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Reynivellir Destination Guide
Delve into Reynivellir in Iceland
Reynivellir in the region of Capital Region is located in Iceland - some 18 mi or ( 29 km ) North-East of Reykjavík , the country's capital .
Local time in Reynivellir is now 08:43 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Reykjavik " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Sauðárkrókur, Akureyri, Selfoss, Saurbar, and Reykjavík. While being here, you might want to check out Sauðárkrókur . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Reynivellir ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mt Esja Iceland: The Remote Experience
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Interesting facts about this location
Hvalfjörður
Hvalfjörður is situated in the west of Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. The fjord is approximately 30 km long and 5 km wide. The name Hvalfjörður is derived from the large number of whales which could be found and caught there. Until the 1980s, one of the biggest whaling stations in Iceland was located in this fjord. In the past the fjord also contained a large number of herring fisheries. During World War II, a naval base of the British and American navies could be found in this fjord.
Located at 64.38 -21.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Hallgrímskirkja (Hvalfirði)
Hallgrímskirkja is a church in Hvalfjörður, Iceland. Designed by architects Sigurður Guðmundsson and Eiríkur Einarssonit, it opened on July 28, 1957.
Located at 64.41 -21.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Leirvogsvatn
Leirvogsvatn is a small lake, located about 23 kilometres northeast of Reykjavík, Iceland. It lies along Route 36. Located at 211 metres above sea level, it has an area of 1.2 km² with a maximum depth of 16 metres. Fed by the Leirvogsvatn River, the lake is the subject of a legend in the form of a horse-shaped monster. The lake is known to contain populations of Gasterosteus islandicus.
Located at 64.20 -21.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Huldufólk
Huldufólk (Icelandic hidden people from huldu- "pertaining to secrecy" and fólk "people", "folk") are elves in Icelandic folklore. Building projects in Iceland are sometimes altered to prevent damaging the rocks where they are believed to live. According to these Icelandic folk beliefs, one should never throw stones because of the possibility of hitting the huldufólk.
Located at 64.19 -21.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Gljúfrasteinn
Gljúfrasteinn was the home of Halldór Kiljan Laxness, a 1955 Nobel Prize for Literature winner. It is located in Mosfellsdalur, east of Reykjavík, Iceland. The house was built in 1945 by Halldór and his wife Auður Sveinsdóttir. The architect was Ágúst Pálsson and the interior designer was Birta Fróðadóttir. Gljúfrasteinn is built on the banks of the river Kaldakvísl and is situated close to Laxness’s childhood home, Laxnes.
Located at 64.18 -21.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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