Guidebook for Kópavogur
Food Scene
Mosfellsbakarí
58-60 HáaleitisbrautMy favourite bakery
Pure Deli
48 UrðarhvarfHealthy restaurant which offer brunch and dinner.
Very close by
A real hidden gem for the fish of day, they always get it perfect every time
56 locals recommend
Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurA real hidden gem for the fish of day, they always get it perfect every time
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Highly recommended for fish and sushi
It is a bar and the burgers are really good.
If you like blue cheese, order Gleymér ei (forget me not ;))
44 locals recommend
Vitabar
21 BergþórugataIt is a bar and the burgers are really good.
If you like blue cheese, order Gleymér ei (forget me not ;))
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music from 22.
It is always very fun place be at
40 locals recommend
Den Danske Kro ( Danska Kráin )
3 IngólfsstrætiLive music from 22.
It is always very fun place be at
One of the most popular places to party.
Recommend arriving before 23:00 if you don´t want to wait in line for 30-60 minutes.
10 locals recommend
Hverfisbarinn
One of the most popular places to party.
Recommend arriving before 23:00 if you don´t want to wait in line for 30-60 minutes.
Sightseeing
Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland.
Admission to the church is free. Admission to the tower is ISK 1000 - ISK 100 for the children (7-16)
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland.
Admission to the church is free. Admission to the tower is ISK 1000 - ISK 100 for the children (7-16)
A must-visit for any tourist, not only for the world-class museum but also for its incredible architecture, and amazing panoramic views of Reykjavík
455 locals recommend
Perlan
A must-visit for any tourist, not only for the world-class museum but also for its incredible architecture, and amazing panoramic views of Reykjavík
Parks & Nature
All around Ellidavatn is the nature and just located bleow the house :)
23 locals recommend
Lake Ellidavatn
All around Ellidavatn is the nature and just located bleow the house :)
Lake Vifilsstadavatn
Close by are horses which you can pet
Sundlaugin Versölum (Salalaug)
Swimming pool with great hot tubs
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataA perfect stop for art lovers
Old history meets different culture
Cozy coffee shop at the place
35 locals recommend
The Culture House
15 HverfisgataOld history meets different culture
Cozy coffee shop at the place
Borgarbókasafnið | Menningarhús Gerðubergi
GerdubergMulti culture house
Shopping
Smáralind
1 HagasmáriWhere Icelanders shop :)
Most stunning jewellery shop downtown.
Ask to see where the magic happens and you get to see the workshop.
Gullkúnst Helgu
49 LaugavegurMost stunning jewellery shop downtown.
Ask to see where the magic happens and you get to see the workshop.
Buy wool sweaters from the people who makes them.
They are making them in store
55 locals recommend
The Handknitting Association of Iceland
19 SkólavörðustígurBuy wool sweaters from the people who makes them.
They are making them in store
Essentials
Bónus
ÖgurhvarfCheapest grocery store in Iceland