Free entrance. The pillars have stood in the water of the lake since the 1990s. The building is an architectural success in a controversial location. It combines concrete and glass, seeping water and a wall of greenery. Here you can study the huge relief map of Iceland, taking in the beautiful geography of the country.

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Markus aka Grunemer

December 4, 2018

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Be sure to visit: here is a huge three-dimensional map of Iceland.

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Herbert

March 12, 2017

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The modern town hall was built in 1992 directly on Lake Tjörnin. The design is by the architects Margrét Hardardóttir and Steve Christer. On the ground floor there is a café.

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1. Harpa Concert Hall – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Laugardalsvöllur

12.6km

03:15

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Grótta Lighthouse – Tjörnin Pond loop from Skuggahverfi

12.9km

03:19

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Old Reykjavík Harbor – The Unknown Bureaucrat loop from Norðurmýri

6.22km

01:38

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

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Reykjavík City Hall and Iceland’s topographic model

1. Harpa Concert Hall – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Laugardalsvöllur

2. Grótta Lighthouse – Tjörnin Pond loop from Skuggahverfi

3. Old Reykjavík Harbor – The Unknown Bureaucrat loop from Norðurmýri

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