Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Entertainment & Activities

If you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
92 místní doporučují
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 Hrólfsskálavör
92 místní doporučují
If you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
169 místní doporučují
Islanďané velryby
169 místní doporučují
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
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Whale Watching
19 místní doporučují
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
59 místní doporučují
Let nad Islandem
43 Fiskislóð
59 místní doporučují
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter. Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
138 místní doporučují
Grótta Island Lighthouse
138 místní doporučují
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter. Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
104 místní doporučují
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör
104 místní doporučují

Essentials

Grocery store
117 místní doporučují
Hagkaup
1 Litlatún
117 místní doporučují
Grocery store
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19 Sat.: 11-18
189 místní doporučují
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstræti
189 místní doporučují
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19 Sat.: 11-18
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
202 místní doporučují
Melabúðin
202 místní doporučují
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
Supermarket
96 místní doporučují
Nettó
3 Fiskislóð
96 místní doporučují
Supermarket

Food Scene

The best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
218 místní doporučují
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
218 místní doporučují
The best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
Nice food and atmosphere
136 místní doporučují
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 místní doporučují
Nice food and atmosphere
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
53 místní doporučují
Nordic House
11 Sæmundargata
53 místní doporučují
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
Old fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere. kaffivagninn.is
59 místní doporučují
Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
59 místní doporučují
Old fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere. kaffivagninn.is
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
336 místní doporučují
Grillmarkaðurinn
336 místní doporučují
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
28 místní doporučují
Steakhouse
28 místní doporučují
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour /marshallrestaurant.is
27 místní doporučují
La Primavera Ristorante
20 Grandagarður
27 místní doporučují
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour /marshallrestaurant.is
Not the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Dominos Ánanaust 15
15 Ánanaust
Not the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
316 místní doporučují
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 místní doporučují
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
Ice cream shop
118 místní doporučují
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
Hagamelur
118 místní doporučují
Ice cream shop
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is
45 místní doporučují
Hraðlestin
45 místní doporučují
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is

Parks & Nature

During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
Grotta Hot Pool - Spa
During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.
434 místní doporučují
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
434 místní doporučují
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.

Sightseeing

Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
743 místní doporučují
Hallgrimskirkja
743 místní doporučují
Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
29 místní doporučují
Reykjavíkur Höfn
29 místní doporučují
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos
65 místní doporučují
Öskjuhlíð
65 místní doporučují
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos

Shopping

Main shopping street
328 místní doporučují
Laugavegur
Laugavegur
328 místní doporučují
Main shopping street
72 místní doporučují
Geysir
16 Skólavörðustígur
72 místní doporučují
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 Hólmaslóð
31 místní doporučují
32 místní doporučují
66 North
11 Miðhraun
32 místní doporučují

Drinks & Nightlife

Small and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
43 místní doporučují
Mikkeller & Friends
12 Hverfisgata
43 místní doporučují
Small and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
23 místní doporučují
Nostra
59 Laugavegur
23 místní doporučují
100 místní doporučují
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 Grandagarður
100 místní doporučují
240 místní doporučují
Kaffibarinn
240 místní doporučují