Green Gables's Neighbourhood
Spa
A perfect city attraction, only a few minutes drive from the apartment. A very romantic experience.
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörA perfect city attraction, only a few minutes drive from the apartment. A very romantic experience.
A hidden gem. 7 different hot tubs and both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. This is the original Icelandic Spa, Icelanders frequent these public pools a lot. Go for a short swim and then gosip and talk politics in the hot tubs. The pool also has a well-equied gym.
106 locals recommend
Sundlaugin í Kópavogi (Kópavogslaug)
17 BorgarholtsbrautA hidden gem. 7 different hot tubs and both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. This is the original Icelandic Spa, Icelanders frequent these public pools a lot. Go for a short swim and then gosip and talk politics in the hot tubs. The pool also has a well-equied gym.
One of the very few bathing beaches in Iceland. This is the most popular sea swimming place in the capital area. Only for the brave and the Wim Hof Method loyal. The small enclosed beach has geothermal water warming it up and next to the changing room there is a popular hot tub. The area has fantastic walking and cycling path that leads from our apartment all the way to downtown Reykjavík. Two restaurants are next to the beach: Nauthóll and Bragginn.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
One of the very few bathing beaches in Iceland. This is the most popular sea swimming place in the capital area. Only for the brave and the Wim Hof Method loyal. The small enclosed beach has geothermal water warming it up and next to the changing room there is a popular hot tub. The area has fantastic walking and cycling path that leads from our apartment all the way to downtown Reykjavík. Two restaurants are next to the beach: Nauthóll and Bragginn.
Food and Coffee
There are some great restaurants in the neighbourhood but we also recommend going downtown Reykjavík. From the apartment, it is really convenient to take bus #1 which takes you directly downtown.
Te & Kaffi is one of the most popular coffee chains in Iceland, a bit like Starbucks. Great coffee, sweets and light food.
There is one location at Hamraborg, Kópavogur and another at Garðatorg, Garðabær.
106 locals recommend
Te & Kaffi
11 SkólavörðustígurTe & Kaffi is one of the most popular coffee chains in Iceland, a bit like Starbucks. Great coffee, sweets and light food.
There is one location at Hamraborg, Kópavogur and another at Garðatorg, Garðabær.
Nice bakery and a café close to the small harbour of Kópavogur. Popular by cyclists.
50 locals recommend
Brikk
1b NorðurbakkiNice bakery and a café close to the small harbour of Kópavogur. Popular by cyclists.
Probably the best restaurant in Kópavogur. Looks not so fancy on the outside but very nice and welcoming on the inside. The burger is amazing but the fine dining is better.
6 locals recommend
Brasserie Kársnes
13 HafnarbrautProbably the best restaurant in Kópavogur. Looks not so fancy on the outside but very nice and welcoming on the inside. The burger is amazing but the fine dining is better.
Mossley is a great burger joint next to the local swimming pool. They often have football/soccer on the TV.
10 locals recommend
Brauðkaup
19 BorgarholtsbrautMossley is a great burger joint next to the local swimming pool. They often have football/soccer on the TV.
Probably the best Icecream parlour in Iceland. Softice and Flurries (Bragðarefur in Icelandic) to die for.
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurProbably the best Icecream parlour in Iceland. Softice and Flurries (Bragðarefur in Icelandic) to die for.
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurOne of the best margarita in town.
A small hidden gem close to Kópavogur. Not very beautiful but the pizzas are awesome.
45 locals recommend
Eldofninn pizzeria
A small hidden gem close to Kópavogur. Not very beautiful but the pizzas are awesome.
Great takeaway, much better than Domino's. Always cheaper to pick up.
16 locals recommend
Castello Pizzeria
13 DalshraunGreat takeaway, much better than Domino's. Always cheaper to pick up.
Shoping
Smáralind
1 HagasmáriThe biggest mall in Iceland.
Grocery Stores
The closest Krónan grocery store, in Hamraborg. Not such a great selection but perfect for most shopping.
Krónan Hamraborg
The closest Krónan grocery store, in Hamraborg. Not such a great selection but perfect for most shopping.
Krónan Lindum
Krónan Lindum is the biggest and probably the best store in the neighbourhood.
Bónus
Bónus is the cheapest grocery chain in Iceland, not for treats but great for normal shopping.
Hagkaup
1 LitlatúnOpen 24/7 also carries clothes, cosmetics and other essentials.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Don't buy bottled water in Iceland
The tap water is amazing, it comes from a lava-filtered well outside the city, plus bottled water is harmful to the environment.
Getting around
Bus #1 to get downtown
Public transport is not so good in Iceland.
Two different apps are needed to organize trips and buy tickets.
"Straeto" for the planning and "Klappa" for the tickets.
The easiest way is to go downtown is simply to walk 10 minutes to the stop called "Kópavogsdalur" and take bus #1 directly downtown.
Traveling with kids
Frisbee golf courts are all over the city and are free
We can lend you our disks, there is one court within walking distance from our place, Green Gables.
Ways to save
Tuesdays are two for one at the movies (In English)
The movies in Iceland are always in English with Icelandic subtitles. Tuesdays are two for one. Smárabíó is one of the best cinemas in Iceland and is very close to Green Gables.
Don't miss
Do glacier walks, Whale watching, Spas or other activities.
Check out our very own tour desk: https://greengables.tourdesk.is/Tour