Guidebook for Reykjavík
Sightseeing
This well known city landmark is in 5 min walking distance. From it´s viewing platform you are able to have a bird´s eye of the city.
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Халлґрімськірк'я
This well known city landmark is in 5 min walking distance. From it´s viewing platform you are able to have a bird´s eye of the city.
This museum is worth a visit and don´t forget to explore the small surrounding garden.
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Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataThis museum is worth a visit and don´t forget to explore the small surrounding garden.
The Nordic house is an Anvar Alto architectual jewel in the heart of Reykjavik and in summer has wonderful birdlife in the pond in front, good bistro inside.
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Nordic House
11 SæmundargataThe Nordic house is an Anvar Alto architectual jewel in the heart of Reykjavik and in summer has wonderful birdlife in the pond in front, good bistro inside.
A must visit, it´s the pride of the city this jewel of a building and the location is spectacular, take a stroll to the Sólfar ship a little further east.Across the bay is Viðey with Lennon´s memorial
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiA must visit, it´s the pride of the city this jewel of a building and the location is spectacular, take a stroll to the Sólfar ship a little further east.Across the bay is Viðey with Lennon´s memorial
There are a few operators doing tours out of Reykjavik harbour.
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Whale Watching
There are a few operators doing tours out of Reykjavik harbour.
After visiting Hallgrimskirkja walk down Skolavordustigur, its a lovely street with lots of nice arts and crafts, restaurants, and a bookstore Maybe have a coffe at MOKKA on the way.
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Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurAfter visiting Hallgrimskirkja walk down Skolavordustigur, its a lovely street with lots of nice arts and crafts, restaurants, and a bookstore Maybe have a coffe at MOKKA on the way.
Everything Else
Take a stroll across the bridge and visit the National Museum
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National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataTake a stroll across the bridge and visit the National Museum
Reykjavik´s swimming "palace", a retro building in 10 min walking distance. Probably some construction underway this summer as an outdoor pool is being added.
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Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurReykjavik´s swimming "palace", a retro building in 10 min walking distance. Probably some construction underway this summer as an outdoor pool is being added.
Food Scene
One of the city´s most well known bistro/restaurant serving mostly produce form the sea....very charming
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Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataOne of the city´s most well known bistro/restaurant serving mostly produce form the sea....very charming
One of the many sushi restaurants in town, it´s a nice one.
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Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiOne of the many sushi restaurants in town, it´s a nice one.
A lively and popular bar and good restaurant at your doorstep.Arrive early for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner.
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Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataA lively and popular bar and good restaurant at your doorstep.Arrive early for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner.
If you like to have dinner at Kol make sure to have a reservation as with most eating establishments in the city during summer.
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Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurIf you like to have dinner at Kol make sure to have a reservation as with most eating establishments in the city during summer.
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurAnother good restaurant in the neighbourhood
Try a burger once, this joint is next to Slippbarinn.
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Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataTry a burger once, this joint is next to Slippbarinn.
Center of town, the Dómkirkja cathredal and Austurvolllur square with alot of outdoor restaurants, a very popular spot in summer.
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Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgCenter of town, the Dómkirkja cathredal and Austurvolllur square with alot of outdoor restaurants, a very popular spot in summer.
A meeting place of the intellectuals, students and coffee enthusiasts
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Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurA meeting place of the intellectuals, students and coffee enthusiasts
Drinks & Nightlife
Have a drink at the extremely popular Slippbarinn at this hotel at the harbour before heading for dinner at one of the numerous restaurant in all price catagories in this area.
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Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataHave a drink at the extremely popular Slippbarinn at this hotel at the harbour before heading for dinner at one of the numerous restaurant in all price catagories in this area.
Arts & Culture
Another museum worth a visit on your way to town, its situated next to the church at the pond.
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National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
Another museum worth a visit on your way to town, its situated next to the church at the pond.
And when in town take a look inside this former warehouse converted some years ago into a museum. Around there are plenty of bars, outside restaurants, music and dancing until late in the morning.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataAnd when in town take a look inside this former warehouse converted some years ago into a museum. Around there are plenty of bars, outside restaurants, music and dancing until late in the morning.
The swimming pool where I took my first strokes.. a 20 min walk, either through town passing the Catholic church or along Hringbraut and across pond. If your at a keen swimmer its no objection! is it!
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataThe swimming pool where I took my first strokes.. a 20 min walk, either through town passing the Catholic church or along Hringbraut and across pond. If your at a keen swimmer its no objection! is it!
Shopping
In case you want to treat yourself to an Icelandic handknitted lopapeysa, this is a good place to look, they are made by local knitters.
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The Handknitting Association of Iceland
19 SkólavörðustígurIn case you want to treat yourself to an Icelandic handknitted lopapeysa, this is a good place to look, they are made by local knitters.
This store in the oldest part of the city offers quality local art and crafts, take a look!
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KRAUM
18 LaugavegurThis store in the oldest part of the city offers quality local art and crafts, take a look!