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Dominating dramatically the Reykjavík city skyline and providing a stunning backdrop to the capital area is the impressive Mount Esja, a popular destination for day-trippers, 914 metre high.
Panorama of Reykjavik seen from slightly below Steinn. Don't believe the multitude of Iceland photos with sunshine and blue sky. This is true Icelandic weather.
The ascent starts from the parking place in the lower left at sea level. While I had to stop several times being afraid of getting a heart attack if I don't, a handful of Icelandic trail runners were running up or down the hill like it were an ordinary jogging spot.
Waiting for the sunset and the light and colours to change. I usually don't have the time or even remember to take photos to create a panorama, but this trip I did manage to take a couple, although hand held. This was 9 separate photos.
Esja, (914 m) For many citizens of Reykjavík this mountain is virtually a part of the city, and indeed it often protects it from the full fury of the north–east winds in winter. Good viewing points are Kerhólakambur (850 m), Kistu-fell (830 m) and Þverfell (guest book). There are many routes up the mountain, the most popular being from Mógilsá and Esjuberg.
Shot taken at Dunholm
Everybody stands, as she goes by
Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
♫ Fire ♫
The mountain Esja, often called Esjan, is situated in the south-west of Iceland, about 10 km to the north of Iceland's capital city Reykjavík. Esja is not a single mountain, but a volcanic mountain range, made from basalt and tuff.
View of Old Harbour from Harpa, Reykjavik - Iceland
Located by the old harbor between city center and the North Atlantic, the Harpa is a modern concert hall and conference centre. This inviting and welcoming building is one of Reykjavik’s most striking landmarks.
Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects. The glass facade was designed by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The design of the facades is inspired by nature. In particular, the characteristics of the local basalt formations have provided inspiration for the geometric facade structure.
There are 10 different types of glass used in the four facades of the building, including three dichroic glass colored yellow, green and orange, which in turn reflect the colors blue, red and purple.
The mountain Esja, often called Esjan, is situated in the south-west of Iceland, about 10 km to the north of Iceland's capital city Reykjavík. Esja is not a single mountain, but a volcanic mountain range, made from basalt and tuff.
The mountain Esja, often called Esjan, is situated in the south-west of Iceland, about 10 km to the north of Iceland's capital city Reykjavík. Esja is not a single mountain, but a volcanic mountain range, made from basalt and tuff.
Coming into Iceland by air or sea, one is greeted immediately with stunning scenery. The Esja Mountains form the northwest side of the harbor.
Reykjavik, Iceland
In the distance is the mountain Esja. It is difficult to climb.
Only few months ago a snow avalanche killed a person (Icelandic) who was trying to reach the top.