Guidebook for Reykjavik
Food Scene
Perlan is situated on the hill Öskjuhlíð where there had been hot water storage tanks for decades. In 1991 the tanks were updated and a hemispherical structure placed on top. Panorama view.
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Perlan
Perlan is situated on the hill Öskjuhlíð where there had been hot water storage tanks for decades. In 1991 the tanks were updated and a hemispherical structure placed on top. Panorama view.
The members of the Icelandic culinary team, Hrefna Rósa Sætran and Guðlaugur P. Frímannsson manage the Grillmarkaður kitchen. They seek to infuse creative culinary arts with Icelandic ingredients.
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Grillmarkaðurinn
2a LækjargataThe members of the Icelandic culinary team, Hrefna Rósa Sætran and Guðlaugur P. Frímannsson manage the Grillmarkaður kitchen. They seek to infuse creative culinary arts with Icelandic ingredients.
Hereford Steakhouse is located in the heart of the city on Laugavegur. The restaurant specialises in steaks of all kinds, with a modern and relaxed atmosphere.
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Hereford
53b LaugavegurHereford Steakhouse is located in the heart of the city on Laugavegur. The restaurant specialises in steaks of all kinds, with a modern and relaxed atmosphere.
Sushisamba offers a unique fusion of Japanese and South American cuisine combined with the freshness of Icelandic ingredients. The menu is created to fully capture and draw from those influences.
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Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiSushisamba offers a unique fusion of Japanese and South American cuisine combined with the freshness of Icelandic ingredients. The menu is created to fully capture and draw from those influences.
The restaurant serves fresh food that has been sourced from the best local farmers and fishermen. It’s prepared simply to showcase its flavours and colour, and served in a warm & welcoming atmosphere.
Satt Restaurant
52 NauthólsvegurThe restaurant serves fresh food that has been sourced from the best local farmers and fishermen. It’s prepared simply to showcase its flavours and colour, and served in a warm & welcoming atmosphere.
Italia is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Reykjavik and offers a varied menu of Italian specialities in a cozy atmosphere. It is centrally located in the heart of Laugavegur. Moderate prices.
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Ítalía veitingahús
8b FrakkastígurItalia is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Reykjavik and offers a varied menu of Italian specialities in a cozy atmosphere. It is centrally located in the heart of Laugavegur. Moderate prices.
Famous Illy coffee, delicious homemade cakes, breakfast and lunch available all day, cozy atmosphere and shiny happy people
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C is for Cookie
TýsgataFamous Illy coffee, delicious homemade cakes, breakfast and lunch available all day, cozy atmosphere and shiny happy people
The Noodle Station is a small place that offers a choice of three courses: noodle soup with beef, noodle soup with chicken and vegetarian noodle soup. Fast service, cheep and extremely good.
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Noodle Station
The Noodle Station is a small place that offers a choice of three courses: noodle soup with beef, noodle soup with chicken and vegetarian noodle soup. Fast service, cheep and extremely good.
One of the oldest cafés in Reykjavik, hidden away in a basement locale on Laugavegur. Grandmastyle interior and traditionalstyle cakes and other delicacies. Turns into a "vin de salle" at night.
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Tiu dropar Café
27 LaugavegurOne of the oldest cafés in Reykjavik, hidden away in a basement locale on Laugavegur. Grandmastyle interior and traditionalstyle cakes and other delicacies. Turns into a "vin de salle" at night.
Despite the name Fish Company (Fiskfélagið) serves up morsels from both sea and land - all with an international touch and adventurous spirit.
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Fiskmarkaðurinn
Despite the name Fish Company (Fiskfélagið) serves up morsels from both sea and land - all with an international touch and adventurous spirit.
Lækjarbrekka is a classic restaurant situated in one of the oldest buildings in the city. The building has a remarkable hisory and a diverse menu is offered, focusing on Icelandic ingredients.
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Lækjarbrekka
2 BankastrætiLækjarbrekka is a classic restaurant situated in one of the oldest buildings in the city. The building has a remarkable hisory and a diverse menu is offered, focusing on Icelandic ingredients.
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurFabulous food!
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurMagnificent seafood!
Everything Else
Architecture is one of the most visible expressions and crystalline structure was inspired by Icelandic landscapes and traditions. Its dramatic design captures and reflects with thrilling effect.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiArchitecture is one of the most visible expressions and crystalline structure was inspired by Icelandic landscapes and traditions. Its dramatic design captures and reflects with thrilling effect.
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurGreat indoor swimming pool.
Hegningarhúsið is the oldest prison in Iceland, founded in 1874. Its ancient architecture and basic construction make the jail unsuitable for present penal use.
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National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataHegningarhúsið is the oldest prison in Iceland, founded in 1874. Its ancient architecture and basic construction make the jail unsuitable for present penal use.
The Alþingi is the national parliament of Iceland. It is the oldest extant parliamentary institution in the world. The Althing was founded in 930 at Þingvellir.
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Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgThe Alþingi is the national parliament of Iceland. It is the oldest extant parliamentary institution in the world. The Althing was founded in 930 at Þingvellir.
Kolaportið is Iceland's only flea market. It takes place indoors close to the harbour. In Kolaportið you can buy everything from old records to liquorice and fermented shark.
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kolaportid
Kolaportið is Iceland's only flea market. It takes place indoors close to the harbour. In Kolaportið you can buy everything from old records to liquorice and fermented shark.
Quality bakery and café on Laugavegur, offering breads, rolls and sweet delicacies, as well as soups, sandwiches and salads.
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Sandholt
36 LaugavegurQuality bakery and café on Laugavegur, offering breads, rolls and sweet delicacies, as well as soups, sandwiches and salads.
Visit Reykjavik
11 TjarnargataThe official tourism website of the Reykjavik capital area.
Viðey Island is a unique site that combines history, culture and nature, and is only a few minutes away from the city by boat. The island is well suited for outdoor activities and hiking.
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Viðeyjarstofa
Viðey Island is a unique site that combines history, culture and nature, and is only a few minutes away from the city by boat. The island is well suited for outdoor activities and hiking.
In Iceland the sea is normally far too cold to tempt swimmers, but at Nautholsvik bay, a thermal beach has been created, where natural hot water flows out into the sea and you can frolic in the waves.
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
In Iceland the sea is normally far too cold to tempt swimmers, but at Nautholsvik bay, a thermal beach has been created, where natural hot water flows out into the sea and you can frolic in the waves.
Arts & Culture
Kjarvalsstaðir is devoted to paintings and sculpture by well established Icelandic and international artists and it offers a permanent exhibition of key works.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataKjarvalsstaðir is devoted to paintings and sculpture by well established Icelandic and international artists and it offers a permanent exhibition of key works.
The house is the venue for front row activities in the Icelandic cultural calendar. The house maintains a library and the Nordic Region in Focus information service.
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Nordic House
11 SæmundargataThe house is the venue for front row activities in the Icelandic cultural calendar. The house maintains a library and the Nordic Region in Focus information service.
The Museum possesses the largest art collection in Iceland and the most voluminous gallery space to be found amongst the country's galleries. Twenty exhibitions are run every year.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataThe Museum possesses the largest art collection in Iceland and the most voluminous gallery space to be found amongst the country's galleries. Twenty exhibitions are run every year.
The Culture House thus serves as a common centre for Icelandic cultural heritage institutions with high-quality exhibitions on selected national treasures.
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The Culture House
15 HverfisgataThe Culture House thus serves as a common centre for Icelandic cultural heritage institutions with high-quality exhibitions on selected national treasures.
Sightseeing
Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church in Iceland and rises buildings across the capital Reykjavik. The tower is 73 meters high and you can enjoy the view over the city, channel and blue mountains.
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Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church in Iceland and rises buildings across the capital Reykjavik. The tower is 73 meters high and you can enjoy the view over the city, channel and blue mountains.
Tjörnin is a small lake located in downtown Reykjavík, next to the City Hall and the National Gallery. Tjörnin is a favourite with the locals who go there to feed the ducks, swans and geese.
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Tjörnin
Tjörnin is a small lake located in downtown Reykjavík, next to the City Hall and the National Gallery. Tjörnin is a favourite with the locals who go there to feed the ducks, swans and geese.
The Icelandic Phallological Museum contains a collection of more than two hundred and fifteen penises and penile parts belonging to almost all the land and sea mammals that can be found in Iceland.
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Icelandic Phallological Museum
2 KalkofnsvegurThe Icelandic Phallological Museum contains a collection of more than two hundred and fifteen penises and penile parts belonging to almost all the land and sea mammals that can be found in Iceland.
Shopping
Laugavegur is the main shopping street and just 3 minutes away.
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurLaugavegur is the main shopping street and just 3 minutes away.
Mál og Menning
Mal & Menning, the large bookstore on Laugavegur
Outerwear clothing, outdoor gear, winter wear & clothes, outdoor apparel by 66North, Iceland Clothing since 1926.
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66 North
11 MiðhraunOuterwear clothing, outdoor gear, winter wear & clothes, outdoor apparel by 66North, Iceland Clothing since 1926.
Essentials
10-11
11 Austurstræti10-11 is open 24/7 every day of the week.
Drinks & Nightlife
Café Rosenberg is a popular music bar down town Reykjavík.
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Rosenberg
27 KlapparstígurCafé Rosenberg is a popular music bar down town Reykjavík.
B5 is very popular amongst the glossy VIP crowd. This is one of very few places in Reykjavík with a strict dresscode and 2 VIP lounges. Put on a suit or dress and heels and expect top of the charts music.
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B5
B5 is very popular amongst the glossy VIP crowd. This is one of very few places in Reykjavík with a strict dresscode and 2 VIP lounges. Put on a suit or dress and heels and expect top of the charts music.