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Bill Clinton and Metallica are huge fans and even British broadsheet, The Guardian can’t stop raving about it. So which awe-inspiring building are all these celebrities flocking too on their holidays to Reykjavik? Well actually it’s a humble hot dog stand, although with a name that translates to mean ‘the best hot-dog in town’ maybe it isn’t so humble after all. The stand has been open since 1937 and foreigners are directed to this stall to sample what is referred to in many Icelandic guide books as the national food. On your city break to Reykjavik make sure you order a Clinton hot-dog served in the Icelandic way with all the toppings.

Nautholsvik

Iceland is not exactly known for its warm climes, but as an island nation it has plenty of beaches so what are the options if you get a craving to sunbathe whilst on your holiday to Reykjavik? Well you could head to Nautholsvik, which is not just the best beach in Iceland but is also the only beach in the country which can be bathed in. The reason for this is that the ocean is geothermically heated up at certain points, which means that in certain spots of the ocean the temperatures can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius. The ocean here is also the best spot in Iceland in which to surf and sail.

The Perlan

It’s strange that one of Reykjavik’s most well known buildings is actually built on the top of five water tanks. But Perlan is situated on the hill Oskjhulio where there have been hot water tanks for decades. In 1991, the then Mayor of Iceland commissioned a dome to be built on top of these water tanks and it is from this spot that you can experience the best views of Reykjavik whilst on your city break. The ground floor hosts cultural concerts and exhibitions and it is worth checking before your Reykjavik holiday to see if there’s anything on that interests you, as tickets can book up fast. The top floor is home to a revolving restaurant and bar, whilst the Iceland Saga Museum is housed in one of the old water tanks.

Telecommunications Museum
If you have an interest in telecommunications or just fancy spending a couple of hours learning about something completely random whilst on your city break in Reykjavik then why not visit the Telecommunications Museum. The museum is housed in a building which was once a former coast radio station, but now displays old telegraph machines and telecommunications devices from 1918 onwards. You can also learn a great deal about the history of telephony in Iceland; which you never know, may come in handy at the next pub quiz night.

The Volcano Show

Osvald and Villi Knudsen are well known throughout Iceland for risking their lives in order to document historic volcanic moments on film. You can see these for yourself whilst on holiday in Reykjavik by attending the renowned volcano show. The show not only gives an insight into the volcanic history and formation of Iceland but also contains incredible footage which is certain to leave you reeling for days.