Tag Archives: sights
Extreme Iceland experience. Posted by hulda on Feb 5, 2015
Though the winter is still here some people are already hard at work preparing for the oncoming summer and the Iceland-journeyers it will bring along. If you’re planning a trip here this year and want to see something you could never see anywhere else in the world I’ve got some tips for you on things you should…
Hiding in plain sight: the other side of Reykjavík harbour. Posted by hulda on Jul 22, 2014
The fifth and final post on things you don’t know you could see in Iceland but totally should: the other side of the Reykjavík harbour. This might sound confusing. After all, Reykjavík harbour is all around downtown and there isn’t much more there than the concert hall Harpa and some piers – well, occasionally Danish warships…
Hiding in plain sight: Snæfellsnes. Posted by hulda on Jun 30, 2014
On a clear day you can see Snæfellsnes all the way to Reykjavík. This is not because the clean Icelandic air or the brightness of the midnight sun allowing you to see forever, it’s just really close to the capital city! I’m not even joking here, one day is all you need to drive to Snæfellsnes, go all…
Hiding in plain sight 2: more than a church. Posted by hulda on May 12, 2014
Continuing my little series of things that may interest a traveler yet are free and within your reach even in the capital city: the area between Hallgrímskirkja and Tjörnin, the ornamental pond downtown. But why see this area in particular? The statue park of Einar Jónsson Continuing your sightseeing route, the museum that hosts art…
Hiding in plain sight. Posted by hulda on Mar 7, 2014
Traveling to Iceland but not enough time to go see the sights outside of the Capital City area? No need to worry – there are some amazing ones within your reach anyway! This entry will start a small series of Hulda’s tips on what to see in Reykjavík on locations that are accessible by biking…