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FlyOver Iceland is an unforgettable experience — a way to see Iceland like no other. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to fly over Icelandic landscapes like a bird, taking in waterfalls, glaciers, and volcanos from above, this is as close as you can possibly get!
And you don’t even need to leave the capital of Iceland.
FlyOver Iceland is a relatively new attraction in Reykjavík, located in the Grandi Harbor District. It’s a ride that dangles you in front of a spherical screen taking you through Iceland’s most memorable landscapes. You soar back and forth with the camera, giving you a sensation of flying. Special effects like mist as you fly by waterfalls makes it an even more immersive experience.
And these aren’t just typical landscapes of Iceland that you see all the time, like Kirkjufell and Skogafoss. These are some of the most stunning and stupefying shots by some of Iceland’s most talented cinematographers, in gorgeous but rarely seen locations, all exclusive to this place.
I’ll be honest — at first I was a bit skeptical. “I’m coming all the way to Iceland to see the amazing scenery, and on my first day you want me to see a movie of the landscapes?”
Ho ho ho. Flyover Iceland is way more than that.
This is how you fall in love with Iceland and get yourself even more excited for your trip.
Pursuit invited me to Iceland to experience Flyover Iceland as their guest in May 2022. This is the story of my visit. As always, I maintain full creative control and all opinions are my own.
FlyOver Iceland, A New Iceland Attraction
FlyOver Iceland opened in September 2019 to great fanfare in Reykjavík. Then came the pandemic a few months later, and travel to Iceland was mostly shut down.
During that time, FlyOver Iceland became a popular activity for Icelanders looking to experience their beloved country in a new way. And as tourism returned to Iceland, first a trickle and then a downpour, that local fandom led to great word of mouth.
For that reason, it still feels like a new attraction: an immersive flight ride that people are still just beginning to discover.
Take a look at the trailer here:
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