Askja
Askja is a building on the campus of the University of Iceland, named after the volcano Askja. It primarily houses the departments of biology and geosciences. It was designed by architect Maggi Jónsson.- University building
- …is also known as “Askja - Náttúrufræðihús Háskóla Íslands”
- …is operated by Háskóli Íslands
- …opened in 2002
- …has 3 floors
- Opening hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Description: building in Reykjavik, Iceland
- Address: Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík, 102
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Nordic House and Vatnsmýrin Nature Reserve.
Nordic House
The Nordic House in Reykjavík is a cultural… Nordic House is situated 110 metres northwest of Askja.
Vatnsmýrin Nature Reserve
The Vatnsmýrin Nature Reserve is a protected moorland in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Reykjavík Airport
Reykjavík Airport is the main domestic airport serving Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kópavogur and Garðabaer.
Garðabaer
Garðabær is a town and municipality in the Capital Region of Iceland. Garðabaer is situated 6 km south of Askja.
Kaplakriki
Kaplakriki is a multi-purpose stadium in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. Kaplakriki is situated 7 km south of Askja.
Askja
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Latitude
64.13722° or 64° 8′ 14″ north
Longitude
-21.94572° or 21° 56′ 45″ west
Open location code
99PW43P3+VP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=university
Wikidata ID
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