Faxafloi, <em>Iceland</em>
Iceland

Faxafloi, Iceland

About Faxafloi

From watching the puffins to even trying out the luck in angling, there is a lot to try out. The best part of this part of Iceland is that it is easily visible from any part of Reykjavik- the capital of Iceland. Some of the places to visit here include the Harpa Concert Hall and the Sun Voyager. Although this part of Iceland is suitable for travel throughout the year, the best time comes during the summer season.

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Faxafloi Highlights

• Go for angling in the middle of the sea by signing up for a guided tour and take your catch home.
• Attend a concert in the Harpa concert hall, especially of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
• Head to the Harpa Concert Hall during any special performance or exhibitions and discover all that has to offer.
• Explore Lundey Island and have a glimpse of the puffins that thrive in large numbers.
• Visit the Peace Tower and learn more about the connection between Iceland and the Beatles, particularly John Lenon.

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Point of Interest for Faxafloi

Puffin watching in Lundey Island

Puffin watching in Lundey Island

This is an island located away from the coast of Faxafloi and is known for the puffins. May to September is the time when the number of puffins is high due to the breeding season. Here, you can either head to the island to see the puffins walk towards the water in large numbers. You can also take a boat to go to the water and see them swimming adorably. Either way, this is an exciting experience that you must try out.

Visit the Peace Tower

Visit the Peace Tower

This tower is located on an island known as Videy and was designed by Yoko Ono. The tower stands as a tribute to the Beatles and John Lenon it symbolises a world free of war. This tower is lit up during events like the birthday of John Lenon. In fact, Yoko Ono visits this island on this occasion to light the tower. Apart from the tower, you can also visit the home of Skuli Magnusson, who is considered to be the father of Reykjavik.

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