Guidebook for Reykjavik
Sightseeing
Designed in 1937, construction finally finished in 1986. Hallgrímskirkja Church is Reykjavík’s main landmark, with its distinct tower which can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. A trip to the top offers great views all over the city and its surroundings.
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Hallgrimskirkja
Designed in 1937, construction finally finished in 1986. Hallgrímskirkja Church is Reykjavík’s main landmark, with its distinct tower which can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. A trip to the top offers great views all over the city and its surroundings.
The main shopping street, Laugavegur, is also the place to go for Reykjavík’s nightlife. Formerly, shops and bars were mainly to be found on this particular street, but these days they have spread over the area around as well. Skólavörðustígur, leading up to Hallgrímskirkja Church and Austurstræti, near The Icelandic Parliament, are honourable mentions.
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe main shopping street, Laugavegur, is also the place to go for Reykjavík’s nightlife. Formerly, shops and bars were mainly to be found on this particular street, but these days they have spread over the area around as well. Skólavörðustígur, leading up to Hallgrímskirkja Church and Austurstræti, near The Icelandic Parliament, are honourable mentions.
Arts & Culture
“Sólfar”, the steel sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, is probably one of Iceland’s most famous pieces of art. With amazing mountain-view, this Viking-ship-like sculpture is one of Reykjavík’s most popular photo spots.
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Sun Voyager
“Sólfar”, the steel sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, is probably one of Iceland’s most famous pieces of art. With amazing mountain-view, this Viking-ship-like sculpture is one of Reykjavík’s most popular photo spots.
Formally opened in 2011, Harpa has become one of Reykjavík’s signature landmarks. Its glass dome, designed by the artist Olafur Eliasson, is a breathtaking structure, whether being viewed from the inside or outside. If you can, do catch a show in the impressive “Eldborg”, the largest music hall. Either way, a visit to Harpa is well worth your time.
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Harpa station
KalkofnsvegurFormally opened in 2011, Harpa has become one of Reykjavík’s signature landmarks. Its glass dome, designed by the artist Olafur Eliasson, is a breathtaking structure, whether being viewed from the inside or outside. If you can, do catch a show in the impressive “Eldborg”, the largest music hall. Either way, a visit to Harpa is well worth your time.
Entertainment & Activities
Tales from Iceland has on display a series of short video documentaries on Iceland, its nature, its culture, and its people. The footage is produced from visitors videos, as well as tv news and other professionals. A typical visit will take between one and one and a half hour.
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Tales from Iceland
37 SnorrabrautTales from Iceland has on display a series of short video documentaries on Iceland, its nature, its culture, and its people. The footage is produced from visitors videos, as well as tv news and other professionals. A typical visit will take between one and one and a half hour.
Klambratún is a park where you can walk around or go for a picnic if the weather is good. They have frisbee golf (if you haven't tried it, just imagine golf but with frisbees), jogging paths and beach volleyball!
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Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiKlambratún is a park where you can walk around or go for a picnic if the weather is good. They have frisbee golf (if you haven't tried it, just imagine golf but with frisbees), jogging paths and beach volleyball!
Everything Else
The Settlement Exhibition draws focus on the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík, with some of the fragments found dating before 871 AD. These artifacts were originally discovered during building constructions in 2001. A longhouse from the 10th century was discovered, with the hall and a wall fragment now both carefully preserved at their original location.
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The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiThe Settlement Exhibition draws focus on the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík, with some of the fragments found dating before 871 AD. These artifacts were originally discovered during building constructions in 2001. A longhouse from the 10th century was discovered, with the hall and a wall fragment now both carefully preserved at their original location.
Essentials
Bónus
11-13 SkipholtA budget grocery store within two minutes walking distance.
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurA budget grocery store within three minutes walking distance.
Getting Around
Hlemmur is Reykjavik's main bus station. It is where you will catch a bus in any direction. Go to bus.is to for further information, including an interactive map that tells you where the buses are located at any time.
Hlemmur Square has recently been completely renovated with an upmarket food court that offers restaurant fare, a great bakery, a rather unique ice cream maker as well as a cofee chop, ethnic restaurants and pubs.
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Hlemmur
Hlemmur is Reykjavik's main bus station. It is where you will catch a bus in any direction. Go to bus.is to for further information, including an interactive map that tells you where the buses are located at any time.
Hlemmur Square has recently been completely renovated with an upmarket food court that offers restaurant fare, a great bakery, a rather unique ice cream maker as well as a cofee chop, ethnic restaurants and pubs.
Food Scene
This is a bus station that has been converted into a food market. Hlemmur Square was completely renovated and now offers restaurant fare, a great bakery, a rather unique ice cream maker as well as a cofee chop, ethnic restaurants and pubs. It is at the start of the main shopping street, Laugavegur. And it is only two minutes walk from the apartment!
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurThis is a bus station that has been converted into a food market. Hlemmur Square was completely renovated and now offers restaurant fare, a great bakery, a rather unique ice cream maker as well as a cofee chop, ethnic restaurants and pubs. It is at the start of the main shopping street, Laugavegur. And it is only two minutes walk from the apartment!