Information about Austurvöllur
Austurvollur is a public square in the centre of Reykjavik and a popular gathering place.
Around the square are cafés, clubs, shops and hotels, the parliament house and the small and charming Domkirkja church, the central Lutheran church in Iceland.
The tall statue at Austurvollur's centre is of national hero Jon Sigurdsson. Austurvollur has also been a central point for demonstrations and protests, particularly following the economic collapse in 2008.
Services near Austurvöllur
Attractions nearby Austurvöllur
Alþingi
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Dómkirkjan
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Reykjavík Settlement Exhibition
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Bæjarins Beztu | Hot Dog Stand
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Ráðhúsið – Reykjavík City Hall
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Lækjargata
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Reykjavik Art Museum - Hafnarhus / Harbor house
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Tjörnin
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Harpa – Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre
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Whale Exhibition Center
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Reykjavík Harbour
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Hljómskálagarðurinn
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National Museum
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Sun Voyager
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Hallgrímskirkja
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Whales of Iceland
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University of Iceland
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Norræna húsið
Credit: The Nordic House Facebook. The Nordic House (Est. 1968) is a cultural institution and exhibition space in Reykjavík which aims t...
Laugavegur (street)
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Reykjavík Airport
Photo from Reykjavík City Helicopter Tour Reykjavík Airport refers to the domestic airport within Iceland’s capital, often shorte...
Tours near Austurvöllur
Walk With a Viking | Reykjavik Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in the culture of Reykjavík and learn all about the settlement and history of......
Reykjavik Funky History Walk
Come along on an epic adventure through history and time on the funkiest tour Reykjavík has to......
