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2. Árbær Thermal Pool - A swimming pool, particularly nice for children, with a view over the city of Reykjavík.

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3. Víðidalur - This is the the main area for horseriders in Reykjavík. It in­ cludes stables for horses, horseback Leiruvogur riding tracks, racing fields and one of the largest riding halls in Iceland.

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1. Elliðaárdalur - One of the main out­ door recreational areas in Reykjavík, Reykjalundur supposedly named after Elliði, a slave of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler in Iceland. Elliðaá river offers salmon fishing in the heart of Reykjavík.

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4. Nesstofa - The first residence of the Icelandic Director of Public 6. Valhúsahæð - This hill was protect­ Health, made of stone in 1761Perlan ed as a nature reserve in 1998. It 1767. An exhibition is open from has a rock face that dates back to mid-June to the end of August from Skógtjörn Öskjuhlíð the Ice Age. From the hill you get a 13:00-17:00 every day, but closed great view over Faxaflói. E E E E E on Mondays. E E E E E 7. WW2 Hliðsnes - Monuments from the 5. Seltjarnarnes Thermal Pool - a E ESe­ E E E ör n Ske j t rja hav­ cond World War. saltwater pool, rich in minerals, sa E E E E E fj hú

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2. Grótta - An island on the west­ ernmost tip of Seltjarnarnes. A lighthouse was erected in Grótta in 1897, but the pre­sent lighthouse was built in 1947.

3. Seltjarnarnes Golf Course - The only golf course in Reykjavík sur­ rounded by the ocean.

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1. Birds - The vicinity of the island of ­Grótta­is a popular recreational area. Grótta is a nature reserve because of its birdlife (protected 1974) and not accessible to the public from 1st May to 15th July every year.

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Álafosskvos - A former wool factory that in the 9th century (AD). The main bulding 1. The Wegener stone pillar at Arnarneshæð 3. Hofsstaðir Archeological Park atVíðistaðasvæði 7. Gerðarsafn is a progressive museum with Kirkju­ It is ideal to stop by the an við Austurgötu). Nónhæð Vífilsstaðavatn E E E E E E E Flybus 8 Vatnsendahlíð onUmferðarmiðstöð ture by vegetable gardens located in a valley with over 9,000 inhabitants. It is located on has been replaced by an art colony with at Bessa­staðir was built in 1761-1766. The was erected in 1930 by the German polar valley of Fossvogsdalur, on modern and contemporary lund­ur is a historic park with the remains of pond and feed the ducks. A small sacristy E E EanE emphasis Fjölskyldu-only a few minutes E E E Arnarnesvogur Skógtjörn Víðistaðasvæði which the church Bus Terminal garður E Vífilsstaðahraun E Estands E there E E E away E from downtown between beautiful mountains. Those who the outskirts of the capital area and offers many art museums, shops and cafés. In the Vatnsendahlíð Kaplakriki Gálgahraun church was built at the end of the 18th researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist Reykjvík. art, located in the heart of Kópavogur. a Viking-Age longhouse. Open 24 hours, stands close to the pond. Vatnsmýri is an old people´s home for hidden Svínholt 7 make use of the vegetable gardens have unique possibilities for outdoor pleasures in area you will also find the waterfall Álafoss century. Alfred Wegener (1880-1930). 2. Yndisgarðurinn and Trjágarðurinn are two The museum is named after the sculptor free entrance. 5. Þinghóll by Kópavogstún is an old parla­ people and elves who are in need of Reykjavíkurflugvöllur Hamarinn erected potato sheds and huts in the valley. E E E E E a beautiful natural environment with moun­ which is protected as a nature reserve. Domestic Air Terminal 6. The area by the seaside at Hlið in Álftanes is mentarian area. The mud flats below are a 2. The Museum of Design and Applied Art parks next to one another in Fossvogsdalur Gerður Helgadóttir. Next to Gerðarsafn is a 4. An educational guideboard in Bali about Hliðsnes Heiðmörk help. Friðland tains and waterfalls. Hólmshraun Nature preserve E E E E E 4. Varmá A beautiful river falling about 7 km Á 6. Lágafellslaug protected as a country park. The shore and great place for birdwatching. at Garðatorg 1 is situated in the centre of Valley. A great collection of Icelandic trees, beautiful landmark church Kópavogskirkja. the lavafield Búrfellshraun. The lavafield s Setbergshamar Ásvellir tjö Hvaleyri Urriðakotsholt Almost all lava rocks in the town are Rauðhólar- A hot swimming pool with a rn Heiðmörk Perlan through the urban area of Mosfellsbær and E E History E E EMuseum - Twoáthemes 2. Gljúfrasteinn - A museum that accommo­ play area for children, hot tubs and a sauna. the nearby sea area is exceptionally interest­ Garðabær. 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The secrets most people do not know about Reykjavík are all the beautiful cycling routes into nature within the city that bring you to places not reachable by car.

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This brochure lays out the best theme-based cycling routes that the Reykjavík area has ­ to ­offer. To name but a few, you can choose ­between a cycling route in nature, or experience the most important cultural sites in Reykjavík by taking the culture cycling route. Study this ­brochure and find your own ideal way to connect with peaceful nature, the history or the culture of the world‘s coolest capital.

Design: Jósep Gíslason

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If you are the outdoor type, your visit to Reykja­ vik is incomplete without experiencing the city by bicycle. From the city centre to the greener parts and picturesque views of the mountains and the sea – you will take in some of the most impor­ tant sights of Reykjavík on one of these themebased Reykjavík bicycle rides.

© 2015 www.visitreykjavik.is

Reykjavík Loves Cycling

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Tourist Information Centre Aðalstræti 2, 101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 590 1550 info@visitreykjavik.is www.visitreykjavik.is facebook.com/visitreykjavik Instagram – visitreykjavik Twitter - @visitreykjavik

The Reykjavík Loves Cycling Guide is published by Visit Reykjavík in cooperation with the municipalities of Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur, Mosfellsbær and Seltjarnarnes.

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