Guidebook for Reykjavík
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor Swimming pool with hot tubs, saunas and water slides. Must see!
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurOutdoor Swimming pool with hot tubs, saunas and water slides. Must see!
The ice skating rink in Laugardalur is suited for the ice-hockey and figure skating. The venue is indoor and is used for practice, competitions and the general public.
30 locals recommend
Ice Rink Laugardalur - Skautahöllin í Laugardal
VesturlandsvegurThe ice skating rink in Laugardalur is suited for the ice-hockey and figure skating. The venue is indoor and is used for practice, competitions and the general public.
A nice public playground. Here you can find Soccer/Football Field, basketball courts, kids swings, climbing/hanging structures.
Langholtsskóli
A nice public playground. Here you can find Soccer/Football Field, basketball courts, kids swings, climbing/hanging structures.
Everything Else
Here you´ll find: Bónus: cheapest grocery store in iceland, Gray Line: travel agency and day tour operator, Reebok fitness: a great place to workout, Dýraríkið: Pet store, Jói Fel gourmet bakery shop
CrossFit Katla
Here you´ll find: Bónus: cheapest grocery store in iceland, Gray Line: travel agency and day tour operator, Reebok fitness: a great place to workout, Dýraríkið: Pet store, Jói Fel gourmet bakery shop
Austurvöllur is a public square in Reykjavík. The square is a popular gathering place for the citizens of Reykjavík, and especially so during good weather.
84 locals recommend
Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiAusturvöllur is a public square in Reykjavík. The square is a popular gathering place for the citizens of Reykjavík, and especially so during good weather.
On a warm sunny day Nauthólsvík beach is a favorite among the people of Reykjavík. The beach is not well populated during non-summer days but still a great place to visit.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
On a warm sunny day Nauthólsvík beach is a favorite among the people of Reykjavík. The beach is not well populated during non-summer days but still a great place to visit.
Archery is practiced like a bowling. Anyone can to it, walk in the street and engage in archery at any time between 12-22. It´s not just for the pros, archery is fun
7 locals recommend
Bogfimisetrið ehf
DugguvogurArchery is practiced like a bowling. Anyone can to it, walk in the street and engage in archery at any time between 12-22. It´s not just for the pros, archery is fun
Passion Reykjavík
Lovely bakery and ice cream store
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe (and perhaps even the world), where guests can learn about the ... It is truly a giant experience.
169 locals recommend
Whales of Iceland
Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe (and perhaps even the world), where guests can learn about the ... It is truly a giant experience.
The popular Laugarásbíó cinema. You can go the Laugarsbíó website and see what films they have at the moment.
32 locals recommend
Laugarásbíó
The popular Laugarásbíó cinema. You can go the Laugarsbíó website and see what films they have at the moment.
Heyrnarhjálp
111 LangholtsvegurPlace where you can clean your clothes
Sightseeing
The botanic Garden has beautiful collection of living plants
165 locals recommend
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataThe botanic Garden has beautiful collection of living plants
Seltjarnarnes peninsula is a perfect place for taking long nature walks to enjoy the amazing sunsets and ocean landscapes. This place is also known for rich bird life and a a picturesque lighthouse.
118 locals recommend
Grótta
8 SuðurströndSeltjarnarnes peninsula is a perfect place for taking long nature walks to enjoy the amazing sunsets and ocean landscapes. This place is also known for rich bird life and a a picturesque lighthouse.
The museum offers a variety of fascinating exhibition and one permanent display the story of Icelandic past from the medieval days of Viking settlements
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe museum offers a variety of fascinating exhibition and one permanent display the story of Icelandic past from the medieval days of Viking settlements
Apart from it being a beautiful place to walk with stunning views across the bey to mount Esja, the old Harbor are where the majority of marine activities happens (whale watching, puffin tours etc.)
15 locals recommend
Old Harbour Souvenirs
5c GeirsgataApart from it being a beautiful place to walk with stunning views across the bey to mount Esja, the old Harbor are where the majority of marine activities happens (whale watching, puffin tours etc.)
Harpa concert hall and conference centre. Harpa is a beautiful glass building with good public toilets.
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa concert hall and conference centre. Harpa is a beautiful glass building with good public toilets.
Hallgrímskirkja church is Reykjavík main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja church is Reykjavík main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city.
Perlan
Stunning panoramic view over Reykjavík and good ice-cream
Enjoy a short trip with ferry service to the lovely island of Viðey, situated just of the coast of Reykjavík. In Viðey you can enjoy art by Yoko Ono (the imagine peace tower), Milestones project etc.
22 locals recommend
Viðey Ferry Terminal
Enjoy a short trip with ferry service to the lovely island of Viðey, situated just of the coast of Reykjavík. In Viðey you can enjoy art by Yoko Ono (the imagine peace tower), Milestones project etc.
Experience the most historical figures & major events in the icelandic history. From the time of the earliest Icelandic settlers. History is brought to life in a unique and exciting way.
61 locals recommend
Saga Museum
Experience the most historical figures & major events in the icelandic history. From the time of the earliest Icelandic settlers. History is brought to life in a unique and exciting way.
As part of the exhibition the construction of Viking Age buildings is explained using multimedia technology and enhanced with computer technology to provide an insight of what life was like.
15 locals recommend
Aðalstræti
AðalstrætiAs part of the exhibition the construction of Viking Age buildings is explained using multimedia technology and enhanced with computer technology to provide an insight of what life was like.
Full on detail of the development of Iceland's major industry from basic early coastal fishing to the sophisticated present day.
70 locals recommend
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurFull on detail of the development of Iceland's major industry from basic early coastal fishing to the sophisticated present day.
Þúfa is basically a small man made hill, 26 meters in diameter and 8 meters high, with stone steps to reach the top. On the top you’ll find a small fishing shed with different types of fish hanging
41 locals recommend
Þúfa
NorðurslóðÞúfa is basically a small man made hill, 26 meters in diameter and 8 meters high, with stone steps to reach the top. On the top you’ll find a small fishing shed with different types of fish hanging
Food Scene
Saffran
74 ÁlfheimarHealthy restaurant / take away. Reasonable priced
Never tried myself but my guests are usually really happy with the food there.
29 locals recommend
Icelandic Fish and Chips
11 TryggvagataNever tried myself but my guests are usually really happy with the food there.
It is small and not to fancy but clean and the food is amazing and the prices are good.
Laugarásvegur
It is small and not to fancy but clean and the food is amazing and the prices are good.
If you want to experience real Icelandic food then Matur og drykkur Restaurant is totally worth the visit. The staff is friendly an the food is amazing
100 locals recommend
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurIf you want to experience real Icelandic food then Matur og drykkur Restaurant is totally worth the visit. The staff is friendly an the food is amazing
Tokyo sushi
ÁlfheimarExcellent sushi restaurant
Popular hot do stand by the swimming pool. Try the French hotdog
22 locals recommend
Pylsuvagninn Laugardal
30c SundlaugavegurPopular hot do stand by the swimming pool. Try the French hotdog
Here you can have three variations of Pad Thai Noodles (chicken, shrimp, vegetarian). IT´s moderately greasy feel good food done correctly
20 locals recommend
Pad Thai Noodles
ÁlfheimarHere you can have three variations of Pad Thai Noodles (chicken, shrimp, vegetarian). IT´s moderately greasy feel good food done correctly
Essentials
24/7 grocery store offering everything from food to cosmetics and home appliances. Food is expensive-ish – other things are mid-range.
107 locals recommend
Hagkaup
15 Faxafen24/7 grocery store offering everything from food to cosmetics and home appliances. Food is expensive-ish – other things are mid-range.
Víðir grocery store offers fresher fruit and vegetables than most of the other stores and wide rang of healthier options. It is a bit more expensive than the budget stores but still resonable
16 locals recommend
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108 SkeifanVíðir grocery store offers fresher fruit and vegetables than most of the other stores and wide rang of healthier options. It is a bit more expensive than the budget stores but still resonable
Probably Icelands smallest grocery store. Family owned and a bit expensive. Although a nice experience
Skipasund
SkipasundProbably Icelands smallest grocery store. Family owned and a bit expensive. Although a nice experience
Shopping
Útilíf
74 ÁlfheimarOne of Reykjavíks major sports and outdoors equipment shops