Guidebook - things to do close by
Food Scene
Ali Baba
12 AusturstrætiVery good kebabs and shawarma's.
Te & Kaffi
11 SkólavörðustígurNice little coffeehouse with excellent coffee.
Uniquely positioned restaurant next to the geothermal beach, Reykjavík Universtiy and Oskjuhlid park. Mostly visited by locals.
59 locals recommend
Nauthóll
106 NauthólsvegurUniquely positioned restaurant next to the geothermal beach, Reykjavík Universtiy and Oskjuhlid park. Mostly visited by locals.
Reynir bakari ehf
HamraborgOne of two nearby bakeries.
This is a bakery, grill and a icecream stand right opposite the nearby swimming pool. They have great sourdough bread and very good hamburgers and sandwiches.
10 locals recommend
Brauðkaup
19 BorgarholtsbrautThis is a bakery, grill and a icecream stand right opposite the nearby swimming pool. They have great sourdough bread and very good hamburgers and sandwiches.
Bragginn Bistro
100 NauthólsvegurNice little bar/bistro frequented by nearby university students. Tacos are great!
Located in the art museum, a very nice bistro style place with great grub. Excellent place to visit on a sunny day since they have a large outside seating area.
13 locals recommend
Pure Deli
48 UrðarhvarfLocated in the art museum, a very nice bistro style place with great grub. Excellent place to visit on a sunny day since they have a large outside seating area.
Craft burger kitchen
8 NýbýlavegurVery good hamburgers
Sightseeing
Perlan
Great view of the city and good place for eating or for coffee.
Parks & Nature
Öskjuhlíð
A large park surrounding Perlan with many hiking trails.
Essentials
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurOne of two nearby grocery stores.
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurFor the necessities.
Bónus
Supermarket
Arts & Culture
Natural History Museum of Kopavogur
6 HamraborgGreat museum for the whole family. Usually free entry.
Salurinn
6 HamraborgA concert hall with multiple events. Many event are free entry.
The iconic church of Kópavogur sits on top of Karsnes (old Kópavogurs peninsula) with a great view of the surroundings.
23 locals recommend
Kópavogskirkja
HamraborgThe iconic church of Kópavogur sits on top of Karsnes (old Kópavogurs peninsula) with a great view of the surroundings.
Bókasafn Kópavogs
6a HamraborgVarious exhibitions and it has a nice small coffeehouse/restaurant called Pure Deli with great food.
42 locals recommend
Gerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum
4 HamraborgVarious exhibitions and it has a nice small coffeehouse/restaurant called Pure Deli with great food.
Getting Around
Public transportation hub. Buses in all directions. 15-20min bus ride to downtown Reykjavik.
Hamraborg station
12 HamraborgPublic transportation hub. Buses in all directions. 15-20min bus ride to downtown Reykjavik.
Entertainment & Activities
The geothermal heated beach is the place to hang out when the weather is lovely. Heated ocean water, hot tub and of course unheated ocean for the tough ones.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
The geothermal heated beach is the place to hang out when the weather is lovely. Heated ocean water, hot tub and of course unheated ocean for the tough ones.
The Kópavogur geothermal swimming pool is at the end of our street. Hot tubs, water massage, steam baths and the pools with fun pool slides for all ages. The best one in the greater Reykjavik area! If you are staying for a while consider buying 10x visit card, it is a lot cheaper.
106 locals recommend
Sundlaugin í Kópavogi (Kópavogslaug)
17 BorgarholtsbrautThe Kópavogur geothermal swimming pool is at the end of our street. Hot tubs, water massage, steam baths and the pools with fun pool slides for all ages. The best one in the greater Reykjavik area! If you are staying for a while consider buying 10x visit card, it is a lot cheaper.