Guidebook for Reykjavík
Shopping
Kringlan
The best location for boutiques and design shops. Beware of touristy puffin shops! I especially recommend Yeoman, Kiosk, Mia, 16a and Hrím. For music check out Smekkleysa and 12 tónar. There's a lot more though. Start at the top (which is technically the bottom) and work your way down. Also check out Skólavörðustígur which leads up to Hallgrímskirkja (church). Some of the shops I've recommended are there. And if you get hungry there are plenty of restaurants and café's to choose from.
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe best location for boutiques and design shops. Beware of touristy puffin shops! I especially recommend Yeoman, Kiosk, Mia, 16a and Hrím. For music check out Smekkleysa and 12 tónar. There's a lot more though. Start at the top (which is technically the bottom) and work your way down. Also check out Skólavörðustígur which leads up to Hallgrímskirkja (church). Some of the shops I've recommended are there. And if you get hungry there are plenty of restaurants and café's to choose from.
Arts & Culture
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataReykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataReykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
105 SigtúnParks & Nature
Not your conventional beach. Get ready for the cold Atlantic followed by a hot hot tub. It's good for circulation and your mood!
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Not your conventional beach. Get ready for the cold Atlantic followed by a hot hot tub. It's good for circulation and your mood!
Botanical garden with lovely café (café only open in summertime though). Next to Laugardalslaug swimming pool.
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Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataBotanical garden with lovely café (café only open in summertime though). Next to Laugardalslaug swimming pool.
Food Scene
Passion Reykjavík
Brauð & Co
11 FákafenThe best bakery in the country, hands down.
Fast food but healthy. Indian/Arabic inspired. The saffran chicken is to die for.
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Saffran
74 ÁlfheimarFast food but healthy. Indian/Arabic inspired. The saffran chicken is to die for.
Essentials
Bónus
NB this store is not open on Sundays.
Liquor store. Not open on Sundays or official holidays. Closes at 8pm on Mon-Fri and 6pm on Saturdays.
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Vínbúðin
5 SkeifanLiquor store. Not open on Sundays or official holidays. Closes at 8pm on Mon-Fri and 6pm on Saturdays.
Entertainment & Activities
Concerts and shows. Check out harpa.is and tix.is for tickets. The building itself is stunning. There's a restaurant at the top if you want to splurge on a fancy dinner.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiConcerts and shows. Check out harpa.is and tix.is for tickets. The building itself is stunning. There's a restaurant at the top if you want to splurge on a fancy dinner.
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
A farm animal zoo for the young ones.