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 recommandé par les habitants
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 Hrólfsskálavör
92 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Whales of Iceland
169 recommandé par les habitants
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Whale Watching
19 recommandé par les habitants
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
59 recommandé par les habitants
FlyOver Iceland
43 Fiskislóð
59 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Grótta Island Lighthouse
138 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör
104 recommandé par les habitants

Essentials

Grocery store
117 recommandé par les habitants
Hagkaup
1 Litlatún
117 recommandé par les habitants
Grocery store
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19 Sat.: 11-18
189 recommandé par les habitants
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstræti
189 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Melabúðin
202 recommandé par les habitants
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
Supermarket
96 recommandé par les habitants
Nettó
3 Fiskislóð
96 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
218 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 recommandé par les habitants
Nice food and atmosphere
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Nordic House
11 Sæmundargata
53 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
59 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Grillmarkaðurinn
336 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Steakhouse
28 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour /marshallrestaurant.is
27 recommandé par les habitants
La Primavera Ristorante
20 Grandagarður
27 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 recommandé par les habitants
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
Ice cream shop
118 recommandé par les habitants
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
Hagamelur
118 recommandé par les habitants
Ice cream shop
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is
45 recommandé par les habitants
Hraðlestin
45 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
434 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Hallgrímskirkja
743 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Reykjavíkur Höfn
29 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Öskjuhlíð
65 recommandé par les habitants
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos

Shopping

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

Drinks & Nightlife

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