Lake Tjornin

Tjornin is a lake or pond in the middle of Reykjavik, the capital city. Tourists often photograph and frequent the lake due to its natural beauty. With the thousands of birds that swim in the lake, feeding the birds is an activity both tourists and locals enjoy thoroughly.

 Due to such bird feeding, authors have sometimes called the lake the biggest bread soup in the world. The lake's origin comes from the ocean, as it is called a lagoon by a barrier beach. The lake opens out into the sea through an underground sewage system now.  During the summers, visitors can admire various species of birds enjoying the water. Visitors can even see the number of birds on notice boards across the shoreline. Additionally, in winter, the lake's water freezes completely. It makes the lake a seasonal ice skating rink for visitors and locals. Apart from walking to the shore, you can also rent a bicycle to ride it through the path lined with the shoreline. The lake's shoreline also has many museums visitors can explore once they have finished viewing it.