Things to Do in Akranes

There are 3 attractions in Akranes. Icelandic Phallological Museum, museum exhibiting phallic specimens for scientific study, is the most popular.

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All Islands 6 Museums 4 Lakes 3 Religious Sites 3 Parks & Reserves 2 Waterfalls 1 Theaters 1 Stadiums & Sports 1 Mountains & Peaks 1
Icelandic Phallological Museum
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Icelandic Phallological Museum
Museum exhibiting phallic specimens for scientific study
Museum
Hallgrímskirkja
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Hallgrímskirkja
Distinctive Reykjavík church and skyline landmark
Church
Laugardalsvöllur
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Laugardalsvöllur
Iceland's national football stadium in Reykjavík
Stadium
Tjörnin
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Tjörnin
Central Reykjavik city pond popular for birdlife
Lake
Esja
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Esja
Prominent Reykjavík mountain popular for hiking and views
Mountain
Viðey
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Viðey
Icelandic island near Reykjavík with sculpture park
Island
Kleifarvatn
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Kleifarvatn
Volcanic lake with geothermal activity on Reykjanes Peninsula
Lake
National Museum of Iceland
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National Museum of Iceland
Reykjavík museum chronicling Icelandic history and artifacts
Museum
Imagine Peace Tower
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Imagine Peace Tower
Light installation memorializing John Lennon near Reykjavik
Park
Elliðavatn
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Elliðavatn
Small lake near Reykjavík used for recreation
Lake
Christ the King Cathedral (Reykjavík)
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Christ the King Cathedral (Reykjavík)
Modern Reykjavík cathedral notable for mid-century architecture
Church
Reykjavík Cathedral
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Reykjavík Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral overlooking Reykjavik's main square
Religious Site
National Gallery of Iceland
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National Gallery of Iceland
Icelandic national art museum displaying local and Nordic art
Museum
Lundey, Faxaflói
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Lundey, Faxaflói
Small Reykjavík island, important puffin colony
Island
Engey
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Engey
Small Reykjavík island known for seabird colonies
Island
Akurey
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Akurey
Small island near Reykjavík, notable seabird sanctuary
Island
Hjörsey
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Hjörsey
Small Icelandic island in Breiðafjörður bay
Island
Árbæjarsafn
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Árbæjarsafn
Open-air folk museum in Reykjavík preserving traditional buildings
Museum
Grótta
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Grótta
Volcanic islet and nature reserve near Reykjavík
Island
Klambratún
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Klambratún
Reykjavik park and recreational area
Park
Reykjavík City Theatre
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Reykjavík City Theatre
Performing arts theatre in central Reykjavík
Theater
Tungufoss
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Tungufoss
Scenic waterfall known for basalt formations and pools
Waterfall