Garðabær

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Garðabær, Municipality in Capital Region, Iceland

Garðabær extends between Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður districts, offering views toward Snæfellsjökull glacier and the mountains of Reykjanes Peninsula.

The settlement originated from two farms, Vífilsstaðir and Skúlastaðir, in the 9th century, with Vífilsstaðir named after a freed slave of Iceland's first settler.

The Museum of Design and Applied Art presents collections and exhibitions focusing on Icelandic design history from the early 20th century forward.

The town contains seven elementary schools, including Sjálandsskóli which houses the International School of Iceland, serving the educational needs of local families.

Álftaneslaug thermal pool features the only wave pool in Iceland and contains one of the largest water slides in the country.

Location: Garðabær

Website: http://www.gardabaer.is/

Website: http://gardabaer.is

GPS coordinates: 64.08803,-21.91940

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07

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