Guidebook for Reykjavík / Central West part
Everything Else
How about some midnight-golfing? The sun is out almost all night during Iceland´s summer months.
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Golfklúbbur - Seltjarnarnes
How about some midnight-golfing? The sun is out almost all night during Iceland´s summer months.
Take a stroll in town center and see the building which houses the world´s oldest parliament!
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Parlamentsgebäude – Alþingishúsið
KirkjutorgTake a stroll in town center and see the building which houses the world´s oldest parliament!
One of the landmarks of Reykjavik. This church has the biggest German built Claes-organ found in entire Europe. Just go and listen to one of the many concerts there and you will be dumbfounded.
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Hallgrímskirkja
One of the landmarks of Reykjavik. This church has the biggest German built Claes-organ found in entire Europe. Just go and listen to one of the many concerts there and you will be dumbfounded.
Visit the friendly cafeteria of Iceland´s oldest university. See all the people there and then visit the Arnastofnun which exhibits our rich heritage, the old Icelandic Sagas written centuries ago.
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University of Iceland
2 SæmundargataVisit the friendly cafeteria of Iceland´s oldest university. See all the people there and then visit the Arnastofnun which exhibits our rich heritage, the old Icelandic Sagas written centuries ago.
An outdoor, heated swimmingpool with great jacuzzis. Icelanders just love this one. Visitors do, once they get used to the naked Icelanders in the showers! Thankfully women have their own shower here.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataAn outdoor, heated swimmingpool with great jacuzzis. Icelanders just love this one. Visitors do, once they get used to the naked Icelanders in the showers! Thankfully women have their own shower here.
Entertainment & Activities
Here we have great attraction, especially to families with young children. Everyone raised in Reykjavik has a childhood memory of feeding the birds at this enjoyable and pretty pond in town center.
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Tjörnin
Here we have great attraction, especially to families with young children. Everyone raised in Reykjavik has a childhood memory of feeding the birds at this enjoyable and pretty pond in town center.
Stylish and affordable, visit one of the main attractions of Reykjavik.
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Perlan
Stylish and affordable, visit one of the main attractions of Reykjavik.
One of the most popular places for day-outs for local families during summer months! The North-Atlantic ocean warmed with geothermal hot water - in a sandy white beach with restaurant and jacuzzis.
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
One of the most popular places for day-outs for local families during summer months! The North-Atlantic ocean warmed with geothermal hot water - in a sandy white beach with restaurant and jacuzzis.
Food Scene
This little restaurant has been awarded numerous awards from the International society for good seafood and for being so ethnic, unusual and affordable.
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Sægreifinn
This little restaurant has been awarded numerous awards from the International society for good seafood and for being so ethnic, unusual and affordable.
Arts & Culture
Simply put - this is a must see. A beautiful building by the old harbour, housing excellent concerts and tasty design shops, along with a great restaurant and a great cafeteria! Enjoy.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiSimply put - this is a must see. A beautiful building by the old harbour, housing excellent concerts and tasty design shops, along with a great restaurant and a great cafeteria! Enjoy.
Here we have a beautiful art gallery and the former home of one of the better known Icelandic sculpturer from the nineteenth century.
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Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataHere we have a beautiful art gallery and the former home of one of the better known Icelandic sculpturer from the nineteenth century.
For those interested in history, heritage and folklore - a must see.
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Isländisches Nationalmuseum
41 SuðurgataFor those interested in history, heritage and folklore - a must see.
Sightseeing
Locals and visitors blend so excellently in this area. Lots of little businesses with pleasurable tours for our visitors, great restaurants, plus a taste of ethnic Iceland´s sailing and fishing.
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Reykjavíkur Höfn
Locals and visitors blend so excellently in this area. Lots of little businesses with pleasurable tours for our visitors, great restaurants, plus a taste of ethnic Iceland´s sailing and fishing.
Essentials
The most beloved food store in this part of Reykjavik. Visit once and you will most likely develop a habit of returning for more great service and good food!
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Melabúðin
The most beloved food store in this part of Reykjavik. Visit once and you will most likely develop a habit of returning for more great service and good food!