Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Sightseeing

This well known city landmark is in 5 min walking distance. From it´s viewing platform you are able to have a bird´s eye of the city.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
743 locals recommend
This well known city landmark is in 5 min walking distance. From it´s viewing platform you are able to have a bird´s eye of the city.
This museum is worth a visit and don´t forget to explore the small surrounding garden.
140 locals recommend
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 Njarðargata
140 locals recommend
This museum is worth a visit and don´t forget to explore the small surrounding garden.
The Nordic house is an Anvar Alto architectual jewel in the heart of Reykjavik and in summer has wonderful birdlife in the pond in front, good bistro inside.
53 locals recommend
Nordic House
11 Sæmundargata
53 locals recommend
The Nordic house is an Anvar Alto architectual jewel in the heart of Reykjavik and in summer has wonderful birdlife in the pond in front, good bistro inside.
A must visit, it´s the pride of the city this jewel of a building and the location is spectacular, take a stroll to the Sólfar ship a little further east.Across the bay is Viðey with Lennon´s memorial
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
535 locals recommend
A must visit, it´s the pride of the city this jewel of a building and the location is spectacular, take a stroll to the Sólfar ship a little further east.Across the bay is Viðey with Lennon´s memorial
There are a few operators doing tours out of Reykjavik harbour.
19 locals recommend
Whale Watching
19 locals recommend
There are a few operators doing tours out of Reykjavik harbour.
After visiting Hallgrimskirkja walk down Skolavordustigur, its a lovely street with lots of nice arts and crafts, restaurants, and a bookstore Maybe have a coffe at MOKKA on the way.
73 locals recommend
Skólavörðustígur
Skólavörðustígur
73 locals recommend
After visiting Hallgrimskirkja walk down Skolavordustigur, its a lovely street with lots of nice arts and crafts, restaurants, and a bookstore Maybe have a coffe at MOKKA on the way.

Everything Else

Take a stroll across the bridge and visit the National Museum
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 Suðurgata
393 locals recommend
Take a stroll across the bridge and visit the National Museum
Reykjavik´s swimming "palace", a retro building in 10 min walking distance. Probably some construction underway this summer as an outdoor pool is being added.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur
484 locals recommend
Reykjavik´s swimming "palace", a retro building in 10 min walking distance. Probably some construction underway this summer as an outdoor pool is being added.

Food Scene

One of the city´s most well known bistro/restaurant serving mostly produce form the sea....very charming
93 locals recommend
Þrír frakkar
14 Baldursgata
93 locals recommend
One of the city´s most well known bistro/restaurant serving mostly produce form the sea....very charming
One of the many sushi restaurants in town, it´s a nice one.
143 locals recommend
Sushi Social
5 Þingholtsstræti
143 locals recommend
One of the many sushi restaurants in town, it´s a nice one.
A lively and popular bar and good restaurant at your doorstep.Arrive early for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner.
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata
288 locals recommend
A lively and popular bar and good restaurant at your doorstep.Arrive early for happy hour or make a reservation for dinner.
If you like to have dinner at Kol make sure to have a reservation as with most eating establishments in the city during summer.
103 locals recommend
Kol Restaurant
40 Skólavörðustígur
103 locals recommend
If you like to have dinner at Kol make sure to have a reservation as with most eating establishments in the city during summer.
Another good restaurant in the neighbourhood
119 locals recommend
Sjávargrillið
14 Skólavörðustígur
119 locals recommend
Another good restaurant in the neighbourhood
Try a burger once, this joint is next to Slippbarinn.
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 locals recommend
Try a burger once, this joint is next to Slippbarinn.
Center of town, the Dómkirkja cathredal and Austurvolllur square with alot of outdoor restaurants, a very popular spot in summer.
88 locals recommend
Parliament House (Althingishus)
Kirkjutorg
88 locals recommend
Center of town, the Dómkirkja cathredal and Austurvolllur square with alot of outdoor restaurants, a very popular spot in summer.
A meeting place of the intellectuals, students and coffee enthusiasts
75 locals recommend
Mokka Kaffi
3A Skólavörðustígur
75 locals recommend
A meeting place of the intellectuals, students and coffee enthusiasts

Drinks & Nightlife

Have a drink at the extremely popular Slippbarinn at this hotel at the harbour before heading for dinner at one of the numerous restaurant in all price catagories in this area.
51 locals recommend
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 Mýrargata
51 locals recommend
Have a drink at the extremely popular Slippbarinn at this hotel at the harbour before heading for dinner at one of the numerous restaurant in all price catagories in this area.

Arts & Culture

Another museum worth a visit on your way to town, its situated next to the church at the pond.
166 locals recommend
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
166 locals recommend
Another museum worth a visit on your way to town, its situated next to the church at the pond.
And when in town take a look inside this former warehouse converted some years ago into a museum. Around there are plenty of bars, outside restaurants, music and dancing until late in the morning.
350 locals recommend
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata
350 locals recommend
And when in town take a look inside this former warehouse converted some years ago into a museum. Around there are plenty of bars, outside restaurants, music and dancing until late in the morning.
The swimming pool where I took my first strokes.. a 20 min walk, either through town passing the Catholic church or along Hringbraut and across pond. If your at a keen swimmer its no objection! is it!
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
458 locals recommend
The swimming pool where I took my first strokes.. a 20 min walk, either through town passing the Catholic church or along Hringbraut and across pond. If your at a keen swimmer its no objection! is it!

Shopping

In case you want to treat yourself to an Icelandic handknitted lopapeysa, this is a good place to look, they are made by local knitters.
55 locals recommend
The Handknitting Association of Iceland
19 Skólavörðustígur
55 locals recommend
In case you want to treat yourself to an Icelandic handknitted lopapeysa, this is a good place to look, they are made by local knitters.
This store in the oldest part of the city offers quality local art and crafts, take a look!
13 locals recommend
KRAUM
18 Laugavegur
13 locals recommend
This store in the oldest part of the city offers quality local art and crafts, take a look!