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Ingólfstorg 2002. It imaginatively combines M walk takes in the highlights of the Aðalstræti technological wizardry and archae- L Austurstræti Grjótagata ology to give a glimpse into early historic neighbourhood. # Icelandic life. (www.reykjavikmuseum. 1 Start Reykjavík’s oldest timber house REYKJAVÍK is; Aðalstræti 16) Túngata Torvaldsensstræti Pósthússtræti Distance 1.6km # Take a Break: Stop for a coff ee 2# 3 Duration 1.5 hours 2 Beneath the Settlement Exhibition on Austurvöllur square, or across E9 # #ú City Map lies a 10th-century Viking longhouse Kirkjustræti 4 #ú the street at smart bistro Nóra REYKJAVÍK ART (excavated in 2001). The dimly lit mood (Pósthússtræti 9), for a quick tipple Old of the longhouse has been recreated Vonarstræti MUSEUM – HAFNARHÚS Reykjavík or a more substantial meal. but it’s also tricked out with multimedia Kirkjutorg A marvellously restored warehouse displays, bringing the era to life. converted into a soaring steel-and- A5 concrete exhibition space, this # A 5 Templarasund Old museum offers well-curated exhibi- Harbour SAGA MUSEUM Suðurgata tions of which change  Lækjargata K2 The endearingly bloodthirsty Saga  frequently, and a cafe with great Tjarnargata r Museum is where Icelandic history  harbour views. (www.artmuseum.is; Classic Photo of the beautifully  GEYSIR Tryggvagata 17) is brought to life by eerie silicon  ÞINGVELLIR models and a multi-language positioned, postmodern Ráðhús.  Tjörnin One of Iceland’s most famous tourist  G Located 40km northeast of central soundtrack featuring the thud of  eirs attractions, Geysir (literally ‘gusher’) gata L15 Reykjavík is Iceland’s most impor- axes and hair-raising screams.  is the original hot-water spout after (www.sagamuseum.is; Grandagarður 2)  Volcano NATIONAL MUSEUM tantNATIONAL historical site. The Vikings  House which all other geysers are named. i8 A established the world’s first demo-  A HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA GALERY It’s been active for perhaps up to  Sk Tryg OF ICELAND álholtsst Reykjavík cratic parliament, the Alþingi, here  Museum of 800 years, and once gushed water # gv Reykjavík’s immense white-concrete One of London’s most visited  4 Austurvöllur sits next to the Alþingi agata Photography This superb museum displays arte- in AD 930. (www.thingvellir.is) TJÖRNIN 6 up to 80m into the air. Now relatively  A church (1945–86), star of a thousand attractions, the British Museum (parliament; pictured) and in its centre Literary facts from settlement to the mod-  A Reykjavík Ge dormant, its neighbour Strokkur This placid lake at the centre of the irs ern age. Exhibits give an excellent postcards, dominates the skyline (founded in 1753) is an exhaustive  there’s a statue of Jón Sigurðsson (1811– gata steals the show with steady erup- city (also known as the Pond) is  overview of Iceland’s history and and is visible from up to 20km away. and exhilarating parade through 79), leader of the Icelandic independence A GULLFOSS P1  n tions (pictured). (free admission) home to more than 40 species of culture, and the free smartphone Get an unmissable view of the city by world cltures, with galleries devoted  campaign. The adjacent cathedral, Dóm- Reykjavík visiting birds, including swans, geese Art Museum austi taking an elevator up the 74.5m-high Iceland’s most famous waterfall  N audio guide adds loads of detail. kirkja, was built in the 18th century. t – Hafnarhús u and Arctic terns. Pretty sculpture- i a is a spectacular double cascade t r tower. (www.hallgrimskirkja.is; via (www.thjodminjasafn.is; Suðurgata 41) 5 As you approach lake Tjörnin, you’ll see Fríkirkjuvegur æ Húrra b r A t æ G dropping a dramatic 32m. As it dotted parks line the southern s e Skólavörðustígur) F S irsgata Skothúsvegur ó i Haunted the waterside Ráðhús (city hall). Inside j sch A shores, and in winter hardy souls Hallargarðurinn M A Iceland descends, it kicks up magnificent strap on ice skates and the lake there’s a fun topographical map of Ice- Hafnar vagata walls of spray before thundering st Trygg land. Nearby Iðnó (Iðnaðarmannahúsið; F ræ B15 j Ingólfstorg ti down a rocky ravine. On sunny days transforms into an outdoor rink. ó l a u t The Craftsmen’s House) was built in

a g g the mist creates shimmering rain- r Tjarnargata a i a D13 1896 and was the city’s main meeting j t t i Hafn Veltus t arst k Austu ræti Iceland bows, while in winter the falls glitter a ræ  æ t rstræti ræ L hall, and for many years a theatre. s t Excursions l Bjarkargata ta s  a with ice. (www.gullfoss.is) s  ð A ú  A  h i t A  t s  K #  ó  7  æ Lækjartorg Sóleyjargata ment r P Free Walking +A  t Bus Stop Hv Tjörnin ition  s Tour ReykjavikA er  ns  O1  e  A  s Austurvöllur  A WALKING TOURSd  Ki l A! Hverfisga rkjusj a us v trætitræ r A o T Jón Sigurðsson Statue B5 Hringbraut Bank Suðurgata Old astr TRAVELReykjavík TIPS A æ ta VÍKIN MARITIME 6 Around the banks of Tjörnin you’ll A Alþingi ADómkirkja a ræti rg Videyjarsund a pass the quaint church, Fríkirkjan í Alþingisgarðurinn kj MUSEUM und Skólast University Hljómskálagarður s Læ Reykjavík, the National Gallery of Vonars a Amt Based in a former fish-freezing plant, 7 The National Museum traces human of Iceland Park lar i Iceland and Hljómskálagarður Park, p mann MUST-SEEA træti HIGHLIGHTS Ráðhús m ss æt this museum celebrates the country’s history in Iceland, from the earliest e t tr which contains sculptures by five historic TeT s seafaring heritage, focusing on the settlement to the modern era. Icelandic artists. olts

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SPEAK LIKE A LOCAL REYKJAVÍK SHORT LIST GETTING AROUND kWALKING TOUR BARGAIN HUNTERS HISTORY BUFFS TRANSPORT Is this the … 0 200 m REYKJAVÍK ART & DESIGN e# 0 0.1 miles Er þetta … er the·ta … Classic Photo of waterside Harpa’s Old Reykjavík (E11) This neighbourhood is loaded with National Gallery of Iceland (F13) Constantly changing Bus The network in and around 4 1c Reykjavík is littered with local to ()? Reykjavík is operated by Strætó intricate lattice of glass panels. brightly coloured residential houses and interesting (and lakeside collection of Iceland’s fi nest artists. (www.listasafn.is) til (Akureyrar)? til (a·ku·ray·rar) creations, including modernist # free to enter) historic buildings such as Raðhús (City Hall) (www.bus.is). run from around 6.30am on weekdays, 6 Culture House (H10) An excellently curated combination of from 7.30am on Saturdays and from 9.30am on Sundays or architecture, contemporary art, K and Alþingi (Parliament). It’s perfect for a wander. Faxa boat ferjan fer·yan and design shops. This walk takes ga art and artefacts tracing Iceland’s history. (www.culturehouse.is) public holidays. Services depart at 15-minute or 30-minute lkofnsvegur ta you through a sampling of the 5 Walk to the ocean’s edge for the popular Ka Sun Voyager (M10) One of many public sculptures in intervals. Bus stops are marked with a yellow letter ‘S’. Sun Voyager (Sólfar) sculpture. Its skele- bus rútan roo·tan Volcano House (D8) Watch movies of Icelandic volcanoes Reykjavík, this one sits along the capital’s coastline. disciplines, all in a compact, pop- tal shiplike frame sits powerfully along the erupting. (www.volcanohouse.is) Car A car is unnecessary as it’s so easy to explore on foot and by ular section of the city centre. water, with snow-topped mountains in the plane fl ugvélin fl ukh·vye·lin Old Harbour (D6) This area has blossomed from a service bus. However, car hire is best to get around outside of Reykjavík. distance. Start Reykjavík Art Museum – harbour into a hot spot for tourists. Photo It’s pricey but provides great freedom. Cars are available at the What time’s Kjarvalsstaðir ops abound with views of fi shing boats, Harpa airport, the BSÍ bus terminal and some city locations. Distance 3km Hvenær fer … kve·nair fer … 5# concert hall and snowcapped mountains Duration 2 hours Skúlgata 6 Dazzling Harpa concert hall opened the … bus? beyond. TICKETS in 2011. Be sure to zip inside to see its strætisvagninn? strai·tis·vag·nin a v vaulted glass panels and wonderful r harbour views. Laugavegur u íg The Bus fare is kr460; you can buy tickets at the bus Klapparstígur t CULTURE VULTURES QUIRKY REYKJAVÍK Vatnsstígur s Can you show me (on the map)? a k Sæbraut terminal, pay on board (though only with cash in the capital  k Take a Break: Stop for a delicious, a Geturðu sýnt mér ge·tur·dhu seent myer  #ú r area, and no change is given) or by using the app. Buy one-/ #ú F (á kortinu)? (ow kor·ti·nu) Harpa (H8) Marvel at the faceted glass interior of this Icelandic Phallological Museum (P14) Fascinating, yes organic meal at Gló (Laugavegur three-day passes (kr1700/4000) at Mjódd bus terminal,  20b), where the menu changes daily Grettisgata Hverfisgata monumental concert hall. (www.harpa.is) fascinating, array of Icelandic penises – all mammals are Vitastígur the Main Tourist Offi ce, 10-11 convenience stores, many and is accompanied by a broad bar One … ticket (to Reykjavík), please. represented. (www.phallus.is)  Skólavörðustígur hotels, Kringlan and Smáralind shopping malls, and bigger  Tjörnin i8 (D8) Famous Icelandic and international contemporary of intricate and fl avourful salads. #þSkúmaskot Einn miða … aitn mi·dha …  Njálsgata 4# artists. (www.i8.is) Handknitting Association of Iceland (J13; M13) Two city swimming pools. If you need to take two buses to reach  (til Reykjavíkur), tak. (til rayk·ya·vee·kur) takk.  Týsgata Laugavegur TÚN centre shops full of knits; the Skólavörðustígur location also your destination, get a skiptimiði (exchange ticket; good for  Kling & Bang (D3) Features young up-and-comers in the  Lokastígur (www.handknit.is) about 90 minutes) from the driver. The Reykjavík City Card ur has yarn, patterns and needles.  Þórsgata tíg How much is it to …? art world. (this.is/klingandbang) ras (www.citycard.is) also functions as a Strætó bus pass. Ká Grettisgata Hvað kostar til … ? kvadh kos·tar til … Literary Reykjavík (E8) Part of the Unesco City of Frakkastígur Vitastígur Nóatún Literature initiative, free walking tours of the Njálsgata Laugavegur Please stop here. centre start at the main library at 3pm every ARRIVING IN REYKJAVÍK Bergþórugata 4 Icelandic artists and designers create many objects that combine beauty and Stoppaðu hér, takk. sto·pa·dhu hyer tak Thursday from June to August. practicality. Laugavegur is loaded with 3# (www.bokmenntaborgin.is) Kefl avík International Airport 48km west of Reykjavík Freyjugata 2# shops selling designers’ work. To the Please take me to (this address). :B Njarðargata east, Kiosk is a couture cooperative. To Buses are the cheapest and easiest option connecting the west, Skúmaskot is packed with Viltu aka mér til vil·tu a·ka myer til Eriksgata Skipholt OUTDOOR PURSUITS EATING & DRINKING the airport and the city centre (around 50 minutes). Taxis unique handmade art and clothing. Langahlíð (þessa staðar). (the·sa sta·dhar) Barónsstígur are available but not commonly utilised due to the high r Rauðarárstígur gu e v Sundhöllin (N16) Built in 1937 this geothermal pool is Reykjavík’s Dill (H10) Arguably one of Reykjavík’s fi nest restaurants, cost (about kr15,000) and the ease of bus connections. i s Where’s the (hotel)? m Meðalholt 3 Guðjón Samúelsson (1887–1950), 2 Einar Jónsson (1874–1954) was one of i Snorrabraut ur M íg Hvar er (hótelið)? kvar er (hoh·te·lidh) oldest, and designed in art-deco style. There’s a large outdoor with elaborate tasting menus. (www.dillrestaurant.is) perhaps Iceland’s most renowned 20th- Iceland’s foremost sculptors. The museum st J Flybus (www.re.is) kr2700 one way to BSÍ Bus Terminal, s Gunnarsbraut Einholt ón area and excellent city views from the hot tub deck area. (reykjavik.is/ century architect, created a distinctive fills the studio he designed. Upper stories ar Bakarí Sandholt (L12) Some of the capital’s best baked or kr3300 one way hotel drop off (book ahead). Icelandic aesthetic. Hallgrímskirkja is have city views; the sculpture garden B Flókagata stadir/sundholl-reykjavikur) What’s your address? perhaps the pinnacle of his work. behind it is free. Háteigsvegur goods, sandwiches and sweets. (www.sandholt.is) J Airport Express (www.airportexpress.is) kr2400 one Hvert er kvert er Laugardalur (O8) This park is a favourite with locals for Kaffi barinn (J12) A Reykjavík institution, which is chilled by way to the Gray Line bus terminals (Holtavegi 10, east of Hrefnug heimilisfangið þitt? hay·mi·lis·fan·gidh thit its huge swimming complex, fed by the geothermal spring, day and packed on weekend nights. (www.kaffi barinn.is) Laugardalur, or adjacent to the Culture House) kr2900 one alongside gardens, sporting and concert arenas, and a zoo/ Kjartansg Flókagata I’m lost. way hotel drop off (book ahead). L # entertainment park (pictured below). 1 Ég er villtur/villt. (m/f) yekh er vil·tur/vilt 1 The Kjarvalsstaðir is named for classical Gunnarsbraut Guðrúnarg J Strætó public bus line 55 also connects BSÍ Rauðarárstígur Frú Lauga (J13) This farmers’ market sources artist Jóhannes Kjarval (1885–1972). bus terminal and the airport (kr1840, nine daily Bollagata ingredients from all over the countryside. The museum displays his evocative Monday to Friday in summer). landscapes and also the works of many Gamla (www.frulauga.is) major 20th-century Icelandic painters. Miklabraut HÁALEITI g k6 Langahlíð NORTH

STREETS Bókhlöðustígur G Hólavallagata Laugarásvegur O Skólavörðustígur Torvaldsensstræti Brattholt P1 Árnarhóll H10 Frú Lauga J13 Kling & Bang D3 Ráðhús D11 Settlement Gjábakkahraun K2 Laugardalsvöllur Need to Know Exhibition F12 Gamla H19-M20 C10 P8 Óðinsgata J13 E10 Brjánsstaðir N6 Ásgrímur Jónsson Gallerí Fold Q15 Laugar Spa O7 Reykjadalur J5 D10 Golden Circle M3 N7 A Hrannarst A9 Laugavegur Collection G16 Laugardalur P8 Information Bus Bollagata N20 Garðastræti H14-J13 Skothúsvegur Tryggvagata Brúarhlöð P2 Gallerí Laugarás N4 Reykjavík Art Seyðishólar L5 Haukadalur P1 H11-N13-P14 B14-F14 D8-F9 Main Tourist Offi ce (%411 6040; www. Hlemmur (%540 2701) Central local Aðalstræti D10 Bræðraborgarstí- C11-D9 Hrefnug O19 Öldugata A8-C9 Efri-Brú K4 ASÍ Laugarvatn M3 Laugardalshöllin Museum – Skálholt N4 Hengill J5 Miklatún Park visitreykjavik.is; Tjarnargata 11) bus terminal, at the eastern end of Art Museum Ægisgata C7-C8 gur A7 Geirsgata D7-G9 Hringbraut Lindargata Skúlgata Túngata A10 K16 Gamla Laugin O4 O8 Hafnarhús E9 Special Tours D6 Hrafnabjörg L2 Q20 The website www.visitreykjavik.is is all Laugavegur. Flúðir O4 J10-L11 P J8-L10-O12 Týsgata J13 Aurora Reykjavík Art Reykjavík Zoo & you’ll need for a short stay; www.visit Lækjartorg Square In the centre of Áltheimar Q10 Bragagata Glaðheimar Q10 A14-D17-M21 Hveragerði J5 Geysir O1 Laugardalslaug O6 Sterna J8 Ingólfsfjall K6 Ljósvallagata A13 Smáragata G18 Reykjavík A5 Museum – Family Park P9 reykjanes.is, www.south.is and www. town; more of a local bus stop than a Amtmannsst G11 F16-H15 Hverfisgata Pósthússtræti Gullfoss P1 Laugardalsvöllur Sun Voyager M10 Kálfstindar L2 Gnoðarvogur P10 U Leirubakki Q5 west iceland.is cover the countryside. terminal. G10-J11-O13 Lokastígur J13 F10 Snorrabraut Bakarí National Kjarvalsstaðir University of Ármúli N9-O10 Goðheimar Q10 Nesjavellir J4 Hallgrímskirkja L15 Sundhöllin N16 Krókhólar K2 Mjódd Bus Terminal (%557 7854) For E N19-P13 Urðarst G15 Sandholt L12 Q19 Iceland B17 Emergencies Ásvallagata A12 Stadium O7 Tjörnin D13 Lambhagi K2 long-distance buses; 8km south of the Grandagarður M R Núpar J6 Borgarhjól K12 Handknitting Reykjavík Bike Police, fi re, ambulance %112 Einholt Q17 I Sóleyjargata Laugardalur O8 centre. Austurstræti E10 A5-D3 V Association of Tours D6 TukTuk Tours H8 Miðmundartún K2 WATER There are also bus ticket sales and Mararg A9 Ránargata A7-C8 E15-F18 Reykholt O3 Cinema at Old Bicycle Hire Engjavegur O9 Grettisgata Ingólfsstræti Iceland J13; M13 Laugarvatn University of Skjaldbreiður N1 FEATURES departures from the BSÍ Bus Terminal B G12-H11 Miðst G13 Rastargata B5 Sólvallagata A11 Vatnsstígur L11-12 Skálabrekka J2 Harbour Village Adventures M3 Reykjavík Reykjavík Bike Tours (www.icelandbike.com) Eriksgata K16-L18 K13-P15 Harpa H8 Iceland A17 Þingvallahraun K2 Apavatn M3 (www.bsi.is), Harpa concert hall (www. Miklabraut O21 Sölvhólsgata J9 Skálholt N4 No 2 D7 By Boat D6 Bakkastígur A7 Grjótagata D10 Rauðarárstígur Vegamótastígur Lindin M3 Taxi harpa.is) and the Main Tourist Offi ce. K Culture House H10 Haunted Iceland E9 Reykjavík Varma J5 Öxarárhólmur K2 Hvítá L5 The Public Transport in Iceland free map F Mimisvegur J17 O20-Q16 Spítalast G13 J12 BSR (%561 0000; www.taxireykjavik.is) Baldursgata Grundarst G14 TRANSPORT Húrra E9 Literary Excursions G20 Víkin Maritime Laugarvatn M3 has a good overview of routes. Kalkofnsvegur J8 Mjóstræti D9 Reykjavegur N7 Sturlugata B20 Veghst K11 Dill H10 Hreyfi ll (%588 5522; www.hreyfi ll.is) F15-H15 Faxagata K8 Grundarstígur H13 Reykjavík E8 Museum B5 PARKS & BSÍ Bus Terminal Dómkirkja F11 Hverfisgallerí H10 Reykjavík Museum Old Harbour F6 Kárastígur K14 Mýrargata Stýrimannast B8 Vegmúli N9 National Gallery of GARDENS Bankastræti G11 Fisch D9 Guðrúnarg O20 S G19 i8 D8 of Photography Visitors Centre K2 Sólheimar M4 A6-C7 Suðurgata 16-C12 Veltus E10 Drumboddsstaðir Iceland F13 Barónsstígur Gunnarsbraut Kirkjustræti E10 E8 Volcano House D8 Fiskislóð A3-D2 Sæbraut Hlemmur Bus O2 Iceland Excursions Alþingisgarðurinn Svínavatn M4 lonelyplanet.com J18-O13 N19-P17 Kjartansg O19 Suðurlandsbraut Vesturgata B7-C8 National Museum E11 N F9-L10-P12 Stop Q14 G10 Reykjavík Whale Safari D6 Tjörnin D12-D15 Top Sights images: Arctic Images/Alamy ©; Nido Huebl, Polina Shestakova, Puripat Fjölnisvegur H17 N8-O10 Vitastígur 14-N12 Einar Jónsson of Iceland B15 Austurvöllur E10 Bárugata A8-C9 Klapparstígur Lækjartorg Bus Icelandic Phallolo- Sailors A5 Whales Lertpunyaroj, TTstudio/Shutterstock ©; Lonely Planet, Meredith Narrowe, Roc Canals Fjólugata F15-17 H Naustin E9 Sæmundargata Sundlaugavegur Museum K16 Nordic House Úlfljótsvatn K4 Photography/Getty Images ©; Hafnarhús image supplied by Reykjavík Art Museum ©; Bergstaðastræti J13-K10 Vonarstræti E11 Stop G10 gical Museum Reykjavík Sea of Iceland B3 Hallargarður Park Njálsgata B17 O6 Einar Jónsson B18 Vatnsvík K2 Walking Tour images: Eddie Chui/500px ©; Attila Jandi, Daan Kloeg/Jay Yuan, Roberto G14-J12 Flókagata Hafnarstræti Sterna J8 P14 Adventures D6 Þingvellir National E14 La Rosa, Tsuguliev/Shutterstock © Right: Vvoe/Shutterstock © O18-Q19 K13-P16 Siðumúli N10 Sunnuvegur P8 Þ Sculpture Videyjarsund E9-F10 L Vitatorg Car Park Information Centre Nýló D3 Reykjavík Skating Park K2 Hljómskálagarður Bergþórugata M15 Njarðargata Sigtún N8 Garden K16 D16 Frakkastígur Hallveigastígur Þingholtsstræti Old Harbour D6 Hall O8 Park E16 Bjargarst G13 Lækjargata E19-H16 T N12 Elding Adventures K2 L14-M12 H12 Sjamargata J16 F14-G12 Hljómskálagarður- Þingvallavatn J3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F11-G10 at Sea D6 Jón Sigurðsson Old Reykjavík E11 Reykjavík Viking GEOGRAPHIC Bjarkargata C15 Nönnugata H15 Skálholtsst F13 Templarasund SIGHTS 1ST EDITION Freyjugata Háteigsvegur Q18 Langholtsvegur Þórsgata J14 Statue E10 Old Wash Adventure E6 FEATURES inn C18 Þjórsá N5 Published Jun 2018 Bjarnarst K14 Norðurst D8 E11 Fontana M3 H14-K16 Hávallagata A10 Q8 Skólastræti G11 Alþingi K2; E11 Kaffibarinn J12 House O8 Saga Bjarnarfell O1 Hólavellir Ölfus N4 USA $7.99 Blómvallagata A11 Nýlendugata B7 Tjarnargata CITIES/TOWNS Free Walking Tour Cemetery B13 UK £4.99 Fríkirkjuvegur E13 Hellus F14 Laufásvegur Skólavöðustígur Arctic Adventures Omnom Museum A5 Öxará K2 B15-D12 Reykjavík G10 Kerið L5 Efstadalsfjall N2 Boardwalk B5 F12-H17 H11 Árnes P5 J11 Chocolate E1 Ingólfstorg E9

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