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Hellisgerði
Park
Small park with moss-covered lava rocks & ponds, said to be the home of elves & dwarves.
4.70 (322 reviews)
(~4.73 km from centre)
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Leiðarendi Lava Cave
Tourist attraction
😐 I only wish I researched a bit more before heading there. This is an actual cave and would need caving equipment (helmet, lights, etc). It was a picturesque drive, so that in itself made it worth the drive.
4.60 (253 reviews)
(~7.87 km from centre)
3
Gerðarsafn Kópavogur Art Museum
Modern art museum
👍👍 We had a wonderful time visiting one weekend, me, my 9 year old and a friend. They were most excited about the natural exhibition in the library but there were plenty of things to keep the kids interested for a full afternoon. Highly recommended, I was surprised by how good it was actually.
4.80 (55 reviews)
(~9.65 km from centre)
4
Víðistaðatún
Park
👍 We came for the yearly Viking festival. It was a fun time with shows, music, and food.
4.40 (69 reviews)
(~5.1 km from centre)
5
Kópavogskirkja
Lutheran church
1960s church & local icon known for its white, parabolic rooflines & views stretching to Reykjavik.
4.40 (60 reviews)
(~9.63 km from centre)
6
Maríuhellar
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Quick and easy side trip on the way to or from KEF. As a photographer, I really enjoyed the light in the main cave. There is an aperture at the top of the cave that lets in a beam of light that is perfect for portraits. Well worth the trip if you are looking for a safe, uncrowded, and not so claustr...
4.40 (53 reviews)
(~5.98 km from centre)
7
Hafnarfjarðarkirkja
Church
👍 Beautiful church in this small town next to Reykjavik
4.30 (43 reviews)
(~4.23 km from centre)
8
Museum Of Design And Applied Art
Museum
😐 Cute little museum. Not sure if the entry price is justified given the 1.5 exhibits that were on display.
4.10 (36 reviews)
(~7.06 km from centre)