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Fákasel Horse Park
Fákasel, the Icelandic Horse Park, is the only one of its kind. In the 45-minute
Horse Theater performance the audience is introduced to the history of the
trusty and treasured Icelandic horse, highlighting its special qualities, interwo-
ven with scenes from Norse mythology. The show is performed on the biggest
stage in Iceland and professionals in the field of theater took part in designing
costumes, lighting and everything in between. An original soundtrack was com-
posed by Barði Jóhannsson, one of Iceland’s leading musicians. Located near
Hveragerði in South Iceland, Fákasel is just 30-40 minutes from Reykjavík. The
Horse Theater, which can be combined with dinner at the in-house gourmet
restaurant, runs daily at 7 pm. A Horse Encounter is also available; you can drop
by for a visit to the stables every day from 10 am to 5 pm. fakasel.is
Northern Lights on Schedule
At Aurora Reykjavík, we know the sky doesn’t have the northern lights on con-
tinuous display. That’s why we have responded to your needs by displaying them
daily between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm in an HD panoramic film. Don’t
worry about the weather forecast; the conditions here are always ideal. Let our
multimedia exhibition enlighten you about the northern lights, with legends
from around the world and scientific explanations. With the help of the aurora
simulator, learn to adjust your camera so it can capture the real thing should
you encounter it later on. Keep your focus on the lights and we keep our focus
on you. We’re located at Grandagarður 2, a ten-minute walk west of downtown
Reykjavík. aurorareykjavik.is
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A Salute to Iceland’s Master Artists
Housed in three unique buildings across the capital, Reykjavík Art Museum
maintains some of the most distinguished works of Iceland’s artistic heritage.
Hafnarhús, downtown by the old harbor, houses the permanent collection of
the works of Erró (1932-), one of Europe’s most notable pop artists. Its tempo-
rary shows tend toward the progressive and experimental, emphasizing works
from established contemporary, local and international artists. The exhibitions
at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established
masters of modern art, holding the works of one of Iceland’s most influen-
tial and recognized artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972). The Ásmundur
Sveinsson Sculpture Museum is the former home and workshop of artist
Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982), one of Iceland’s pioneering sculptors. The
museum displays the largest collection of his sculptures, both inside and outside
the building. Reykjavík Art Museum is open daily and the entrance ticket is
valid for all three museums on the same day. artmuseum.is