Víkin – Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Explore Iceland’s heritage at the Maritime Museum by the harbour. Fishing and fish-related industries have kept the nation alive throughout the centuries, therefore one can exper
The Numismatic Museum
The Central Bank and National Museum of Iceland jointly operate a numismatic collection that consists of Icelandic notes and coins, foreign money from earlier times, especially if
The National Gallery of Iceland
Houses the national art collection and is the center of research and documentation of Icelandic art. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Fríkirkjuvegur 7, 101 Reykjavik Pho
Barber Theater
Located in the old Gel Gallery space, Barber Theater maintains the venue’s artistic heritage and doubles as both hair salon and Theater space. Anna S. Pálsdóttir is the cur
Gallery Turpentine
Houses a collection of Icelandic contemporary artwork as well as works from old Icelandic masters both for display and sale. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Skólavörð
Living Art Museum
A non-profit gallery that organizes 8-10 larger exhibitions every year as well as other cultural events. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Laugavegur 26, 101 Reykjavík Ph
The Culture House
The Culture House hosts the ongoing exhibition of the Icelandic Medieval Manuscripts, the Sagas and Eddas, and a recently opened exhibition on Icelandic filmmaking. Open all week f
Ten Years of Iceland Airwaves
How is this event different to how it was ten years ago? I don’t think I would have expected to be in this position ten years ago. I wasn’t sure […]
The Lover’s Guide to Iceland
The well-known myth about Icelandic women being goddess-like and undisputedly the most beautiful specimens of the female kind in the world is a great tourist attraction. Of course
Hverfisbarinn
After a long line, you’ll get in and wonder what all the fuss was about. You may end up here if you’re still going at 4 on a Sunday morning, […]
Næsti Bar
On nights where queues snake down Laugavegur, Naesti Bar can be great place to sneak off to and chat with friends over a beer. Frequented also by the literary and […]
Dubliner
The city’s main Irish pub attracts quite a lot of foreigners, though there´s an influx of locals on weekends. Good if you’re looking for the darker stuff on tap Click [&hellip
Ölstofan
No tricks here. You’ll want just simple beer in this simple pub. Also the hangout for Reykjavík intellectual circles. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Vegamótastígur
Handprjónasambandið
The Hand-knitting Association of Iceland’s official store, Handprjónasambandið, sells wool products of uncompromising quality. The store features pullover sweaters, cardigans a
Kron
High fashioned Shoe Shop. Click on image to see bigger map! Phone: 354 551 8388 View map: click here Address: Laugavegi 48, 101 Reykjavík Website: kronbykronkron.com/
Kolaportið
Reykjavík’s massive indoor flea market is a wonderful place to get lost for a few hours, rummaging through stall upon stall of potential treasures. There are heaps of used cloth
KronKron
This hip new shop stocks the latest trends in everything from socks to sweaters. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Laugavegi 63B Phone: 354 551 8388 Web: www.kronkron.com
Cintamani
Cintamani stocks Icelandic quality outdoor-gear and travel equipment, guaranteed to keep the whole family nice and warm in any type of weather. Here you’ll find almost everything
Gyllti Kötturinn
One of a few second hand shops that have popped up in recent year, Gyllti Kötturinn also offers some pieces by locals. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: […]
The Viking
The large tourist shop The Viking sells all sorts of souvenirs and neat gift items to bring back home. The selection includes postcards, outdoor clothing, teddy bears, maps, books,