging snow sports are also available.

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