Guidebook for Reykjavík
Sightseeing
The church will be your landmark. If you get lost head for it and you are home ! It is designed by Guðjón Samúelsson,and took 38 years to build (1945-86).
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Hallgrimskirkja
The church will be your landmark. If you get lost head for it and you are home ! It is designed by Guðjón Samúelsson,and took 38 years to build (1945-86).
The National Museum of Iceland (20 min). Permanent and temporary exhibitions on history and culture. Nice café and shop.
393 habitants recommandent
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe National Museum of Iceland (20 min). Permanent and temporary exhibitions on history and culture. Nice café and shop.
Reykjavik Tourist Information Centre. Take a stroll around the old town while you are in this pat of town.
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Tourist Information Center - ITA
Reykjavik Tourist Information Centre. Take a stroll around the old town while you are in this pat of town.
Designed by Studio Granda and built in 1992 this is an impressive building to observe. It also houses a huge 3D model of Iceland and a restaurant overlooking the lake.
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Reykjavik City Hall
Designed by Studio Granda and built in 1992 this is an impressive building to observe. It also houses a huge 3D model of Iceland and a restaurant overlooking the lake.
Good point to watch sunset and the midnight sun. In background you will see the Snæfellsnes peninsula and glacier Snæfellsjökull. Very romantic - this is Lovers Lane !
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Ánanaust
ÁnanaustGood point to watch sunset and the midnight sun. In background you will see the Snæfellsnes peninsula and glacier Snæfellsjökull. Very romantic - this is Lovers Lane !
Here is the largest whale exhibition in Europe. Here you to learn about these large majestic giants.
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Baleines d'Islande
Here is the largest whale exhibition in Europe. Here you to learn about these large majestic giants.
Reykjavik Maritime Museum. Learn about Iceland biggest industry, the fisheries and the culture.
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Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurReykjavik Maritime Museum. Learn about Iceland biggest industry, the fisheries and the culture.
Aurora Reykjavík: Everything about the Northern Lights.
Saga Museum: Learn about the Sagas, history and the Vikings. Also a café.
32 habitants recommandent
Aurora Reykjavik
2 GrandagarðurAurora Reykjavík: Everything about the Northern Lights.
Saga Museum: Learn about the Sagas, history and the Vikings. Also a café.
"Ægisgarður" Is departure/arrival spot of the boats for whale watching, fishing and Nortern Light excursions. Buy tickets here or at tourist info.
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Ægisgarður
5 Eyjarslóð"Ægisgarður" Is departure/arrival spot of the boats for whale watching, fishing and Nortern Light excursions. Buy tickets here or at tourist info.
Take a stroll by the sea, watch birds, the tide come in/out and the lovely old lighthouse. On a summer night this is THE place to be at sunset.
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Grótta
8 SuðurströndTake a stroll by the sea, watch birds, the tide come in/out and the lovely old lighthouse. On a summer night this is THE place to be at sunset.
Built on top of 6 tanks each of which contains 4 million liters of 85° hot water the building has a winter garden, revolving restaurant and a fantastic viewing platform. Arcitect; Ingimundur Sveinsson
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Perlan
Built on top of 6 tanks each of which contains 4 million liters of 85° hot water the building has a winter garden, revolving restaurant and a fantastic viewing platform. Arcitect; Ingimundur Sveinsson
Entertainment & Activities
Swimming pool & hot tubs with geothermal water , steam bath (2 min).
It opened in 1937 and was designed 1929 by architect Guðjón Samúelsson who also designed Hallgrímskirkja.
484 habitants recommandent
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurSwimming pool & hot tubs with geothermal water , steam bath (2 min).
It opened in 1937 and was designed 1929 by architect Guðjón Samúelsson who also designed Hallgrímskirkja.
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Reykjavík Park and Zoo
Arts & Culture
Harpa was awarded the Mies van der Rohe Award for architecture 2013. Visit for a concert or just to wonder around the house. Architects: Henning Larsen and Batteríið. Facade design: Ólafur Elíasson
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa was awarded the Mies van der Rohe Award for architecture 2013. Visit for a concert or just to wonder around the house. Architects: Henning Larsen and Batteríið. Facade design: Ólafur Elíasson
Amazing sculpture by Jon Gunnar Arnason. Also a perfect point to walk along the harbor - view the north bay beautiful mountains and the "Imagine Peace Tower" by Yoko Ono.
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Sun Voyager
Amazing sculpture by Jon Gunnar Arnason. Also a perfect point to walk along the harbor - view the north bay beautiful mountains and the "Imagine Peace Tower" by Yoko Ono.
Exhibitions of all kinds, various activities and a nice café with a nice view of the docks and the harbor.
350 habitants recommandent
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataExhibitions of all kinds, various activities and a nice café with a nice view of the docks and the harbor.
Works of one of Iceland’s most influential artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972). Also featured exhibitions by contemporary artists. Nice park outside.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataWorks of one of Iceland’s most influential artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972). Also featured exhibitions by contemporary artists. Nice park outside.
Main emphasis of the collection is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is featured as well. Also hosts exhibitions by individual artists. Nice gift shop and café.
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National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
Main emphasis of the collection is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is featured as well. Also hosts exhibitions by individual artists. Nice gift shop and café.
Almost 30 pieces are staged each year.
Designed by architect Guðjon Samuelsson, it took 21 year to build 1929-50. Other buildings near by G.S: Hallgrimskirkja, Sunhollin, Landakotskirkja.
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National Theatre of Iceland
19 HverfisgataAlmost 30 pieces are staged each year.
Designed by architect Guðjon Samuelsson, it took 21 year to build 1929-50. Other buildings near by G.S: Hallgrimskirkja, Sunhollin, Landakotskirkja.
One of Europes best equipped theatres. Variety of shows and experimental theatre.
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The Reykjavik City Theatre
3 ListabrautOne of Europes best equipped theatres. Variety of shows and experimental theatre.
Tjarnarbíó Theatre
12 TjarnargataA bubbling centre of arts and coffee this is the centre of experimental theatre.
This beautiful house, built for the National Library in 1906 now stages various art activities and small concerts.
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The Culture House
15 HverfisgataThis beautiful house, built for the National Library in 1906 now stages various art activities and small concerts.
Shopping
The main shopping street. Nice cafés, booking offices for excursions, all kinds of stores and of course.....people.
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe main shopping street. Nice cafés, booking offices for excursions, all kinds of stores and of course.....people.
Valdís
GrandagarðurTreat yourself to some of the finest ice cream to be found !
Here you find all the big names and all kinds of shops, supermarkets and various restaurants.
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Kringlan
Here you find all the big names and all kinds of shops, supermarkets and various restaurants.
All woman collective of design and handicrafts "The Cherry Tree" store offers unique items to take home with you.
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Kirsuberjatréð
4 VesturgataAll woman collective of design and handicrafts "The Cherry Tree" store offers unique items to take home with you.
Everything Else
The only beach in Reykjavik. Here you find hot tubs and free bathing. Nice café at Nauthóll.
434 habitants recommandent
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
The only beach in Reykjavik. Here you find hot tubs and free bathing. Nice café at Nauthóll.
Air Iceland Connect
Airport for domestic flights.
Large outdoor swimming pool with hot tubs and steam bath. Geothermal hot water. Also the Worldclass Gym.
511 habitants recommandent
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurLarge outdoor swimming pool with hot tubs and steam bath. Geothermal hot water. Also the Worldclass Gym.
Popular outdoor swimming pool with hot tubs, steam bath and sauna. Nice cafe across the street.
458 habitants recommandent
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataPopular outdoor swimming pool with hot tubs, steam bath and sauna. Nice cafe across the street.
Essentials
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurLate night grocery store (3 min) open 10:00-23:30
Supermarket, look for a logo with pink piggy bank:-)(10 min)
Monday-Thursday 11:00-18:30
Friday 10:00-19:30
Weekend 11:00-18:00
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Bonús Supermarkt
Supermarket, look for a logo with pink piggy bank:-)(10 min)
Monday-Thursday 11:00-18:30
Friday 10:00-19:30
Weekend 11:00-18:00
Do your laundry and enjoy a nice cup of coffee at this unusual establishment right in the city´s center.
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The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti Do your laundry and enjoy a nice cup of coffee at this unusual establishment right in the city´s center.