Things to Do in Álftanes

There are 2 attractions in Álftanes. Icelandic Phallological Museum, museum exhibiting phallic specimens for scientific study, is the most popular.

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Icelandic Phallological Museum

Museum exhibiting phallic specimens for scientific study

Museum

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Hallgrímskirkja

Distinctive Reykjavík church and skyline landmark

Church

3

Laugardalsvöllur

Iceland's national football stadium in Reykjavík

Stadium

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Tjörnin

Central Reykjavik city pond popular for birdlife

Lake

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Esja

Prominent Reykjavík mountain popular for hiking and views

Mountain

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Viðey

Icelandic island near Reykjavík with sculpture park

Island

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Fagradalsfjall

Icelandic volcanic fissure notable for recent eruptions

Mountain

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Kleifarvatn

Volcanic lake with geothermal activity on Reykjanes Peninsula

Lake

9

National Museum of Iceland

Reykjavík museum chronicling Icelandic history and artifacts

Museum

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Imagine Peace Tower

Light installation memorializing John Lennon near Reykjavik

Park

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Elliðavatn

Small lake near Reykjavík used for recreation

Lake

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Christ the King Cathedral (Reykjavík)

Modern Reykjavík cathedral notable for mid-century architecture

Church

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Reykjavík Cathedral

Neoclassical cathedral overlooking Reykjavik's main square

Religious Site

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National Gallery of Iceland

Icelandic national art museum displaying local and Nordic art

Museum

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Lundey, Faxaflói

Small Reykjavík island, important puffin colony

Island

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Engey

Small Reykjavík island known for seabird colonies

Island

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Akurey

Small island near Reykjavík, notable seabird sanctuary

Island

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Árbæjarsafn

Open-air folk museum in Reykjavík preserving traditional buildings

Museum

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Grótta

Volcanic islet and nature reserve near Reykjavík

Island

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Klambratún

Reykjavik park and recreational area

Park

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Reykjavík City Theatre

Performing arts theatre in central Reykjavík

Theater

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Tungufoss

Scenic waterfall known for basalt formations and pools

Waterfall