The hill is a designated outdoors area and is covered with trees.
It is a city landmark built during Davíð Oddsson's period as mayor.
During the Second World War the United States Army occupation force built various bunkers on the hill.
Hof Ásatrúarfélagsins, a neopagan building, is being built on the southern slope of the hill.
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