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61 Museums & Galleries Major museums Galleries to look out for 8 13 7 29 pages 7-14 15 101 museums & galleries eat & drink pages
Velkomin! May we be the first to welcome you to Reykjavík! We’re proud of our little city, and with this city guide we hope to s
Kambur is knitted out of Plötulopi and is there for both sturdy and soft. AN AUTHENTIC ICELANDIC ULLARHÚFA Choose from our handp
Blue Lagoon Shop at Blue Lagoon at Laugavegur 15 at Keflavík Airport Blue Lagoon Spa Reykjavík H V Í TA H Ú S I Ð / S Í A – 0 9
museums & galleries
10 The Nordic House the cultural side For such a small city, Reykjavík abounds with museums. You can discover a quirky, young ar
reykjavík art museum kjArvAlSStAðIr Just east of the city center in Miklatún park is Kjarvalsstaðir, built in honor of Jóhannes
national gallery of iceland 12 Opening hours: Daily except Mondays 11:00 17:00 Fríkirkjuvegur 7, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: +354 515 96
reykjavík maritime museum It’s about a 10-minute walk from the city center, but you’ll know by that lovely fishy smell that you’
gljúfrasteinn - halldór laxness 14 Opening hours: June 1st - August 31st Daily 9:00 - 17:00 September 1st - May 31st Tuesdays -
15 museums & galleries Galleries 101 Gallery Hverfisgata 18, 101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 511 6999 www.101hotel.is Art & Design Skó
Self Drive Tours We have a selection of Audio CD’s that will guide you through popular destinations. Half day tours and one day
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18 reykjaVík WininG & dininG Reykjavík's restaurant scene has showed a lot of promise in recent years with a turn away from impo
Bistro B5 Bankastræti 12, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 551 2866 www.b5.is •• Balthazar Hafnarstræti 1-3, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354
Gullfoss Pósthússtræti 2, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 599 1030 20 You should feel right at home at Gullfoss, whether it be for lu
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healthy options Á næstu grösum Laugavegur 20b, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 552 8410 www.anaestugrosum.is 22 one of the most popul
seafood cellar restaurant sjávarkjallarinn de c o r a t i v e de l i g h t ful & de l i c i o us we specialize in innovative cul
24 Goan specialties in abundance. The owner George Holmes himself an experienced chef from the Four Seasons chain, places a prem
Rosso Pomodoro Laugavegur 40a, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 561 0500 European chain offering basic Italian dishes. •• 25 eat & dri
seafood 3 frakkar Baldursgata 14, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 552 3939 www.3frakkar.com 26 Neighborhood bistro with Icelandic spe
the best steaks in town. ••• Rauðará Steakhouse Rauðarárstígur 37, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 562 6766 www.raudara.is ••• sushi
Grái kötturinn Hverfisgata 16a, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 551 1544 28 Tiny, adorable café serving up good coffee and bagels. Yo
THE LANGuAGE oF LoVE Although most Icelander speaks English well, it never hurts to equip yourself with a few zingers. Here ar
LATE NIGHT ouT 30 If you want your evening to go longer than dinner, fear not. The Icelandic nightlife needs to be seen to be be
shopping
32 shop ‘til you drop As you may have noticed, Icelanders are big spenders and have expensive taste: big cars, any and all gadge
downtown 101 Reykjavík This is the beating heart of Reykjavík where you’ll find the greatest density of independent cafés, resta
FoRGET ME NoT 34 one man’s tat is another man’s treasure, so shopping for that little piece of Iceland to take home with you is
Welcome to Dýrafjörður. Where a storm is always brewing. 35 shopping TM Reykjavík Capital Area: Bankastræti 5, Faxafen 12, Kring
more souVenirs Iða Lækjargata 2a, 101 Reykjavik The Viking Hafnarstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík This large tourist shop sells all sorts
www.alafoss.is Welcome to Álafoss! Álafoss wool has provided Icelanders and travellers with warmth for over a century. In our st
Laugavegur 1 • Reykjavík • 581 1250 Hafnarstræti 3 • Reykjavík • 551 1250 Hafnarstræti 104 • Akureyri • 4615551
fashionable fish 40 While fur still holds its own in chilly Reykjavík, if you plan to ride the ever-changing tides of fashion, y
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reykjavík by design 42 Life on this frozen, rugged island in the middle of the ocean has not been easy—it demands a certain leve
BANKASTRÆTI 9 · 101 REYKJAVIK · TEL. +354 588 8849 STEiNUNN TM
Icelandic design shopping Tax free stores at: Hilton Reykjavík Nordica Suðurlandsbraut 2, 108 Rvk. Tel: (+354) 444 5080 Icelanda
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46 Young people are at the forefront of Reykjavík design, with DIY collectives and galleries popping up around the city. Eye-bli
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Opening hours: Mon-Wed 09:00-18:00 Thu 09:00-22:00 Fri 09:00-18:00 Weekends 12:00-17:00 Aðalstræti 10 101 Reykjavík Tel: +354 51
Designers unite in Kraum, the rst store in Iceland dedicated entirely to Icelandic design, displaying over 120 selected designer
Wearing iceland on your sleeve 50 The Nordic people have a long tradition of ornamentation, and in Iceland these ornaments are o
ICELANDIC BEAUTY IN JEWELRY Our design gives you a glimpse of Icelandic nature and mystique. Please be our guest at SIGN gallery
Icelandic Jewellery AVkVhidcZ!h^akZg\daY TM Bankastræti 12 - 101 Reykjavík - Tel: +(354) 551 4007- skartgripirogur@simnet.is
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54 desiGn & specialty stores TM icelandic Ásta creative clothes Designs with a strong reference to Iceland's nature and volatile
farmers market The young clothing label Farmers Market draws its design inspiration from the Icelandic heritage where, for centu
designers’ corner 56 Tradition with a twist best describes this quirky line of knitwear made from Icelandic wool as well as impo
Guðbrandur jezorski In a small workshop Jezorski and his daughter Tina create exclusive handmade jewelry. His reputation has tra
kron 58 With its brightly colored walls and flood of light this beautifully designed shop stocks a fantastic selection of shoes
moods of norway Moods of Norway has been doing the hibbedydibbedy on the international fashion dance floor for six years now. Th
couture 60 High-end designer wear where you will find the hottest names in fashion fit for a “Sex in the city lifestyle;” DkNY,
lítil í upphafi A small and cozy children’s clothing and concept shop stocking French design like Poudre De Perlimpinpin, Italia
dún og fiður 62 Factory making eiderdown comforters in the center of Reykjavík. They offer the largest selection of quality whit
tours & activities
64 top actiVities, day trips & tours Conquering Europe’s largest glacier, riding an odd, little horse with a fifth gait, soaking
no 2: the Golden circle This is the tour nearly everyone who visits the island goes on, but for good reason. It really is a rema
no 4: reykjaVík past & present 66 The Reykjavík Grand Excursion is a extensive introduction to Reykjavik’s past and present. Dur
Explore Iceland horse riding whale watching golden circle blue lagoon city sightseeing car rentals Book Tours here: Tourist Info
a night out? 68 Family night Iceland takes bowling to the next level with. disco bowling! Pumping music and flashing lights make
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no 8: landmannalauGar in the hiGhtlands 70 Landmannalaugar, literally the “Pools of the People,” is celebrated as one of the nat
www.airiceland.is 71 tours & activities Fly and discover Air Iceland is your West Nordic airline, rline, a customer-driven servi
no 12: diVinG in silfra 72 While hurling yourself into freezing cold water may not be your natural instinct, if you’re a diving
Cruise Liner Visitor Centre Tax-Free Shopping The Visitor Centre has a selection of souvenirs, postcards and designer items for
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sWimminG pools sundhöll reykjavíkur The white cube behind the Hallgrímskirkja church may seem like an eyesore, but this place is
Au stu rba kki urst ata Gró f bak arki ur r ðu ar Reykjatorg Re gata æti Ægisg ata Garðastræ 78 Ingó lfsstr Mjóst gata Try Fisc
WE‘LL TAKE YOU THERE! DAY TOURS TO ALL THE MOST EXCITING PLACES IN ICELAND EXPO · www.expo.is Book day tours on www.re.is TAKE A
LoST-HoRSE STABLES Even in the 19th century, locals would “enjoy the nightlife” a little too much and would forget where they pa
82 According to historical sources, Iceland's first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, who made his home in Reykjavík arou
Whale watching and puffin island Take part in an adventure at sea into the world of whales and sea birds all year round from Rey
local gather to hurl skyr at parliament and bang pots and pans in protest when they’re not happy with the government. 84 3 Trygg
When farmers rode into the city for business they left their horses at lækjartorg Square and put their tents up at Austurvöllur