Guidebook for Reykjavík
Sightseeing
City hall - built on the city pond, it's location was controversial when built but is now loved by most.
95 locals recommend
Reykjavik City Hall
11 TjarnargataCity hall - built on the city pond, it's location was controversial when built but is now loved by most.
Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore WalkA fun walk by the Harpa Music and Conference Hall
Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgIcelandic parliament, established in 930 AD
Arts & Culture
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataA fun modern art museum
http://artmuseum.is/
Iceland Art Museum
http://www.listasafn.is/
166 locals recommend
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
7 FríkirkjuvegurIceland Art Museum
http://www.listasafn.is/
Shopping
Laugavegur
LaugavegurReykjavik's main shopping street along with Skolavordustigur
Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurReykjavik's main shopping street along with Laugarvegur
Food Scene
Kaffitár
Great coffee!
Good food in an old building that used to be a pharmacy. Good atmosphere.
138 locals recommend
Apotek Restaurant
16 AusturstrætiGood food in an old building that used to be a pharmacy. Good atmosphere.
This one only serves fries, but the Belgians say it's the best fries they have tasted! I like the spicy sauces, but my husband prefers chive.
Reykjavík Chips
10 VitastígurThis one only serves fries, but the Belgians say it's the best fries they have tasted! I like the spicy sauces, but my husband prefers chive.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataA very popular restaurant. Most things on the menu are good.
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurGreat sour dough bread.
Essentials
SUPER1
Grocery store across the street
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThe closest liquor store - those are all state run in Iceland
Getting Around
Most buses stop along Lækjargata. Further information on www.straeto.is (or call me!)
8 locals recommend
Lækjargata
LækjargataMost buses stop along Lækjargata. Further information on www.straeto.is (or call me!)
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurAnother bus hub - most local buses stop here: www.straeto.is
Parks & Nature
A lovely neighbourhood swimming pool made famous by the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/24/magazine/icelands-water-cure.html?_r=0
The kids will love all the pools.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataA lovely neighbourhood swimming pool made famous by the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/24/magazine/icelands-water-cure.html?_r=0
The kids will love all the pools.
Salt water swimming pool with a kids pool and a water slide.
92 locals recommend
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 HrólfsskálavörSalt water swimming pool with a kids pool and a water slide.
The biggest swimming pool, a big slide and a number of hot tubs. Great architecture.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe biggest swimming pool, a big slide and a number of hot tubs. Great architecture.
Walk, run or bike along the water to find this beautiful lighthouse in Seltjarnarnes. You can combine this trip with a dip in either Sundlaug Seltjarnarness or Vesturbæjarlaug.
137 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Walk, run or bike along the water to find this beautiful lighthouse in Seltjarnarnes. You can combine this trip with a dip in either Sundlaug Seltjarnarness or Vesturbæjarlaug.