Our trip around Iceland ended with a three night stay in Reykjavik. Reykjavik is the largest city by far in Iceland, but it is still a small town. It is a small town with charm though. Old and brightly colored houses mix with modern buildings. There are cute little churches that contrast with the famous and daring architecture of Hallgrímskirkja. The Harpa dominates the Old Harbor area while the lovely Tjörnin and all its waterfowl dominate the center of the city. The streets are narrow, walkable, and seemed designed to slow traffic, especially in places where the one lane street curves for no discernible reason. There are many parks and open spaces which give the city a relaxed feel. It is just a lovely town to visit.
Austurvöllur
Narrow streets with brightly colored buildings
Brightly colored houses
City Hall
Domkirkjan (Reykjavík Cathederal)
Alþingishúsið (Parliament House)
Ingolfstorg
Old Harbor with Harpa in the background
Perlan (it’s a restaurant on top of hot water tanks)
Hallgrimskirkja
Sun Voyager
City Hall across Tjörnin
Tjörnin with views of Fríkirkjan and Hallgrimskirkja