Silfra Lake is a fissure located in the Thingvallavatn lake housed in Thingvellir National Park. Clear waters offer visibility of up to 100 meters and make this spot extremely popular for diving and snorkelling. Rated among the Top 5 dive spots in the world, it is a great place to view the charming underwater world. Unique location of the water body allows divers an opportunity to float between two continents of America and Eurasia.
Strandakirkja may be a typical Icelandic rural church built of wood, but it is quite special because of its background and history. It is said that one time seamen in danger vowed to build a church on the spot they landed if they were to live. They saw a light on the shore, and when they approached, there was a bright being standing on the water's edge. They landed safely and built a church as they had vowed. Many people in trouble or in danger still vow that if they get out of it safely, they will give a certain amount of money to Strandakirkja, thus making it one of the richest churches in Iceland. Strandakirkja is located close to the sea, in Engilsvík, Selvogur, approximately 50km from Reykjavík. The church was built shortly before 1900 and was completely rebuilt and redecorated in 1967. Strandakirkja belongs to the Lutheran state church. It serves the few people that live in the neighborhood and its importance stems neither from the building itself nor its religious status, but from the invocation of tradition and history.
The Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum itself is a part of the collection, as it is a unique building, a mixture of Egyptian pyramids and Arabic domes, mostly designed and built by the artist himself. He also sought inspiration from the Mediterranean countries; the exterior as well as the interior walls are white and smooth, creating a quiet and elegant frame for his provocative and powerful sculptures. Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture and, like so many of his generation, he was mainly inspired by Icelandic nature and literature, as well as creating grand masterpieces in praise of the common people. While his first sculptures are fairly realistic, he moved on to abstract work in the last decades of his life, and the museum reflects the changes in his artistic vision.
The Icelandic Phallological Museum is one unique museum with a large variety of phallic specimens that also include almost all types of mammal specimens. With more than 200 specimens and 93 animal species that range from mice to whales, this museum features fascinating exhibits and makes for an interesting visit.
Picture this: A dull day, icy winds beating on your face, and time on your hands. Where do you go? Well you can venture into one of the many thermal pools in the city or outskirts that cater to tourists and locals. Sundholl offers saunas, solaria, indoor and outdoor pools and hot pots. And it's Ladies' Night on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8p-9p!
Visit the National Theatre of Iceland with family and friends to witness premier Icelandic and foreign classic theater productions, new works, musicals, operas and children's productions. Established in 1950, the theater complex features five different venues, namely the Main Stage, the Black Box, the Small Stage for Children, the Puppet Theatre Attic and the Theatre Cellar (Leikhúskjallarinn with a total seating capacity of 910. This is the place to discover both upcoming Icelandic artists and playwrights, alongside the shows featuring international artists and performers. The National Theatre of Iceland produces close to ten new creations each year, promising its avid audience an eclectic variety of live entertainment.