Tjörnin
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Tjörnin (ˈtʰjœrtn̥ɪn, The Pond) is a small lake
in central Reykjavík
, the capital of Iceland
. Although it is not among the biggest lakes in the country, it is one of the best known.
Most visitors to Reykjavík
pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik City Hall
and several museums. The University of Iceland
is also close by.
Tjörnin has long been a favorite spot for bringing young children to see and feed the ducks, seagulls, swans and geese that reside there.
During the winter, the lake usually freezes over but hot geothermal waters are pumped in to defrost an area for water birds.
http://www.inspiredbyiceland.com/icelandlive/#tjornin
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in central Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
, the capital of Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
. Although it is not among the biggest lakes in the country, it is one of the best known.
Most visitors to Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik City Hall
Ráðhús Reykjavíkur
Ráðhús Reykjavíkur is situated by the Tjörnin in Reykjavík. It houses the offices of the mayor of Reykjavík, a café and a large 3D map of Iceland. It is sometimes used for art exhibitions....
and several museums. The University of Iceland
University of Iceland
The University of Iceland is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education. Founded in 1911, it has grown steadily from a small civil servants' school to a modern comprehensive university, providing instruction for about...
is also close by.
During the winter, the lake usually freezes over but hot geothermal waters are pumped in to defrost an area for water birds.
http://www.inspiredbyiceland.com/icelandlive/#tjornin
External links
- Panorama: http://www.flippi.net/ontour/2000island/index.htm?20000712a.htm