Steinunn’s guidebook
Art
Höfuðstöðin is an art and culture destination founded by artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir / Shoplifter and creative producer Lilja Baldursdóttir. Höfuðstöðin is self-funded by the duo and raised over 100K from generous supporters around the world via Kickstarter. Höfuðstöðin celebrates Shoplifter's artwork and serves as a permanent home to her monumental large-scale installation Chromo Sapiens that was debut at the Icelandic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2019, to worldwide critical acclaim. Shoplifter is the first female artist in Iceland to open a culture center around her artwork.
Höfuðstöðin
RafstöðvarvegurHöfuðstöðin is an art and culture destination founded by artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir / Shoplifter and creative producer Lilja Baldursdóttir. Höfuðstöðin is self-funded by the duo and raised over 100K from generous supporters around the world via Kickstarter. Höfuðstöðin celebrates Shoplifter's artwork and serves as a permanent home to her monumental large-scale installation Chromo Sapiens that was debut at the Icelandic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2019, to worldwide critical acclaim. Shoplifter is the first female artist in Iceland to open a culture center around her artwork.
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
The exhibitions vary
The museum houses its collection in the artist’s home and studio, a really unique building and a landmark of Reykjavik, worth the visit.
The museum is dedicated to the works of Asmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982). Asmundur was an Icelandic sculptor, born at Kolsstadir in West Iceland. Visitors can see his work can be seen all around Reykjavik, like in front of the University of Iceland or Perlan. His themes often depicted men and women at work, but as he grew older he moved away from the human and animal form and by the 1950’s his work was almost entirely abstract. Additionally, some of his works draw inspiration from Icelandic sagas.
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Asmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum
The museum houses its collection in the artist’s home and studio, a really unique building and a landmark of Reykjavik, worth the visit.
The museum is dedicated to the works of Asmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982). Asmundur was an Icelandic sculptor, born at Kolsstadir in West Iceland. Visitors can see his work can be seen all around Reykjavik, like in front of the University of Iceland or Perlan. His themes often depicted men and women at work, but as he grew older he moved away from the human and animal form and by the 1950’s his work was almost entirely abstract. Additionally, some of his works draw inspiration from Icelandic sagas.
Museum
Árbæjarsafn is an open-air museum in Reykjavík dedicated to providing guests with an insight into the daily lives of the capital's earliest settlers.
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Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurÁrbæjarsafn is an open-air museum in Reykjavík dedicated to providing guests with an insight into the daily lives of the capital's earliest settlers.
Perlan (the Pearl) has a very nice exhibition, Wonders of Iceland with a man made ice cave, Northern light show, lava show and more. As well as on the fourth floor there is a large observation deck, on the top of the hot water tanks that are the foundation of the building. It gives an amazing 360° view of Reykjavík and the surrounding area.
There is also an Icecream store and a coffee shop/restaurant and there is a zip-line in front.
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Öskjuhlíð
Perlan (the Pearl) has a very nice exhibition, Wonders of Iceland with a man made ice cave, Northern light show, lava show and more. As well as on the fourth floor there is a large observation deck, on the top of the hot water tanks that are the foundation of the building. It gives an amazing 360° view of Reykjavík and the surrounding area.
There is also an Icecream store and a coffee shop/restaurant and there is a zip-line in front.
The National Museum of Iceland's permanent exhibition, Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland, is intended to provide insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from the Settlement to the present day
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National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe National Museum of Iceland's permanent exhibition, Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland, is intended to provide insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from the Settlement to the present day
Food scene
Very nice place for meat lovers.
We Icelanders are proud of our lamb meat, the sheeps roam free in the country side during summer, here you can taste some excellent lamb.
Reservation is probably required.
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Grillmarkaðurinn
Very nice place for meat lovers.
We Icelanders are proud of our lamb meat, the sheeps roam free in the country side during summer, here you can taste some excellent lamb.
Reservation is probably required.
Good atmosphere, great cocktails and the best sushi in town!
Reservations probably required.
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Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiGood atmosphere, great cocktails and the best sushi in town!
Reservations probably required.
Icelanders have been a fishermans nation through the years, here you can enjoy the best fish dishes in town in my opinion.
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Fiskmarkaðurinn
Icelanders have been a fishermans nation through the years, here you can enjoy the best fish dishes in town in my opinion.
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurFood court with nice variety of restaurants
Grandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurFood court with nice variety of restaurants.
Borg29 mathöll
29 BorgartúnFood court with nice variety of restaurants
Valdís
GrandagarðurVery good icelandic icecream
Gaeta Gelato
Very good italian gelato
If you walk to the nearest swimming pool (Vesturbæjarlaug) then the all-icelandic experience is to get ice-cream afterwards regardless of the season :) Try some icecream in a cone, dipped in a coating and then layered with crushed candy or “bragðarefur” where you blend iceceream and three kinds of candy of your choice into a swirl of indulgence :)
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Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurIf you walk to the nearest swimming pool (Vesturbæjarlaug) then the all-icelandic experience is to get ice-cream afterwards regardless of the season :) Try some icecream in a cone, dipped in a coating and then layered with crushed candy or “bragðarefur” where you blend iceceream and three kinds of candy of your choice into a swirl of indulgence :)
Smass
Sightseeing
An island, where art, history, and nature lie just beyond the city shore.
he combination of stunning views, historical ruins, and contemporary art pieces make Viðey island something special. Just a short boat ride takes you to another world, to be explored in your own time. From nesting birds and panoramic views to Yoko Ono's famous 'Imagine Peace Tower' and Richard Serra'sMilestones', you'll discover an oasis of peace, beauty, and history. Close to shore, but a world away.
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Videy
An island, where art, history, and nature lie just beyond the city shore.
he combination of stunning views, historical ruins, and contemporary art pieces make Viðey island something special. Just a short boat ride takes you to another world, to be explored in your own time. From nesting birds and panoramic views to Yoko Ono's famous 'Imagine Peace Tower' and Richard Serra'sMilestones', you'll discover an oasis of peace, beauty, and history. Close to shore, but a world away.
Silfra Snorkeling Pond
VallarvegurUnique snorkeling experience!
nationalparken Þingvellir
History in nature :)
Jökulsárlón
In my opinion the most beautiful place in Iceland
FlyOver Island
43 FiskislóðVirtual sightseeing
Spa and swimming pools
The only lagoon within the Reykjavík area, less than a 15 minutes drive from the apartment.
A thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
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Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörThe only lagoon within the Reykjavík area, less than a 15 minutes drive from the apartment.
A thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
It’s located in the lava field between the airport and Reykjavík, approx. 30 min drive from Reykjavík.
Here a reservation is probably needed!
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Blue Lagoon
It’s located in the lava field between the airport and Reykjavík, approx. 30 min drive from Reykjavík.
Here a reservation is probably needed!
An easy walk from the apartment, an all Icelandic experience! Locals meet in the hot tubs to discuss the current news or their neighbours new car :)
Swimming pools are way more affordable than the lagoons, single admission is 1.150 kr.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataAn easy walk from the apartment, an all Icelandic experience! Locals meet in the hot tubs to discuss the current news or their neighbours new car :)
Swimming pools are way more affordable than the lagoons, single admission is 1.150 kr.
Kópavogslaug
Very nice slides for kids
Bakery and Café
Our favourite bakery! Less than a 5 min walk from apartment, next to Kaffi Vest
Brauð & Co
22 MelhagiRecommend fish of the day. Less than a 5 min walk from apartment, next to Brauð og co.
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Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiRecommend fish of the day. Less than a 5 min walk from apartment, next to Brauð og co.