Food Scene
A great combination of bakery and a restaurant, the only bakery I know of who also serves wine.
Cool location with great view of the ocean.
Really recommend their Avacado salad.
Go there for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Cuisine: Cafe, European, French, Belgian, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly
50 locals recommend
Brikk
1b NorðurbakkiA great combination of bakery and a restaurant, the only bakery I know of who also serves wine.
Cool location with great view of the ocean.
Really recommend their Avacado salad.
Go there for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Cuisine: Cafe, European, French, Belgian, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly
A great restaurant and good for groups.
Go there for brunch, lunch, dinner and/or drinks.
69 locals recommend
Von mathús
75 StrandgataA great restaurant and good for groups.
Go there for brunch, lunch, dinner and/or drinks.
Good food and prices.
Go there for lunch or dinner.
Cuisine: Seafood, European, Soups, Scandinavian, Gluten Free Options
30 locals recommend
Tilveran
1 LinnetsstígurGood food and prices.
Go there for lunch or dinner.
Cuisine: Seafood, European, Soups, Scandinavian, Gluten Free Options
Pallett
75 StrandgataGood brunch and cozy place.
Definitely go there at least once :)
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome trips in beautiful surroundings with nice and experienced staff.
19 locals recommend
Ishestar Horse Riding Centre
26 SörlaskeiðAwesome trips in beautiful surroundings with nice and experienced staff.
The best swimming pool, especially for families, in the capital area. This is my absolute favorite, with indoor slide and shallow pool for the younger kids. This is a short walk from here.
34 locals recommend
Ásvallalaug
The best swimming pool, especially for families, in the capital area. This is my absolute favorite, with indoor slide and shallow pool for the younger kids. This is a short walk from here.
A good swimming pool, this is more popular with the kids in the summer as it's got better outdoor area than Ásvallalaug.
65 locals recommend
Suðurbæjarlaug
77 HringbrautA good swimming pool, this is more popular with the kids in the summer as it's got better outdoor area than Ásvallalaug.
Arts & Culture
Fjörukráin
1-3 VikingastrætiThere are a few cool carvings and artwork, plus a Restaurant to enjoy.
Parks & Nature
A fun hiking trail with absolutely stunning views!
About 10-15 minute drive to the trail, this hike is suitable for families and is relatively short.
23 locals recommend
Helgafell
A fun hiking trail with absolutely stunning views!
About 10-15 minute drive to the trail, this hike is suitable for families and is relatively short.
This is one of my favorite spots, one of the most beautiful lakes near the capital area. Parking space right next to the trail which is very accessible and suits all groups and families.
The story goes that in this lake there lived a mythical creature, Nykur which is kind of like a gray horse but it's hoofs are backwards. This creature was said to live in lakes but walk to land to try and seduce people to ride it's back and would then run to the lake.
41 locals recommend
Hvaleyrarvatn
This is one of my favorite spots, one of the most beautiful lakes near the capital area. Parking space right next to the trail which is very accessible and suits all groups and families.
The story goes that in this lake there lived a mythical creature, Nykur which is kind of like a gray horse but it's hoofs are backwards. This creature was said to live in lakes but walk to land to try and seduce people to ride it's back and would then run to the lake.
This is a nature reserve and among the species to take home is the horned grebe (Podiceps auritus). You can walk from here to the pond, which you can then walk around.
13 locals recommend
Ástjörn
This is a nature reserve and among the species to take home is the horned grebe (Podiceps auritus). You can walk from here to the pond, which you can then walk around.
Walk from our place to Ástjörn, a nature reserve, and then continue up the trail. On top of the mountain there is a periscope, besides the amazing view of course. Suitable for families.
6 locals recommend
Ásfjall
Walk from our place to Ástjörn, a nature reserve, and then continue up the trail. On top of the mountain there is a periscope, besides the amazing view of course. Suitable for families.
This is such a beautiful, small park, popular for weddings and you will see why. It is surrounded by lava, thought to be the home of Elves and Hidden people.
82 locals recommend
Hellisgerdi Park
3 HellisgataThis is such a beautiful, small park, popular for weddings and you will see why. It is surrounded by lava, thought to be the home of Elves and Hidden people.
Essentials
This is the local Krónan grocery store, rather small but ok for most things.
90 locals recommend
Krónan
HvaleyrarbrautThis is the local Krónan grocery store, rather small but ok for most things.
This grocery store is close by, you can walk there. It's the cheapest option to do groceries.
85 locals recommend
Bónus
HelluhraunThis grocery store is close by, you can walk there. It's the cheapest option to do groceries.
This is my favorite grocery store, a bit further away than the other two but definitely worth it.
90 locals recommend
Krónan
HvaleyrarbrautThis is my favorite grocery store, a bit further away than the other two but definitely worth it.
Apótek Hafnarfjarđar
13, 221 SelhellaThis pharmacy is close by.
Restaurant around the Capital Area
Von mathús
75 StrandgataTilveran
1 LinnetsstígurCastello Pizzeria
13 DalshraunGamla vínhúsið
VesturgataFjörukráin
1-3 VikingastrætiBan Kunn
TjarnarvellirSubway
121 HringbrautDominos Pizza
13 FlatahraunPizzan
11 StrandgataTuk Tuk Thai
13 Fjarðargata