Tjörnin ( Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtʰjœ(r)tnɪn] ) is a small, prominent lake in central Reykjavík , the capital of Iceland . Most visitors to the city pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik City Hall and several museums. Tjörnin means "the pond".
15-399: Feeding the birds on the lake shores is a popular pastime, so much that it has been referred to as "the biggest bread soup in the world". Tjörnin is described as a lagoon next to a barrier beach . The lake's formation is attributed to the lagoon which was part of a reef that existed at the present location of Hafnarstræti (a city street, "Harbour Street"). This street, which passes through
30-549: A 4-year term The Council appoints a mayor and committees under its authority responsible for the daily operations of the city government. Meetings of the City Council take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month. According to Article 8 of Icelandic municipal laws, the Reykjavík Council is in charge of legislation regarding city affairs and the financial budget for implementation of projects. The council appoints
45-477: A mayor who serves as the chief executive of the Reykjavik city council. The 2022 council elections were held on Saturday May 14. The results meant that the previous ruling coalition (S+C+P+V) lost its majority. The Progressive Party had the largest increase in votes, going from 0 to 4 council seats. Unofficial talks about forming new coalitions started on Monday May 16 and the negotiations were expected to last up to
60-520: Is 0.57m (1.9 feet) with the deepest point at 0.8m (2.4 feet). Both banks of the lake are paved and terminate at the Hljómskálagarður (formally known as Tjarnargarður), a well-tended park decorated with statues to the south of the lake. The winding paths are frequented by joggers and cyclists. Notice boards along the shore give daily reports of the numbers of birds on the lake. The lake is frequented by between 40 and 50 species of water birds, including
75-418: Is traditionally either meat soup or vegetable broth . Less often it is made with fish broth. To prepare the dish, the bread is either cut into pieces and put directly into the broth, or it is cooked with onions and spices in a broth and then pureed . Some versions add bacon , egg and cream, others liver sausage or blood sausage . A common version of the dish is prepared from the broth remaining from
90-776: The Arctic tern , the Eider , the Gadwall , the Greylag goose and other species of goose, the Mallard , several species of seagulls, and the scaup . Whooper swan are viewable within close proximity. The Arctic tern ’s arrival heralds the start of summer. Birders from all over the North Atlantic come to pursue their hobby in the lake area. The lake is also a favorite place to take young children to watch and feed birds. The popularity of bird feeding has led to
105-504: The Hringbraut thoroughfare. A wooden pedestrian bridge was built over Tjörnin in 1920. To accommodate motorized traffic, the original construction was replaced in 1942 by a concrete bridge which is still in use. Vatnsmýrin Reserve , the protected area around Tjörnin, has deteriorated in recent years as evidenced by a drop in the variety of reported birds. Part of the issue is attributed to
120-673: The Living Art Museum , Reykjavík City Library , and the National Theatre , as well as the Parliament building , which houses the Parliament of Iceland , and the Dómkirkja cathedral , apart from a shopping complex and restaurants. Several buildings belonging to the University of Iceland are also close by. Reykjavík airport is situated immediately south of the lake, on the other side of
135-404: The cuisine of New England was made by softening rye bread or Boston brown bread with milk and maple syrup . Reykjav%C3%ADk City Council Opposition (10) The Reykjavík City Council ( Icelandic: Borgarstjórn Reykjavíkur ) is the local council for Reykjavík , the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is composed of 23 members elected by proportional representation for
150-408: The business section of the city, lies on the southern side of the lake and leads to the gardens. The Vatnsmýri marsh feeds the lake. The outflow from the lake is Lækurinn, previously an open water channel flowing through the city centre, but since 1911 part of the sewage system under Lækjargata . During the winter, the lake usually freezes periodically and is used for ice skating . The average depth
165-479: The lack of appropriate nesting grounds due to invasive flora species as well as the presence of animals in the reserve. Action plans have been initiated jointly by the Nordic House , the University of Iceland , and Reykjavík City Council , to improve the reserve's condition with appropriate wetland vegetation, construction of embankments and sedimentation ponds to improve the water flow, as well as some desilting of
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#1732869154096180-451: The lake being poetically referred to as "the biggest bread soup in the world" ( stærsta brauðsúpa í heimi ). Lately, however, preying seagulls have caused the City Council to issue warnings to residents, asking them to refrain from feeding the ducks in Tjörnin to avoid putting ducklings at risk. The earliest urban development of Reykjavík took place between the lake and the northern coast of
195-410: The lake. Tjörnin was the setting for scenes in the 2010 film Gauragangur as well as a tragic scene from the 2014 film Life in a Fishbowl . Bread soup Bread soup is a simple soup that mainly consists of bread , usually stale bread . Variations exist in many countries, and it is often eaten during Lent . Both brown and white bread may be used. The basis for bread soup
210-514: The peninsula. Over the years, the lake became an integral part of the urban environment. Development of the city has centered around the lake. The postmodern City Hall, Ráðhúsið , stands in the northwest corner on the edge of the lake: it looks as if it is rising out of the lake. Other notable buildings in the area are those of the Supreme Court , Reykjavík Art Museum , the National Museum ,
225-520: The steeping of sausage during home butchering of pigs. The soup is then traditionally seasoned with marjoram . An Italian variation, millefanti , also uses egg and Parmesan cheese . Some fine variations contain wine . Other more rustic versions contain malt or beer . Brewis is a type of bread soup associated with the cuisine of Northern England . Originally a term for bread soaked in meat drippings , brewis came to be used for broths thickened with bread (or sometimes oatmeal ). A similar dish in
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