Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
They make loafs of fresh sourdough bread every morning. They specialise in sourdough sandwiches and soup during the week and then brunch and speciality menus in the evenings. Taco Tuesday, pizza night and such. Very popular place.
183 habitants recommandent
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurThey make loafs of fresh sourdough bread every morning. They specialise in sourdough sandwiches and soup during the week and then brunch and speciality menus in the evenings. Taco Tuesday, pizza night and such. Very popular place.
Chosen "The Best Goddamn Restaurant" by the Reykjavík Grapevine’s 2016. Walking distance from the apartment.
100 habitants recommandent
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurChosen "The Best Goddamn Restaurant" by the Reykjavík Grapevine’s 2016. Walking distance from the apartment.
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiLocal cafe close to the swimming pool.
Local bakery. Very popular with locals and visitors alike. Especially known for there cinnamon buns.
316 habitants recommandent
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurLocal bakery. Very popular with locals and visitors alike. Especially known for there cinnamon buns.
This place is like a food court type deal. It has various restaurants so that everybody can find something to their liking. I especially recommend Skál!.
368 habitants recommandent
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurThis place is like a food court type deal. It has various restaurants so that everybody can find something to their liking. I especially recommend Skál!.
Kaffivagninn is one of Iceland's oldest restaurants. Established initially as a food truck in 1935, Kaffivagninn has been at its current location since the 50's. When the Grandi was mainly a fishing industry district, Kaffivagninn was the sailors' main hangout, but throughout the years this casual café has attracted a broader crowd. The emphasis is on fish and other seafood done in a traditional Icelandic manner.
59 habitants recommandent
Kaffivagninn
10 GrandagarðurKaffivagninn is one of Iceland's oldest restaurants. Established initially as a food truck in 1935, Kaffivagninn has been at its current location since the 50's. When the Grandi was mainly a fishing industry district, Kaffivagninn was the sailors' main hangout, but throughout the years this casual café has attracted a broader crowd. The emphasis is on fish and other seafood done in a traditional Icelandic manner.
Set in an old, Icelandic-style wooden house from 1845, "Lækjarbrekka" always has some traditional food on its menu. Since the restaurant opened in 1981, the focal point has always been on the classical cuisine. The atmosphere is "fancy," but in an Icelandic, old-school sort of way.
15 habitants recommandent
Lækjarbrekka
2 BankastrætiSet in an old, Icelandic-style wooden house from 1845, "Lækjarbrekka" always has some traditional food on its menu. Since the restaurant opened in 1981, the focal point has always been on the classical cuisine. The atmosphere is "fancy," but in an Icelandic, old-school sort of way.
Essentials
Popular corner store in the west town. You can get fresh fish and meat there as well as a good variety of other culinary essentials.
202 habitants recommandent
Melabúðin
Popular corner store in the west town. You can get fresh fish and meat there as well as a good variety of other culinary essentials.
A grocery store that is open 24 hours. If you need anything early morning or late at night.
96 habitants recommandent
Nettó
3 FiskislóðA grocery store that is open 24 hours. If you need anything early morning or late at night.
This is a government run liquor store. Here you can get all the tasty libations.
189 habitants recommandent
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThis is a government run liquor store. Here you can get all the tasty libations.
This is a government run liquor store. Here you can get all the tasty libations.
189 habitants recommandent
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThis is a government run liquor store. Here you can get all the tasty libations.
This is a rather large grocery store. You should find most things that you need here.
328 habitants recommandent
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurThis is a rather large grocery store. You should find most things that you need here.
Bónus is considered one of the lower priced grocery stores. They also have a good selection. You should find most things you need here.
512 habitants recommandent
Bónus
Bónus is considered one of the lower priced grocery stores. They also have a good selection. You should find most things you need here.
Parks & Nature
For those that dare, taking a dip in the north atlantic can be quite refreshing. They also have a warmed up area of the sea that is milder, as well as a hot tub, sauna, changing rooms and showers.
434 habitants recommandent
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
For those that dare, taking a dip in the north atlantic can be quite refreshing. They also have a warmed up area of the sea that is milder, as well as a hot tub, sauna, changing rooms and showers.
Grótta is a popular place to go walking on the beach, or just to take a moment and gaze out to sea, or even catch a sun set or some northern lights. There is also a little geothermal foot bath down by the sea at one place. Behind a red shed on your right hand side as you drive into the Grótta area.
Then there is the Grótta island lighthouse as well that people can visit. Just keep in mind that it is only available when there is a tide.
138 habitants recommandent
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Grótta is a popular place to go walking on the beach, or just to take a moment and gaze out to sea, or even catch a sun set or some northern lights. There is also a little geothermal foot bath down by the sea at one place. Behind a red shed on your right hand side as you drive into the Grótta area.
Then there is the Grótta island lighthouse as well that people can visit. Just keep in mind that it is only available when there is a tide.
Entertainment & Activities
The local swimming pool here in the west side of town. Popular place for locals to converge and relax.
458 habitants recommandent
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataThe local swimming pool here in the west side of town. Popular place for locals to converge and relax.
The largest whale exhibition in Europe. My son loves it at least.
169 habitants recommandent
Baleines d'Islande
The largest whale exhibition in Europe. My son loves it at least.
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurAurora Reykjavík’s Northern Lights Center, home of the Icelandic Northern Lights, features a continuously running HD panoramic film of these amazing auroral displays in Iceland. Here you can read up on the auroras through stories and legends from around the world.
32 habitants recommandent
Aurora Reykjavik
2 GrandagarðurAurora Reykjavík’s Northern Lights Center, home of the Icelandic Northern Lights, features a continuously running HD panoramic film of these amazing auroral displays in Iceland. Here you can read up on the auroras through stories and legends from around the world.
If you are interested in dressing up, donning some chain mail and weaponry and getting you portrait taken as a fierce nordic warrior, then this is the place to go.
Mink Viking Portrait
11 LaugavegurIf you are interested in dressing up, donning some chain mail and weaponry and getting you portrait taken as a fierce nordic warrior, then this is the place to go.
Arts & Culture
If your interested in unearthed viking relics and Icelandic history then this is a place to go.
393 habitants recommandent
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataIf your interested in unearthed viking relics and Icelandic history then this is a place to go.
A recreation of historical moments. Life-like replicas of historical Icelandic figures have been created in the most authentic way, based on descriptions found in the Viking sagas and chronicles.
61 habitants recommandent
Saga Museum
A recreation of historical moments. Life-like replicas of historical Icelandic figures have been created in the most authentic way, based on descriptions found in the Viking sagas and chronicles.
The National Gallery of Iceland is a national museum and the main emphasis of the collection is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is featured as well. The museum owns the most valuable collection of works by Icelandic artists in the country.
166 habitants recommandent
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
The National Gallery of Iceland is a national museum and the main emphasis of the collection is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is featured as well. The museum owns the most valuable collection of works by Icelandic artists in the country.
Reykjavík Art Museum is the largest art museum in Iceland, housed in three distinct buildings in central Reykjavík – Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, and Ásmundarsafn.
350 habitants recommandent
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataReykjavík Art Museum is the largest art museum in Iceland, housed in three distinct buildings in central Reykjavík – Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, and Ásmundarsafn.