Árbær Museum is an open air museum with more than 20 buildings that form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavík. Árbær Museum was an established farm well into the 20th century and the…
The Reykjavík Maritime Museum is housed in a newly renovated former fish factory. Located by Reykjavík‘s old harbour, a pleasant stroll from the city centre. The museum’s varied exhibitions show the development of the Icelandic fish…
The Saga Museum recreates key moments in Icelandic history, moments that have determined the fate of our people. It gives a compelling insight into the Icelandic way of life for more than a millennium. In this vibrant, multi-dimensional museum both…
Whether your visit to Iceland is for business or pleasure, making time for a trip to the National Museum will leave you fully enlightened about the making of the Icelandic nation and its history. The museum offers a variety of fascinating…
For those who are passionate about paintings and other works of art, the National Gallery of Iceland has a wealth of valuable artworks on display, with various exhibitions by both foreign and Icelandic artists. The main emphasis of the collection is…
Hafnarhús is the largest building of Reykjavík Art Museum, located downtown by the old harbour. The museum a refurbished fishery office and warehouse, built in the 1930s, now houses the permanent collection of the works of Erró, one of Europe’s most…
Kjarval Art Museum opened 1973 and is named after the painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972) one of Iceland´s most influential and recognized artists. His works are on permanent display there. The exhibitions at Kjarval Art Museum focus primarily…
The Duus House is a cluster of old buildings by the marina and are among Iceland’s most remarkable and historic man-made structures. Busy centers of commerce throughout their existence, their last role before their conversion was as a fish…
The restaurant 3 Frakkar, was opened on March 1. 1989 and has been run by the chef Úlfar Eysteinsson and his family since then. The chef Úlfar Eysteinsson has continuously placed emphasis on fish courses and the restaurant has become well known for…
A brasserie-style restaurant serving Icelandic and international food, with a fish buffet every day.
It was in 2010 that a young lad from Húsavík, a little fishing town up north, was awarded the title, Chef of the Year 2010. The young chef, Gústav Axel Gunnlaugsson spent months traveling around Iceland looking for the real taste of Iceland and…
The Fish Company is in the cellar of the Zimsen building, first built in 1884 on Hafnarstræti and replanted at the current location in 2008. We serve morsels from sea and land, all with an international touch and adventurous spirit. The fusion menu…
The Steak house is in the middle of Reykjavík, opposite the old harbor, which has recently formed into a lively neighborhood of restaurants, cafes and artisan stores and work shops. When you visit, remember to try our “28 days” tendered meat. The…
South American and southern European cuisine inspire our menu and our main focus is on fresh Icelandic delicacies such as fish and lamb. MAR restaurant is designed to deliver fresh and uplifting dining experience, unique to the harbour area. The…
Kopar uses a lot of fresh quality products so that your experience reflects the great Icelandic produce. What makes Kopar special are the exciting ingredients and the variety of dishes. On the menu, new and old methods and recipes meet traditional…
Fish Market uses Iceland’s freshest ingredients to prepare original fish, meat and sweet dishes with a modern twist. We buy direct from the country’s farmers and fishermen to guarantee the sustainability and quality of our dishes. Fish Market is…
Geysir Bistro & Bar offers a delicious menu for hungry travellers; soups, salads, burgers, fish and meat dishes, for lunch or dinner. We also provides internet access.
Perfectly balanced combination of the freshest Icelandic ingredients and Indian spices. Very popular among the locals.
Family-run establishment Höfnin is a cosy restaurant and reasonably priced, located in a fisherman’s hut on the harbour front. The view over the gently rocking boats in the harbour at Mount Esja in the distance is fantastic. Not only is the…
Grillhúsid (Grillhouse) is a friendly family restaurant which offers many different dishes for a very good price. On their menu you can find steaks, seafood, hamburgers, sandwiches and much more. There is a special lunch menu on weekdays.