Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
They have great, healthy food and a lovely cafe with organic freshly ground coffee.
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Gló
17 EngjateigurThey have great, healthy food and a lovely cafe with organic freshly ground coffee.
Definitely beats any cinnamon roll you´ll ever had. Worth a visit. It’s nice to see the bakers bake whilst you’re inside too! Only use organic or local ingredients and the best sourdough bread you will get (Sandholt bakery second).
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Brauð & Co
11 FákafenDefinitely beats any cinnamon roll you´ll ever had. Worth a visit. It’s nice to see the bakers bake whilst you’re inside too! Only use organic or local ingredients and the best sourdough bread you will get (Sandholt bakery second).
Drinks & Nightlife
They serve a fantastic, local beer named Kaldi, which is brewed in Northern Iceland in limited quantities.
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Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurThey serve a fantastic, local beer named Kaldi, which is brewed in Northern Iceland in limited quantities.
Parks & Nature
A hidden gem in Reykjavík only a 15-18 min walk away! t
Elliðaárdalur valley is a peaceful recreation area that not many travellers know about or visit. If you have some extra time we totally recommend a visit to this oasis of the outskirt of the city. It's easy to reach by foot or you can take the car (5 min drive to Rafstöðvarvegur parking lot). This pearl is ideal if you want to enjoy some outdoor like walking or explore the forest and wild flowers, enjoy river and waterfalls or just relax and maybe do some picnic on a sunny day. There are plenty of little paths leading you through the valley. There are even wild rabbits jumping around so a perfect place for family of all ages.
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Elliðaárdalur
A hidden gem in Reykjavík only a 15-18 min walk away! t
Elliðaárdalur valley is a peaceful recreation area that not many travellers know about or visit. If you have some extra time we totally recommend a visit to this oasis of the outskirt of the city. It's easy to reach by foot or you can take the car (5 min drive to Rafstöðvarvegur parking lot). This pearl is ideal if you want to enjoy some outdoor like walking or explore the forest and wild flowers, enjoy river and waterfalls or just relax and maybe do some picnic on a sunny day. There are plenty of little paths leading you through the valley. There are even wild rabbits jumping around so a perfect place for family of all ages.
Arts & Culture
Árbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957. Árbær is now an open air museum with more than 20 buildings which form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavik.
Árbær Open Air Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles of the past in Reykjavík and during summer visitors can see domestic animals. There are many exhibitions and events held at the Museum which highlight specific periods in Reykjavik's history. These include toy exhibition, vintage car displays, and much more. There is something for everyone at Árbær Open Air Museum.
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Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurÁrbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957. Árbær is now an open air museum with more than 20 buildings which form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavik.
Árbær Open Air Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles of the past in Reykjavík and during summer visitors can see domestic animals. There are many exhibitions and events held at the Museum which highlight specific periods in Reykjavik's history. These include toy exhibition, vintage car displays, and much more. There is something for everyone at Árbær Open Air Museum.
Essentials
Bonus Iceland is the best for range of options/price
Although there are multiple different places to shop for Iceland groceries, you are going to want to shop at Bonus Iceland whenever possible. Bonus Iclenad stores are easy to find because they are bright yellow with a huge pink pig logo. Bonus Iceland stores are mostly located near Reykjavik/surrounding area, with a few in west Iceland. As a result of their affordability, Bonus Reykjavik stores are one of the most popular supermarkets in Reykjavik.
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Bónus
Bonus Iceland is the best for range of options/price
Although there are multiple different places to shop for Iceland groceries, you are going to want to shop at Bonus Iceland whenever possible. Bonus Iclenad stores are easy to find because they are bright yellow with a huge pink pig logo. Bonus Iceland stores are mostly located near Reykjavik/surrounding area, with a few in west Iceland. As a result of their affordability, Bonus Reykjavik stores are one of the most popular supermarkets in Reykjavik.
The only place to buy wine in Iceland is in state run stores called Vínbúðinn (the wine store). Here’s a link to their English website where you can find all the info you need http://www.vinbudin.is/english/heim.aspx681
Our advise is that you should stock up on alcohol in the airport duty free store, it’s your cheapest option by far.
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Vínbúðin
2 SkútuvogurThe only place to buy wine in Iceland is in state run stores called Vínbúðinn (the wine store). Here’s a link to their English website where you can find all the info you need http://www.vinbudin.is/english/heim.aspx681
Our advise is that you should stock up on alcohol in the airport duty free store, it’s your cheapest option by far.
Grocery shop that is open 24 hours. Consider this the Marks and Spencer of Iceland. They sell clothes but they also sell groceries and everything is laid out nice and neat with a premium feel to it. Excellent for getting some snacks or anything you want. It has lots of variety but is a bit exspensive if you are on a budget we recomend Bónus.
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Hagkaup
15 FaxafenGrocery shop that is open 24 hours. Consider this the Marks and Spencer of Iceland. They sell clothes but they also sell groceries and everything is laid out nice and neat with a premium feel to it. Excellent for getting some snacks or anything you want. It has lots of variety but is a bit exspensive if you are on a budget we recomend Bónus.
Getting Around
Reykjavik Rent a Car
2 Knarrarvogur2 min to walk there from the flat.
Shopping
Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík. Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 180 shops, a selection of places to eat and a range of services.
At Kringlan you will find everything from a public library and a cinema to some of the finest fashion shops and restaurants in town. We are situated in the heart of Reykjavík, but don’t worry - there’s plenty of parking space.
Make the most of shopping in our warm and relaxing environment. You’ll always find what you’re looking for in Kringlan!
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Kringlan
Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík. Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 180 shops, a selection of places to eat and a range of services.
At Kringlan you will find everything from a public library and a cinema to some of the finest fashion shops and restaurants in town. We are situated in the heart of Reykjavík, but don’t worry - there’s plenty of parking space.
Make the most of shopping in our warm and relaxing environment. You’ll always find what you’re looking for in Kringlan!