Bessastaðir, Reykjavík

Name: Bessastaðir
Address: Reykjavík, Iceland

#73 among attractions in Reykjavík

Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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Bessastaðir is the official residence of the President of Iceland. It is situated in Álftanes, about 15 kilometres from the capital city, Reykjavík. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 64°6'21"N, 21°59'44"W

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ÁlftanesReykjavík Iceland

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Bessastaðir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Perlan, National Museum of Iceland, Icelandic Museum of Design and Applied Art, Öskjuhlíð.

2.8 miNE
Glass-domed fine dining restaurant
Perlan, Reykjavík
72 min walk • Perlan, a remarkable landmark in Reykjavík, Iceland, is a sight to behold. This iconic glass dome, perched on top of Öskjuhlíð hill, offers panoramic views of the city and its surrounding landscapes. Constructed on top of six massive geothermal water tanks, Perlan...
2.9 miNE
Tracing the history of Icelandic culture
National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavík
74 min walk • The National Museum of Iceland stands as a beacon of culture in the heart of Reykjavík, offering a deep dive into the rich history and heritage of this Nordic island nation. Established in 1863, the museum has long been dedicated to preserving Iceland's past, from the...
2.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Icelandic Museum of Design and Applied Art, Garðabær
65 min walk • The Icelandic Museum of Design and Applied Art is a museum of product and furniture design in the town Garðabær, near Reykjavík in Iceland. The collection was started in 1998, but the museum did not open until 2010. It has a permanent exhibition consisting mainly of Scandinavian design objects of the last hundred years.
2.8 miNE
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Öskjuhlíð, Reykjavík
73 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, Öskjuhlíð hill stands as a beacon of natural beauty and tranquility amidst urban development. This lush, green hill, rising modestly to an elevation of about 61 meters, offers residents and visitors...
2.7 miNE
Civic center
Nordic House, Reykjavík
69 min walk • The Nordic House in Reykjavík is a cultural institution opened in 1968 and operated by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Its goal is to foster and support cultural connections between Iceland and the other Nordic countries. To this end the Nordic House organizes a diverse program of cultural events and exhibitions.
1.5 miN
Fjord
Skerjafjörður, Reykjavík
39 min walk • Skerjafjörður is a fjord located immediately west of Iceland's capital Reykjavík. It is part of a larger bay, Faxaflói, on Iceland's west coast.
2.5 miE
Church
Kópavogskirkja, Reykjavík
65 min walk • Kópavogskirkja is a church in Kópavogur, Iceland. It is located on Borgarholt hill at the top of Kársnes and offers a great view over Kópavogur, Reykjavík and surrounding area. Work on it began in 1958 and it was opened on December 16, 1963. The architectural style of Kópavogskirkja is modernist.
2.3 miNE
Beach
Nauthólsvík, Reykjavík
58 min walk • Nauthólsvík is a Seaside resort and a small neighbourhood in Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, about 900 metres from Perlan. It has a beach with an artificial hot spring – hot water is pumped into a man-made lagoon.
2.7 miSE
64°4'12"N • 21°57'34"W
Hafnarfjörður Museum, Hafnarfjörður
69 min walk • Library, Museum
2.8 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Church
Hafnarfjordur Free Church, Hafnarfjörður
72 min walk • Hafnarfjordur Free Church is a church in the Free Lutheran congregation of Iceland, located in Hafnarfjordur. The church was founded on 22 April 1913. It's Iceland's third largest religious body, after the Reykjavik Free Church and the Church of Iceland. Sr.
2.8 miE
City, Area
Kópavogur, Reykjavík
71 min walk • Kópavogur is a town in Iceland that is the country's second largest municipality by population. It lies immediately south of Reykjavík and is part of the Capital Region. The name literally means seal pup inlet.