Guidebook for Kópavogur
Essentials
Krónan
BíldshöfðiVery large, good selection.
Netto
2 SalavegurGood selection, close to home.
Hot swimming pools are one of Icelands jewels. The hosts local swimming pool in Kópavogur is one of the best in the city.
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Sundlaugin Versölum (Salalaug)
Hot swimming pools are one of Icelands jewels. The hosts local swimming pool in Kópavogur is one of the best in the city.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiThe Culture House
15 HverfisgataNordic House
11 SæmundargataNordic Culture House
Hið Íslenzka Reðasafn
2 KalkofnsvegurMust see.
Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurOld Iceland live
Gerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum
4 HamraborgReykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataBeautiful exhibits, great coffee shop
Sightseeing
Perlan
Hallgrímskirkja
Beautiful interior, great tower view
Reykjavik City Hall
Beautifull surroundings
Everything Else
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiIconic building
Deep fried and healthy. A selection of fish, veggies and healthy skyr-oinnaise. Excellent.
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Icelandic Fish and Chips
11 TryggvagataDeep fried and healthy. A selection of fish, veggies and healthy skyr-oinnaise. Excellent.
Parks & Nature
Heiðmörk
Outdoors ? Just in the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fjörukráin
1-3 Vikingastræti"Real" viking tavern. Good food.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataVery trendy. Great food.
Everything... live music, great bar, good food, and very cool settings.
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataEverything... live music, great bar, good food, and very cool settings.
Shopping
Buy handknitted true Icelandic woollen items. Co-op run by the handknitters themselves. Best buy.
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The Handknitting Association of Iceland
19 SkólavörðustígurBuy handknitted true Icelandic woollen items. Co-op run by the handknitters themselves. Best buy.
Kirsuberjatréð
4 VesturgataOne of the bests craft design shops.
KRAUM
18 LaugavegurFind the best selection of Icelandic design.
Fóa
2 LaugavegurA small and lovely little art and craft shop.