Jóhann Ævar's Guidebook
Sightseeing
15 minute walk
The largest church in Iceland and solid photo op if you’re in Reykjavik.
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Χαλλγκρίμσκιρκια
15 minute walk
The largest church in Iceland and solid photo op if you’re in Reykjavik.
12 min walk
A part of the permanent national art gallery of Iceland, built around the works of Jóhannes Kjarval, one of Iceland’s most celebrated artists. It has a café and restaurant and new exhibitions regularly.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata12 min walk
A part of the permanent national art gallery of Iceland, built around the works of Jóhannes Kjarval, one of Iceland’s most celebrated artists. It has a café and restaurant and new exhibitions regularly.
12 min walk
A small but beautiful public park. People tend to go there for picnics or to exercise or just to hang around in the serene nature. There is a Frisbee-golf course there as well.
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Klambratún
4 Austurstræti12 min walk
A small but beautiful public park. People tend to go there for picnics or to exercise or just to hang around in the serene nature. There is a Frisbee-golf course there as well.
15 minute walk. If you go to the sea, be careful that the weather is good, as it can get very stormy in the area. But if you catch it on a lovely day, this large sculpture piece is lovely.
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Ηλιακός Ταξιδιώτης
15 minute walk. If you go to the sea, be careful that the weather is good, as it can get very stormy in the area. But if you catch it on a lovely day, this large sculpture piece is lovely.
Φάλαινες της Ισλανδίας
Swimming
10 min walk
Newly restored swimming pool. Icelanders love to go to the pool, where they can soak in hot tubs and enjoy our geothermal water.
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur15 minutes away by car, around 50 minutes by bus. We recommend buying your tickets beforehand online.
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Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör15 minutes away by car, around 50 minutes by bus. We recommend buying your tickets beforehand online.
Food scene
9 minute walk
The “main street” of iceland. Historically it used to be a shopping street, but nowadays it is mainly packed with cafés, bars and restaurants. This is where Icelander’s go to party.
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Laugavegur
Laugavegur9 minute walk
The “main street” of iceland. Historically it used to be a shopping street, but nowadays it is mainly packed with cafés, bars and restaurants. This is where Icelander’s go to party.
5 minute walk
Food hall with restaurants that offer delicious food and an open seating area. It’s also next door to a large bus stop.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 Laugavegur5 minute walk
Food hall with restaurants that offer delicious food and an open seating area. It’s also next door to a large bus stop.
4 minute walk
Just around the corner from the apartment, in Brautarholt, is this cozy little café. Clean and stylish and a damn fine cup of coffee.
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Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur4 minute walk
Just around the corner from the apartment, in Brautarholt, is this cozy little café. Clean and stylish and a damn fine cup of coffee.
Shopping
30 min walk away - a shopping center with all sorts of stores
If you need something like clothes, or electronics or things you forgot from home, there is a likelihood you can find it in this shopping center.
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Kringlan
If you need something like clothes, or electronics or things you forgot from home, there is a likelihood you can find it in this shopping center.
Συμβουλές για την πόλη
Τρόποι εξοικονόμησης χρημάτων
Don’t buy water in the store
Water from the tap in Iceland is fresh and tasty. Just let it run for a bit to get cold.
Έθιμα και πολιτισμός
Alcohol is not sold in stores
Regular stores can only sell non-alcoholic wine and beer. You have to go to special liquor stores, called Vinbudin, for wine and beer you want to take it home with you.