Guidebook for Reykjavik
Sightseeing
The perfect place to enjoy a half day strolling around the old harbour. You will find several whale watching operators, souvenir stores, cafes and the Volcano Show near by.
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Ægisgarður
5 EyjarslóðThe perfect place to enjoy a half day strolling around the old harbour. You will find several whale watching operators, souvenir stores, cafes and the Volcano Show near by.
The museum offers a variety of exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland’s past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture.
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Suðurgata 41
41 SuðurgataThe museum offers a variety of exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland’s past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture.
One of the biggest highlights of Reykjavik - we recommend taking the elevator to the top for an amazing view of the city.
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Hallgrímskirkja
One of the biggest highlights of Reykjavik - we recommend taking the elevator to the top for an amazing view of the city.
We highly recommend a visit. Note that the sculpture gardens are also open until late evening with free entrance.
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Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataWe highly recommend a visit. Note that the sculpture gardens are also open until late evening with free entrance.
Beautiful building with great venues and events. For tickets visit: http://en.harpa.is/
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiBeautiful building with great venues and events. For tickets visit: http://en.harpa.is/
This exhibition is based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in Iceland and findings from other excavations in the city centre.
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The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiThis exhibition is based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in Iceland and findings from other excavations in the city centre.
Christ The King Cathedral
Beautiful Cathedral! Worth visiting.
A great overview of the Iceland Maritime History In an authentic atmosphere the museum opens the exiting world of Icelandic fisheries and costal culture.
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Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurA great overview of the Iceland Maritime History In an authentic atmosphere the museum opens the exiting world of Icelandic fisheries and costal culture.
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataOne of the Art Museums in Ryekjavik
Sólfarið
Beautiful Viking Ship Sculpture with amazing view over Esja Mountain
Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgBeautiful building.
We recommend visiting the Reykjavik Pond in front of the City Hall. Why not feed the ducks and birds some bread while you are visiting? They love it.
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Reykjavik City Hall
We recommend visiting the Reykjavik Pond in front of the City Hall. Why not feed the ducks and birds some bread while you are visiting? They love it.
We recommend strolling the streets in the Old town, seeing the architecture from the early 1900´s.
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Grjótagata
GrjótagataWe recommend strolling the streets in the Old town, seeing the architecture from the early 1900´s.
The Northern Lights museums offers learning experience for their guests. By viewing facts and figures on wall posters, HD screens and interactive devices you get to know most there is about the lights
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Aurora Reykjavík
2 GrandagarðurThe Northern Lights museums offers learning experience for their guests. By viewing facts and figures on wall posters, HD screens and interactive devices you get to know most there is about the lights
Food Scene
We love this restaurant, fresh meat and fish and good cocktails - what more can we ask for. Oh yes - reasonable prices !
Note- the map is a bit incorrect, the restaurant is at Reykjavik Old Harbor
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Geirsgata
1 GeirsgataWe love this restaurant, fresh meat and fish and good cocktails - what more can we ask for. Oh yes - reasonable prices !
Note- the map is a bit incorrect, the restaurant is at Reykjavik Old Harbor
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Amazing Sushi and Icelandic Seafood!
Sægreifinn
Lobster soup for lunch is a highlight you cannot skip during your stay!
Cafe Paris
14 AusturstrætiThe Brunch is highly recommended!
We love this restaurant! It is however expensive but well worth the trip.
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Grillmarkaðurinn
We love this restaurant! It is however expensive but well worth the trip.
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 VegamótastígurGreat Bistro with delicious food and reasonable prices!
Ida Zimsen
GrófinWonderful book store and good coffee shop
Everything Else
Valdís
GrandagarðurOne of the best Ice Cream shops in our area
We recommend visiting the Reykjavik geothermal pools. This one is within a 15-20 min walking distance
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataWe recommend visiting the Reykjavik geothermal pools. This one is within a 15-20 min walking distance
Iceland Excursions Bus Station
Here you can book all your day tours from Reykjavik.
On nice sunny days the Icelanders relax at Austurvöllur in the afternoons. This is also the location where you will find the Parliament House.
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Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiOn nice sunny days the Icelanders relax at Austurvöllur in the afternoons. This is also the location where you will find the Parliament House.
A wonderful shopping street with lots of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, Iceland design and jewlery stores.
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Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurA wonderful shopping street with lots of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, Iceland design and jewlery stores.
The best swimming pool in Reykjavik! There is also a Gym and SPA where you can book massage and facial treatments at Laugar SPA.
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Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe best swimming pool in Reykjavik! There is also a Gym and SPA where you can book massage and facial treatments at Laugar SPA.
An ideal place to get massages and treatments. Note though that this is not where the famous Blue Lagoon is (can be confusing).
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Aðalstöð Spa (Bláa lónið)
An ideal place to get massages and treatments. Note though that this is not where the famous Blue Lagoon is (can be confusing).
Shopping
Grocery Shop, right around the corner from our apartment where you can buy everything you need.
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Pétursbúð
15 RánargataGrocery Shop, right around the corner from our apartment where you can buy everything you need.
Close by is the Kolaportið flea market, open on Saturdays and Sundays. Don´t miss buying your Icelandic Woolen Sweaters from there!
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Tryggvagata
TryggvagataClose by is the Kolaportið flea market, open on Saturdays and Sundays. Don´t miss buying your Icelandic Woolen Sweaters from there!
One of our favorite designer stores in Iceland! It is located in the old Fógetahúsið, one of the first houses built in Reykjavik. There you can find Icelandic Chocolate, Icelandic design and art.
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KRAUM
18 LaugavegurOne of our favorite designer stores in Iceland! It is located in the old Fógetahúsið, one of the first houses built in Reykjavik. There you can find Icelandic Chocolate, Icelandic design and art.
Drinks & Nightlife
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataGreat place to start your evening out!
Our favorite bar in Iceland where you can find a great variety of bears - Icelandic and Imported!
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Micro Bar
86 LaugavegurOur favorite bar in Iceland where you can find a great variety of bears - Icelandic and Imported!
Dillon Whiskey Bar
30 LaugavegurLive Music during weekends!
Rosenberg
27 KlapparstígurLive Music!
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful place to spend the day visiting the Icelandic Farm animals and family park.
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Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Wonderful place to spend the day visiting the Icelandic Farm animals and family park.