Tjörnin
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What people say
Lisa Dahl
"📸 Tjörnin is another one of my favourite photography spots in Reykjavik.
🦢 The small lake is often filled with swans and adorable pink-footed geese.
🚽 At one end is Reykjavik's city hall (also a good spot to use the free restroom during office hours).
🤩 The best time to visit is as the sun is starting to set and casts a golden glow on the lake.
INSIDER TIP: Save some bread from breakfast and come down to feed the geese and swans.
NOTE: The birds are not shy and will waddle over for a snack.
📸 PHOTOGRAPHY NOTES:
👉 Another great photo spot is from the west side of Tjörnin. You'll get a nice reflection on the water of a nearby church and Hallgrímskirkja.
😊 Always open and free to visit."
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Nally Preseault
"Iconic images of Reykjavík include Hallgrímskirkja (the church overlooking the city), Harpa (the concert hall), and the Sun Voyager (a waterfront sculpture). You can surely add Tjörnin to that list. The Pond is a small lake on the Old West Side. It's bordered by Reykjavík's City Hall, the National Gallery of Iceland, and Fríkirkjan (a church). Water birds use it as a pit stop. There are always people feeding them along the shore. Plus, once it freezes over in the winter, it becomes a massive ice-skating rink. Get your cameras ready."
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Dan Landa
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"Tjörnin Lake in the center of Reykjavik quietly graces the urban landscape, offering a serene escape from the bustling city life.
Often referred to simply as "The Pond" by locals, it is a small, man-made lake located within the city center. Its unassuming presence stands in stark contrast to the dramatic landscapes that Iceland is renowned for. This humble body of water has been an integral part of Reykjavik's urban environment for over a century and is home to countless birdlife."
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