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…
Sólon Bistro offers a great variety of small courses, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches and steaks in addition to fresh fish daily. Sólon Bistro is located in the city center. The old building that Sólon resides in is very beautiful with lovely…
Café Babalú small cosy café where you can have a cup of coffee, drink, or a light meal. The balcony is very popular in the summer.
Sun-dappled tables fill a greenhouse in The Botanic Gardens and spill onto a flower-lined terrace at this lovely cafe that specialises in wholesome local ingredients – some grown in the gardens themselves! Soups come with fantastic sourdough bread,…
There is nothing like the easy atmosphere at Café Paris for enjoying an excellent dinner with your friends or partner. Centrally located in a historical building, Café Paris offers a relaxing atmosphere with a lively street view. With a great…
Kaffivagninn is an old fishermen’s café, located by The Old Harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling an tasty meals.
An Icelandic tradition since 1958. Café Mokka is one of Reykjavík´s oldest cafés and the first to install an espresso machine and serve espresso, cappuccino, and café latte in Iceland. There´s a tempting selection of sandwiches, cakes, waffles,…
Munnharpan is an exciting, restaurant at the ground floor of Harpa. Munnharpan only uses icelandic grown and harvested ingredients which are the cream of crop at any given time. Open faced sandwiches in the style of the New Nordic Cuisine Movement,…
The story of Te & Kaffi has developed hand-in-hand with coffee culture in Iceland, which has blossomed spectacularly in recent years. When Te & Kaffi opened its first shop, it was barely possible to buy good coffee anywhere in Iceland. The…
The story of Te & Kaffi has developed hand-in-hand with coffee culture in Iceland, which has blossomed spectacularly in recent years. When Te & Kaffi opened its first shop, it was barely possible to buy good coffee anywhere in Iceland. The…
The story of Te & Kaffi has developed hand-in-hand with coffee culture in Iceland, which has blossomed spectacularly in recent years. When Te & Kaffi opened its first shop, it was barely possible to buy good coffee anywhere in Iceland. The…
Enjoy a short trip with the Elding ferry service to the lovely island of Viðey, situated in Kollfjörður just off the coast of Reykjavík.