Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
This is my favourite restaurant in Reykjavik, is a small family restaurant run by the beautiful Icelandic / Californian couple Íris and Lucas that met in Italy so the menu is all Italian based and they only use raw material so top quality food and taste together with a small and cosy ambient, perfect for brunch on the weekends and aperitivo that can run together with dinner in the evening.
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The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurThis is my favourite restaurant in Reykjavik, is a small family restaurant run by the beautiful Icelandic / Californian couple Íris and Lucas that met in Italy so the menu is all Italian based and they only use raw material so top quality food and taste together with a small and cosy ambient, perfect for brunch on the weekends and aperitivo that can run together with dinner in the evening.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataBeautiful restaurant with one of the best chefs in Reykjavik. The building itself is amazing and is located in a perfect spot at the Harbour looking over to Harpa the Concert hall with the front by artist Ólafur Elíasson. In the Marshall house on the upper floors there are few of most of the most vibrant art spaces in Reykjavik; Studio Ólafur Elíasson on the top floor, The Living Art Museum and Kling & Bang artist run space. More info here https://marshallhusid.is/
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La Primavera Ristorante
20 GrandagarðurBeautiful restaurant with one of the best chefs in Reykjavik. The building itself is amazing and is located in a perfect spot at the Harbour looking over to Harpa the Concert hall with the front by artist Ólafur Elíasson. In the Marshall house on the upper floors there are few of most of the most vibrant art spaces in Reykjavik; Studio Ólafur Elíasson on the top floor, The Living Art Museum and Kling & Bang artist run space. More info here https://marshallhusid.is/
GOTT Reykjavík
17 HafnarstrætiVery nice and cosy restaurant right in the centre of Reykjavik.
Ramen Momo
16 TryggvagataBest ramen place in Reykjavik - quick and easy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Vedur
33, 101 KlapparstígurThis is a very nice bar and a restaurant right on the Harbour in the new Grandi area (the centre of the locals)
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Bryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurThis is a very nice bar and a restaurant right on the Harbour in the new Grandi area (the centre of the locals)
Arts & Culture
Reykjavík Art Museum is a dynamic and progressive scene which gives guests an opportunity to get to know diverse art and gain a deeper understanding of the historic, social, cultural and artistic context of different artworks. Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundarsafn regularly exhibit works by three of the most famous Icelandic artists; Erró, Kjarval and Ásmundur Sveinsson.
The museum exhibits work from Icelandic and international leading artists in Modern and Contemporary Art. It is also a platform for up-and-coming talents. The exhibitions in Reykjavík Art Museum span all the way from the historic to modern times, from the conventional to the outermost limits of art.
Check out their latest exhibitions and events on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/listasafnreykjavikur/
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataReykjavík Art Museum is a dynamic and progressive scene which gives guests an opportunity to get to know diverse art and gain a deeper understanding of the historic, social, cultural and artistic context of different artworks. Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundarsafn regularly exhibit works by three of the most famous Icelandic artists; Erró, Kjarval and Ásmundur Sveinsson.
The museum exhibits work from Icelandic and international leading artists in Modern and Contemporary Art. It is also a platform for up-and-coming talents. The exhibitions in Reykjavík Art Museum span all the way from the historic to modern times, from the conventional to the outermost limits of art.
Check out their latest exhibitions and events on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/listasafnreykjavikur/
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
Art museum
Ásmundarsalur was built in 1933 as an artist studio by one of Iceland’s premier and most loved sculptors Ásmundur Sveinsson.
Throughout the years it has served as an artist studio and residence, exhibition space and art school. It has also been the birth place of some of the most important early avant-garde activities in Iceland. Ásmundarsalur has recently reopened after two years of extensive renovations. The main focus was on bringing forward the original funkis architecture of the building. Ásmundarsalur is a privately run, nonprofit art space that is dedicated to all forms of art and design. This includes the performing arts with an emphasis on highlighting their diversity and interplay between the various art forms.
I highly recommend a visit to this unique art space where you can always see something new and exciting happening and relax at the same time with a cup of coffee and often good company!
Check out their exhibitions and events on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Asmundarsalur/
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Asmundarsalur
41 FreyjugataÁsmundarsalur was built in 1933 as an artist studio by one of Iceland’s premier and most loved sculptors Ásmundur Sveinsson.
Throughout the years it has served as an artist studio and residence, exhibition space and art school. It has also been the birth place of some of the most important early avant-garde activities in Iceland. Ásmundarsalur has recently reopened after two years of extensive renovations. The main focus was on bringing forward the original funkis architecture of the building. Ásmundarsalur is a privately run, nonprofit art space that is dedicated to all forms of art and design. This includes the performing arts with an emphasis on highlighting their diversity and interplay between the various art forms.
I highly recommend a visit to this unique art space where you can always see something new and exciting happening and relax at the same time with a cup of coffee and often good company!
Check out their exhibitions and events on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Asmundarsalur/
Einar Jónsson was Iceland´s first sculptor.
In the museum you can explore his home, his studio and his work of art both inside and in the garden. Wonderful museum to spend time in with children or just to experience a peek into the past and the life of Iceland's first sculptor.
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Einar Jónsson Sculpture garden and museum
51 NjarðargataEinar Jónsson was Iceland´s first sculptor.
In the museum you can explore his home, his studio and his work of art both inside and in the garden. Wonderful museum to spend time in with children or just to experience a peek into the past and the life of Iceland's first sculptor.
Hafnarborg – the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art was founded in 1983, becoming the home of the town’s art collection. Chemist Sverrir Magnússon and his wife Ingibjörg Sigurjónsdóttir laid the foundations of the museum and its collection with the donation of their home and art collection to the town.
On the ground floor is a nice restaurant and if you visit the beautiful neighborhood of Hafnarfjörður you can not miss a visit to this wonderful museum.
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Hafnarborg
34 StrandgataHafnarborg – the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art was founded in 1983, becoming the home of the town’s art collection. Chemist Sverrir Magnússon and his wife Ingibjörg Sigurjónsdóttir laid the foundations of the museum and its collection with the donation of their home and art collection to the town.
On the ground floor is a nice restaurant and if you visit the beautiful neighborhood of Hafnarfjörður you can not miss a visit to this wonderful museum.
Gerðarsafn is a progressive museum with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art, located in the heart of Kópavogur. Gerðarsafn offers temporary exhibitions with works by Icelandic and international contemporary artists as well as displaying the museum collection. The exhibition program echoes the museum‘s status as the only Icelandic museum built in honor of a female artist.
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Gerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum
4 HamraborgGerðarsafn is a progressive museum with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art, located in the heart of Kópavogur. Gerðarsafn offers temporary exhibitions with works by Icelandic and international contemporary artists as well as displaying the museum collection. The exhibition program echoes the museum‘s status as the only Icelandic museum built in honor of a female artist.
The Living Art Museum (Nýlistasafnið) is a non-profit, artist-run museum and association, venue for events, exhibitions, performances, discussions and research. The museum was founded in 1978 in reaction to Icelandic art authorities disregard for contemporary art practices.
The Living Art Museum is located in the so-called Marshall house in the Harbour are "Grandi". Look at their latest exhibitions and events on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thelivingartmuseum/
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The Living Art Museum
20 GrandagarðurThe Living Art Museum (Nýlistasafnið) is a non-profit, artist-run museum and association, venue for events, exhibitions, performances, discussions and research. The museum was founded in 1978 in reaction to Icelandic art authorities disregard for contemporary art practices.
The Living Art Museum is located in the so-called Marshall house in the Harbour are "Grandi". Look at their latest exhibitions and events on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thelivingartmuseum/
Harbinger is a non-profit DIY-operation of the highest caliber. Since 2014 this former fishmonger's is an artist run exhibition venue presenting both emerging artists and established artists.
Look at their latests events and exhibition on their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/harbinger.is/
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Harbinger
1, 101 FreyjugataHarbinger is a non-profit DIY-operation of the highest caliber. Since 2014 this former fishmonger's is an artist run exhibition venue presenting both emerging artists and established artists.
Look at their latests events and exhibition on their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/harbinger.is/
Kling & Bang is an artist run space established by ten artists in the beginning of 2003. The aim of Kling & Bang is to introduce emerging and established, national and international artists and their works, that challenge the context and content of creative thinking.
Kling & Bang is located in the Marshall house in the Harbour are "Grandi". Look at their latest exhibitions and events on their Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/klingandbang/
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Kling og Bang
20 GrandagarðurKling & Bang is an artist run space established by ten artists in the beginning of 2003. The aim of Kling & Bang is to introduce emerging and established, national and international artists and their works, that challenge the context and content of creative thinking.
Kling & Bang is located in the Marshall house in the Harbour are "Grandi". Look at their latest exhibitions and events on their Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/klingandbang/
Everything Else
Hallgrimskirkja
Beautiful view over the city from the top!