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Nautholsvik Geothermal BeachvsReykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir
Both are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Reykjavik Art Museum - Kjarvalsstadir ranks significantly higher than Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach. Reykjavik Art Museum - Kjarvalsstadir comes in at 80 with approval from 3 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
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Frommer's
The Guardian
101 Reykjavik, Nautholsvík, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Fodor's "At Reykjavík’s geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík, where runoff from the city’s hot-water supply is used to heat a small lagoon of sea water—it can reach temperatures of up to 22°C." Full review
Frommer's "At Nauthólsvík, runoff hot water from the city’s geothermal heating system is pumped into the ocean...a hot water pool and hot pots give it the air of a more formal facility. " Full review
The Guardian "The sea water is geothermally heated with temperatures reaching 15-19C in summer. People swim in the human-made lagoon then enjoy the hot tubs and sand and steam-baths."
Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir Fodor's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Flokagata, Miklatun Park, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Fodor's "As well as Kjarval's key works there's also a rotation of temporary exhibitions, featuring the works of both local and international artists. Entrance is free with the Reykjavík City Card." Full review
Frommer's "The 60's-era modernist building holds three galleries: two with temporary exhibits and one drawing from the museum's large collection of paintings and sculptures by well-established Icelandic and international artists" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Jóhannes Kjarval (1885–1972) one of Iceland’s most popular classical artists... was a fisherman until his crew paid for him to study at the Academy of Fine Arts." Full review
