Guidebook for Reykjavík
Entertainment & Activities
If there is one thing that is a must when visiting Iceland it is to go to the swimmingpool. The retro style Vesturbaejarlaug (1961) is newly renovated.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataIf there is one thing that is a must when visiting Iceland it is to go to the swimmingpool. The retro style Vesturbaejarlaug (1961) is newly renovated.
Grandagarður 21
21 GrandagarðurHere you can get the best icecream in town.
Arts & Culture
Harpa – Iceland’s answer to the Sydney Opera House.
When I first walked into the main concert hall named Eldborg I felt like I was inside an active volcanic crater - It was just amazing.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa – Iceland’s answer to the Sydney Opera House.
When I first walked into the main concert hall named Eldborg I felt like I was inside an active volcanic crater - It was just amazing.
Þúfa (Tussock) is an artwork of Ólöf Norðdal. Over 4,500 tons of ground material went into the making of Þúfa, which rises 8 meters up in the air, and is 26 meters wide. It is fun to walk up there.
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Þúfa
NorðurslóðÞúfa (Tussock) is an artwork of Ólöf Norðdal. Over 4,500 tons of ground material went into the making of Þúfa, which rises 8 meters up in the air, and is 26 meters wide. It is fun to walk up there.
Essentials
Melabudin is a small family owned grocery store. They have very good fish and meat counter with varied offerings from around the country's best farmers. If Björk is in town you may even spot her there
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Hagamelur
HagamelurMelabudin is a small family owned grocery store. They have very good fish and meat counter with varied offerings from around the country's best farmers. If Björk is in town you may even spot her there
VÍÐIR
79 SólvallagataOne of many groceries stores, not as exspencive as Melabudin.
Food Scene
Iða Zimsen is my favorite cafe in a old restored house. It is also a bookstore so you can sip your coffee and look at magazines. They have free internet.
Vesturgata 2a
GrófinIða Zimsen is my favorite cafe in a old restored house. It is also a bookstore so you can sip your coffee and look at magazines. They have free internet.
Slippbarinn connected to Hotel Marina has great brunch. On their menu they have fish in a pan, if it's cod I love it. It is also a popular bar in the evening. They have funny tree people sculptures.
Mýrargata 2
2 MýrargataSlippbarinn connected to Hotel Marina has great brunch. On their menu they have fish in a pan, if it's cod I love it. It is also a popular bar in the evening. They have funny tree people sculptures.
In my opinion Gandhi is the best Indian restaurant in town. Once incide you are transferred to India.
Pósthússtræti
PósthússtrætiIn my opinion Gandhi is the best Indian restaurant in town. Once incide you are transferred to India.
Uppsalir
I often sit down with friends at Uppsalir for a bear or a light meal.
If you want to try out some Icelandic specialities this is the place. On the menu you can find whale meat and sea bird entrees. The smoked puffin is great. You need to book a table.
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Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataIf you want to try out some Icelandic specialities this is the place. On the menu you can find whale meat and sea bird entrees. The smoked puffin is great. You need to book a table.
The food is very good, I always order the fish. The restaurant gets great review on Trip advisor.
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Fiskmarkaðurinn
The food is very good, I always order the fish. The restaurant gets great review on Trip advisor.
Te & Kaffi
11 SkólavörðustígurThey have good coffee and tea and free wifi.
Everything Else
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is the closest flybus stop for the apartment.
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Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataIcelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is the closest flybus stop for the apartment.
Heilsugæslan Miðbæ
7, 101 VesturgataThe Health Clinic
Drinks & Nightlife
Næsti bar (The next bar) is popular among artists and actors.
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Ingólfsstræti
IngólfsstrætiNæsti bar (The next bar) is popular among artists and actors.
Sightseeing
Fiskislóð 23
23 FiskislóðBrand new exhibit about the whales of Iceland.
The cathedral was consecrated on the 23rd July 1929 by Pope Pius XIs special envoy, Cardinal van Rossum.
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Cattedrale di Cristo Re
The cathedral was consecrated on the 23rd July 1929 by Pope Pius XIs special envoy, Cardinal van Rossum.
On Grandagardur, next to a working harbor, you will find artist workshops, Saga Museum, Maritime Museum and AURORA
Northern Lights Center. At the far end of the Harbor you can walk up on ÞÚFA artwok.
Grandagarður
GrandagarðurOn Grandagardur, next to a working harbor, you will find artist workshops, Saga Museum, Maritime Museum and AURORA
Northern Lights Center. At the far end of the Harbor you can walk up on ÞÚFA artwok.
Hunting Northen Lights? If the auroras are strong they can be seen from our house, but for a more spectacular show, away from city-light pollution, go down to the Grótta lighthouse in Seltjarnarnes
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Grótta
8 SuðurströndHunting Northen Lights? If the auroras are strong they can be seen from our house, but for a more spectacular show, away from city-light pollution, go down to the Grótta lighthouse in Seltjarnarnes