Guidebook for Kópavogur
Sightseeing
It´s ideal to go for a hike around the lake Ellidavatn. More than 60 species of wild birds have been counted around the lake.
Álftavatn
It´s ideal to go for a hike around the lake Ellidavatn. More than 60 species of wild birds have been counted around the lake.
Heidmork was proclaimed a municipal conservation area of Reykjavík in 1950. Heiðmörk is where Reykjavík's water reservoirs and drinking water wells are located.
99 locals recommend
Heiðmörk
Heidmork was proclaimed a municipal conservation area of Reykjavík in 1950. Heiðmörk is where Reykjavík's water reservoirs and drinking water wells are located.
The Raudholar (Red Hills) are remnants of a cluster of pseudocraters in Elliðaarhraun lava fields. The Raudholar pseudocraters are part of Reykjavik's nature reserve of Heidmork.
Rauðhólar
The Raudholar (Red Hills) are remnants of a cluster of pseudocraters in Elliðaarhraun lava fields. The Raudholar pseudocraters are part of Reykjavik's nature reserve of Heidmork.
Ideal for hiking and sightseeing, Esja is the most prominent mountain within the capital area. Its highest point is 914 m.
75 locals recommend
Esjan
Ideal for hiking and sightseeing, Esja is the most prominent mountain within the capital area. Its highest point is 914 m.
Everything Else
Arbaejarsafn conserves objects from cultural history and carries out research on them. The objective of the Museum’s work is to enhance interest, understanding and respect for the history of Reykjavik
168 locals recommend
Árbær Open Air Museum
110 KistuhylurArbaejarsafn conserves objects from cultural history and carries out research on them. The objective of the Museum’s work is to enhance interest, understanding and respect for the history of Reykjavik
Kopavogur is a fast growing town and the second largest of the country. Kopavogur is right in the midst of the capital area, being one of its five independent towns.
26 locals recommend
Hamraborg
HamraborgKopavogur is a fast growing town and the second largest of the country. Kopavogur is right in the midst of the capital area, being one of its five independent towns.
The modern dome of Kopavogur Church - the town's emblem - dominates the skyline to the south of Reykjavík. On the same hilltop are Kopavogur Art Museum, Gerdarsafn
23 locals recommend
Kópavogskirkja
HamraborgThe modern dome of Kopavogur Church - the town's emblem - dominates the skyline to the south of Reykjavík. On the same hilltop are Kopavogur Art Museum, Gerdarsafn
Main bus terminal, supermarket, pharmacy, dry cleaning, bakery, bank, jewelers, fast food, movie theater, post office, fresh fish, hair salon etc.
70 locals recommend
Mjódd
ÁlfabakkiMain bus terminal, supermarket, pharmacy, dry cleaning, bakery, bank, jewelers, fast food, movie theater, post office, fresh fish, hair salon etc.
Shopping
More than 80 stores, a huge movie theater and some restaurants. The have a open area in the mall where there is a large amusement park.
314 locals recommend
Smáralind
1 HagasmáriMore than 80 stores, a huge movie theater and some restaurants. The have a open area in the mall where there is a large amusement park.
Smáralind
1 Hagasmári
Kringlan station
Arts & Culture
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
84 locals recommend
Árbæjarlaug
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
51 locals recommend
Sundlaugin Versölum (Salalaug)
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
56 locals recommend
Lágafellslaug
1a LækjarhlíðGreat outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurGreat outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around.
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around. The president's residence Bessastadir is in the neighborhood.
Alftanes
Great outdoor thermal swimming pool with sauna, hot-pots, children's pool, fun-slide, wading area and much more. Open all year around. The president's residence Bessastadir is in the neighborhood.
Salurinn, Kópavogur Concert Hall plays an important role in Icelandic music life, being the first specially-designed concert hall in Iceland. It has been highly praised for its exceptional acoustics.
15 locals recommend
Salurinn
6 HamraborgSalurinn, Kópavogur Concert Hall plays an important role in Icelandic music life, being the first specially-designed concert hall in Iceland. It has been highly praised for its exceptional acoustics.
