Information about Bessastaðir
Bessastadir is the official residence of the president of Iceland and is situated in Alftanes, near Reykjavik.
In the 19th century Iceland's only educational institution from 1805-1846 was the school at Bessastadir, Bessastadaskoli. The Reykjavik Gymnasium ('MR') traces its roots to Bessastadaskoli.
Services near Bessastaðir
Attractions nearby Bessastaðir
Nauthólsvík
Nautholsvik beach is a highly popular resort, located southwest of Oskjuhlid in Reykjavik. Nautholsvik offers great opportunites for for...
Reykjavík
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the northernmost capital of a sovereign state in the world. Despite a small population (120.000 and more tha...
Perlan
Perlan ("The Pearl") is a rotating glass dome built on watertanks that store Reykjavik's hot water. Surrounded by trees, it stan...
National Museum
The Icelandic National Museum, located at Sudurgata 41 in Reykjavik, displays objects providing a great insight to the nation's cultural h...
Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjordur is a port town of around 26.100 people around 10 km from Reykjavik, and is Iceland's third largest town. Nature &...
Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrimskirkja is a Lutheran church, towering high over Reykjavik from the hill Skolavorduhaed. It is Iceland's largest church and its to...
Althingi
The Alþingi is Iceland’s longest running and highest institution of government, having been formed amidst the stunning beauty of Þin...
Dómkirkjan
The small and charming Domkirkja church is the central Lutheran church in Iceland. The Domkirkja is situated at Reykjavik's main pu...
Austurvöllur
Austurvollur is a public square in the centre of Reykjavik and a popular gathering place. Around the square are cafés, clubs, sho...
Lækjargata
Laekjargata is a street in central Reykjavik. The street has some of Reykjavik's oldest houses and features several cafés, restaura...
Whale Exhibition Center
The Whale Exhibiton Center is a floating information and exhibition center at Reykjavik harbor. The Whale Exhibiton Center is focused on informing it...
Seltjarnarnes
Seltjarnarnes is a township in the Reykjavik district. It has a population of about 4600 people and land-wise it is the smallest township in t...
Laugavegur (street)
Laugavegur is the main shopping street in Reykjavik, located in the city centre. Laugavegur starts from Bankastraeti in the west and joins Kr...
Garðabær
Garðabær is a municipality in the Capital Region of Iceland, located between the districts of Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður.&n...
Höfði
Hofdi is a building in north Reykjavik, most famous for being the meeting point of then-presidents Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorb...
Ásmundarsafn
Asmundarsafn in Laugardalur valley in Reykjavik is a museum dedicated to the works of Icelandic sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson. Along with the ...
Laugardalur
Laugardalur valley is an area in Reykjavik. Among its attractions are the remains of the old washing pools - from which the valley ...
Elliðaá
Ellidaa is a river inside the Reykjavik area. Its source are two smaller rivers in the Blafjoll mountain range and the Hengill area that flow ...
Viðey
From the Skarfabakki pier at Sundahofn harbour in Reykjavik (around 5 km from the center) you can take a ferry to Videy island in Kollafjordur bay. V...
Heiðmörk
Heidmork is conservation area of over 300 hectars of land and a favorite pastime location, situated on the outskirts of Reykjavik. Heidmork is ...
Tours near Bessastaðir
The Golden Circle & Reykjavik Sightseeing | See Iceland's most Famous Sites
This great tour offers a combination of the Reykjavik City Sightseeing and Golden Circle Express......
Reykjavik Sightseeing and Blue Lagoon Trip
This great tour offers sightseeing in the Greater Reykjavik area, and a trip to the famous Blue......
Reykjavík City Sightseeing by minibus
On this tour you will see the The old Höfði house where the all-important summit between the......
Reykjavik city tour
Reykjavik is affectionately called the Biggest Little City in the World. This 3-hour guided tour......
Reykjavik City Sightseeing and Beer Tasting
Discover the greater Reykjavík area on this fun and informative sightseeing tour, and end the......
