Kristján Þór’s guidebook
Food scene
In Miðbær
A nice little restaurant, 5 min walking distance.
Excellent food, fair price.
Vietnam Express
58 HáaleitisbrautIn Miðbær
A nice little restaurant, 5 min walking distance.
Excellent food, fair price.
Gló
17 EngjateigurHealthy and good food, 17 min walk
Fair price
Local Hamburger joint, nice food, 10 min walk
Fair price
Can visit Tommi.is for ordering
16 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúllan
OfanleitiLocal Hamburger joint, nice food, 10 min walk
Fair price
Can visit Tommi.is for ordering
Weekend bottomless brunch, a tasting menu & cocktails are offered in an upscale destination.
Excellent food and service.
Near to Hallgrímskirkja
103 locals recommend
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurWeekend bottomless brunch, a tasting menu & cocktails are offered in an upscale destination.
Excellent food and service.
Near to Hallgrímskirkja
Grillmarkaðurinn is an Icelandic restaurant in design, style and cooking. we work closely with the country's farmers to get the best ingredients for cooking. The barbecue market opened in the summer of 2011, where it was a huge success from day one
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
Grillmarkaðurinn is an Icelandic restaurant in design, style and cooking. we work closely with the country's farmers to get the best ingredients for cooking. The barbecue market opened in the summer of 2011, where it was a huge success from day one
Nice bistro and café, 9 min walking distance.
Healthy and nice food, fair price.
6 locals recommend
Yndisauki
EfstaleitiNice bistro and café, 9 min walking distance.
Healthy and nice food, fair price.
Castello Pizzeria Lágmúla
7 LágmúliBest pizzas in town according to my family review.
Salatbarinn
9 FaxafenNice salat bar
Mandi
3b VeltusundMiddle eastern food
ARRANGEMENT "ON SITE" FOR LUNCH
You come to our store and choose one or two dishes of the day to eat on-site or to take home.
You do not have to wait except right while we put it on your plate.
Nice, delicious, and healthy seafood.
Fair price.
6 locals recommend
Fylgifiskar
4 NýbýlavegurARRANGEMENT "ON SITE" FOR LUNCH
You come to our store and choose one or two dishes of the day to eat on-site or to take home.
You do not have to wait except right while we put it on your plate.
Nice, delicious, and healthy seafood.
Fair price.
Matkráin
Danish "smörrebtöd" one of the best in Iceland.
39 min drve
Apotek Restaurant
16 AusturstrætiQuality restaurant
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurOne of top ten restaurants in Reykjavik
8 min drive
Reykjavik Kitchen
8 RauðarárstígurOne of our top ten restaurants
6 min drive
Fish Company
One of our top ten restaurants
10 min drive
Neighborhoods
Things for daily needs
Nearby Grocery, Pharmacy, Flower shop, and Bakery among other things for your daily needs
3 min walking distance
Háaleitisbraut háaleitisbraut 68
háaleitisbraut 68 HáaleitisbrautNearby Grocery, Pharmacy, Flower shop, and Bakery among other things for your daily needs
3 min walking distance
Miðbær
Grocery, Bakery, Flower shop, Barber, Ice Cream shop
5 min walk
Laugardalur
Botanic garden
Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík. Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 150 shops, 23 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.
7 locals recommend
Kringlan
Kringlan Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík. Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 150 shops, 23 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.
Skeifan 7
7 SkeifanYoga Shala
Sightseeing
Reykjavík Botenic Garden
Excellent area for hiking and viewing Icelandic flora
154 locals recommend
Laugardalur
Reykjavík Botenic Garden
Excellent area for hiking and viewing Icelandic flora
Adventure Land
Exhibitions
Dining
Dare to fly?
Excellent view over the city and surrounding towns.
455 locals recommend
Perlan
Adventure Land
Exhibitions
Dining
Dare to fly?
Excellent view over the city and surrounding towns.
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY GIVES THE FEELING OF FLIGHT.
You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. 10 min drive or 35 min by bus.
59 locals recommend
FlyOver Iceland
43 FiskislóðSTATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY GIVES THE FEELING OF FLIGHT.
You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. 10 min drive or 35 min by bus.
Thingvellir National Park was designated by a special law on the protection of the area, passed by the Alþing on 7th May, 1928.
Thingvellir was accepted on the World Heritage list for its cultural values in 2004 at World Heritage Committee meeting in China.
The THING Project is based on the Thing sites that are the assembly sites spread across North West Europe as a result of the Viking diaspora and Norse settlements.
44 min drive.
311 locals recommend
Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National Park was designated by a special law on the protection of the area, passed by the Alþing on 7th May, 1928.
Thingvellir was accepted on the World Heritage list for its cultural values in 2004 at World Heritage Committee meeting in China.
The THING Project is based on the Thing sites that are the assembly sites spread across North West Europe as a result of the Viking diaspora and Norse settlements.
44 min drive.
Gullfoss
One of the biggest tourist attractions in Iceland
1 hr, 48 min drive.
One of our most famous tourist attractions and national treasury
1 hr and 37 min drive
288 locals recommend
Geysir
HaukadalsvegurOne of our most famous tourist attractions and national treasury
1 hr and 37 min drive
Grótta (pronounced [ˈkrouhta]) is a tied island at the extreme end of Seltjarnarnes in the Capital Region of Iceland. During high tide the tombolo is completely submerged, turning Grótta into an island.[1]
The island is accessible by foot during low tide, giving people a window of about six hours to visit the island. Grótta and the region close by is a popular outdoor recreational area.
13 min drive
118 locals recommend
Grótta
8 SuðurströndGrótta (pronounced [ˈkrouhta]) is a tied island at the extreme end of Seltjarnarnes in the Capital Region of Iceland. During high tide the tombolo is completely submerged, turning Grótta into an island.[1]
The island is accessible by foot during low tide, giving people a window of about six hours to visit the island. Grótta and the region close by is a popular outdoor recreational area.
13 min drive
The island covers 1.7 square kilometres (0.7 square miles); its highest point is 32 metres (105 feet) above sea level. The island is divided by a narrow piece of land (isthmus) creating the West Island, East Island and the largest Home Island. The island has a rich bird life with about 30 species breeding here. The well-vegetated island has areas of bog, grey basalt on the West Island and eastern shore and at least 156 species of plant.
Visitors can reach the island by ferry. In the summer ferries leave daily from Skarfabakki, Harpa, and Aegisgarour pier. In the winter, ferry service is from Skarfabakki on weekends only. The Reykjavík City Card includes free ferry transfer to and from the island.
8 min drive to ferry, 15 min by ferry.
64 locals recommend
Videy
The island covers 1.7 square kilometres (0.7 square miles); its highest point is 32 metres (105 feet) above sea level. The island is divided by a narrow piece of land (isthmus) creating the West Island, East Island and the largest Home Island. The island has a rich bird life with about 30 species breeding here. The well-vegetated island has areas of bog, grey basalt on the West Island and eastern shore and at least 156 species of plant.
Visitors can reach the island by ferry. In the summer ferries leave daily from Skarfabakki, Harpa, and Aegisgarour pier. In the winter, ferry service is from Skarfabakki on weekends only. The Reykjavík City Card includes free ferry transfer to and from the island.
8 min drive to ferry, 15 min by ferry.
Geothermal lagoon
A thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
Immerse yourself in warmth at our oceanside geothermal lagoon, as the dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you. Feel yourself relax and unwind as you take in the dazzling sunsets and moody skies and, if you're lucky, the dancing Northern Lights will put on a stunning show. Then, take your relaxation deeper with the Ritual, a unique seven-step experience. 8 min drive from Hvassaleiti.
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörA thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
Immerse yourself in warmth at our oceanside geothermal lagoon, as the dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you. Feel yourself relax and unwind as you take in the dazzling sunsets and moody skies and, if you're lucky, the dancing Northern Lights will put on a stunning show. Then, take your relaxation deeper with the Ritual, a unique seven-step experience. 8 min drive from Hvassaleiti.
Discover the Wonder
Experience the tranquility of our unique, geothermal seawater. Stay at our hotels designed for serenity and complete relaxation.
42 min drive.
213 locals recommend
Blue Lagoon
Discover the Wonder
Experience the tranquility of our unique, geothermal seawater. Stay at our hotels designed for serenity and complete relaxation.
42 min drive.
Swimming pool
Reykjavik biggest swimming pool.
6 min drive, 17 min by bus, 30 min walk.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurReykjavik biggest swimming pool.
6 min drive, 17 min by bus, 30 min walk.
Árbæjarlaug
Great swimming pool for the younger ones.
8 min drive.
Oldest swimming pool in Reykjavík, near to city center.
6 min drive, 18 min by bus.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurOldest swimming pool in Reykjavík, near to city center.
6 min drive, 18 min by bus.
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataNice swimming pool for everyone.
9 min drive
Dalslaug
122 ÚlfarsbrautThe newest swimming pool in Reykjavik.
10 min drive
Grafarvogslaug Swimming Pool
2 DalhúsOne of out great swimming pools.
9 min drive.
Kópavogslaug, is great for all ages.
6 min drive
106 locals recommend
Sundlaugin í Kópavogi (Kópavogslaug)
17 BorgarholtsbrautKópavogslaug, is great for all ages.
6 min drive
Sundlaugin Versölum (Salalaug)
Nice swimming pool in Kopavogur.
9 min drive.
Guðlaug is a hot pool located in the rocky area at Langisandur. Guðlaug is a complex on three floors, where the third floor is an observation deck and beneath that, on the second floor, there is a hot pool for sitting. There are showers by the pool and an equipment storage room, and the first floor has a shallow wading pool. The floors are connected by staircases and the staircases also connect the pool to the beach. Guðlaug is defined as a natural pool/recreational pool and is open all year round. Admission to the pool is free of charge and there are changing rooms on the site.
41 min drive
25 locals recommend
Guðlaug Baths
Guðlaug is a hot pool located in the rocky area at Langisandur. Guðlaug is a complex on three floors, where the third floor is an observation deck and beneath that, on the second floor, there is a hot pool for sitting. There are showers by the pool and an equipment storage room, and the first floor has a shallow wading pool. The floors are connected by staircases and the staircases also connect the pool to the beach. Guðlaug is defined as a natural pool/recreational pool and is open all year round. Admission to the pool is free of charge and there are changing rooms on the site.
41 min drive
Museum
Whales of Iceland
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataNational Museum of Iceland
Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
105 SigtúnArt museum
5 min drive, 22 min on foot
Kjarvalsstaðir
Art museum
5 min drive
Icelandic Phallological Museum
2 KalkofnsvegurReykjavik most attractive museum.
11 min drive
Another way of exploring what Reykjavik used to look like is by visiting the Arbaer Open Air Museum, where you’ll find a large display of ancient Icelandic houses.
6 min drive
168 locals recommend
Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurAnother way of exploring what Reykjavik used to look like is by visiting the Arbaer Open Air Museum, where you’ll find a large display of ancient Icelandic houses.
6 min drive
The Icelandic Punk Museum salutes the Icelandic punk and new wave scene that started in Iceland in 1978.
56 locals recommend
The Icelandic Punk Museum
The Icelandic Punk Museum salutes the Icelandic punk and new wave scene that started in Iceland in 1978.
Aurora Reykjavik is a new science museum and interactive exhibition located next to the Saga Museum. It's the latest addition to our best museums in Reykjavik collection, and for a good reason.
32 locals recommend
Aurora Reykjavik
2 GrandagarðurAurora Reykjavik is a new science museum and interactive exhibition located next to the Saga Museum. It's the latest addition to our best museums in Reykjavik collection, and for a good reason.
Nothing has been more vital to Iceland’s survival than fishing, so it should be no surprise that there's an entire Iceland history museum dedicated to the nation’s maritime past. You can check out the country’s seafaring heritage at the Reykjavik Maritime Museum in the newly renovated part of Reykjavik's harbor, known as the Grandi area.
10 min drive
70 locals recommend
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurNothing has been more vital to Iceland’s survival than fishing, so it should be no surprise that there's an entire Iceland history museum dedicated to the nation’s maritime past. You can check out the country’s seafaring heritage at the Reykjavik Maritime Museum in the newly renovated part of Reykjavik's harbor, known as the Grandi area.
10 min drive
During your time in Reykjavik, you'll notice the iconic Perlan building towering over the city from a hill in the Oskjuhlid area. The hemispherical structure provides visitors with an unmatched, panoramic view of the capital area from its observation deck. Guests can also immerse themselves in the wild Icelandic nature without even leaving the city!
5 min drive, 28 min walk.
65 locals recommend
Öskjuhlíð
During your time in Reykjavik, you'll notice the iconic Perlan building towering over the city from a hill in the Oskjuhlid area. The hemispherical structure provides visitors with an unmatched, panoramic view of the capital area from its observation deck. Guests can also immerse themselves in the wild Icelandic nature without even leaving the city!
5 min drive, 28 min walk.
Starting off this list of the top museums in Iceland is the Saga Museum (Sogusafnid), where history comes alive! Often referred to as the Viking museum in Reykjavik to travelers, this relatively small museum is jam-packed with information about Iceland’s first settlers.
10 min drive, 56 min walk
61 locals recommend
Saga Museum
Starting off this list of the top museums in Iceland is the Saga Museum (Sogusafnid), where history comes alive! Often referred to as the Viking museum in Reykjavik to travelers, this relatively small museum is jam-packed with information about Iceland’s first settlers.
10 min drive, 56 min walk