Helena Rut's Guidebook
Food scene
DEIG workshop
14 TryggvagataA mini supermarket, stuffed with all of the local’s favorite foods and treats — with lits of locally produced products too!
202 lokale anbefaler
Melabúðin
A mini supermarket, stuffed with all of the local’s favorite foods and treats — with lits of locally produced products too!
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurMy favorite place for lunch and brunch!
Ramen Momo
16 TryggvagataGreat for takeaway!
Mai Thai Market and Bistro
116 LaugavegurLamb street food
Luna Flórens
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurKjötborg
19 ÁsvallagataSumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurOur favorite place for a special occasion!
Things to do
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataOur favorite swimming pool in the area!
Going up with the elevator to the tower will give you unique views of Reykjavík!
743 lokale anbefaler
Hallgrimskirkja
Going up with the elevator to the tower will give you unique views of Reykjavík!
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiSundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurThe most historic swimming pool in Reykjavík.
The Settlement Exhibition
16 AðalstrætiKolaportid
There is a restaurant, huge light art installation and amazing views of Reykjavík. Would recommend going in the evening!
64 lokale anbefaler
Videy
There is a restaurant, huge light art installation and amazing views of Reykjavík. Would recommend going in the evening!
A fun stop for families with children, just remember to bring bread for the ducks and swans (and seaguls). You’ll also find very charming views of Reykjavík, and sometimes glimpses of northern lights too!
140 lokale anbefaler
Tjörnin
A fun stop for families with children, just remember to bring bread for the ducks and swans (and seaguls). You’ll also find very charming views of Reykjavík, and sometimes glimpses of northern lights too!
Neighbourhoods
This is our home neighbourhood! A very safe, family-friendly and quite area full of beautiful houses and charming streets. It’s one of the very oldests and most historic parts of Reykjavík, and at the heart of the city center!
Old West Side
This is our home neighbourhood! A very safe, family-friendly and quite area full of beautiful houses and charming streets. It’s one of the very oldests and most historic parts of Reykjavík, and at the heart of the city center!
Råd om byen
Måder at spare penge på
All tap water in Iceland is 100% clean natural spring water.
The water in Iceland is completely safe, clean and tastes great. So nothing will give you away with being a tourist more than buying water in bulk at supermarkets ;)
Skikke og kultur
There is no need to tip at restaurants.
Tipping at restaurants is never expected in Iceland, and is already included in the price of a meal.
Sådan kommer du omkring
Always check the weather before driving in the countryside.
Check the weather (www.en.vedur.is) and road conditions (road.is) before driving longer dinstances or in the countryside — the weather can change quickly and be dangerous.
Gå ikke glip af
Go to a swimming pool in the evening!
Nothing is as grounding as going for a cold swim, soak in the hot tub and sauna before going to sleep! A local tradition is to go around 20:00 and change straight into pyjamas afterwards.