NAVIGATOR
FISKMARKAÐURINN The Fish Market is as fresh as you’re going to get with locally sourced produce abound. Located in one of the city’s oldest building, this is a smart place to enjoy some exquisite traditional cuisine with an international twist, prepared in the open kitchen, so you get to see some of the action as well. €€€
SNAPS BISTRO
A French bistro in downtown Reykjavik…. If you are really sick of fish, this is your place. Definitely head here for a lively brunch or even a cheeky 5 o’clock GnT. A beautiful establishment, light and airy with wonderful international decor and extremely attentive staff. In fact, with the brunch (Saturdays only), cocktails or dinner washed down with a great selection of wines - you really can’t go wrong. €€€€
GRILLMARKAÐURINN Stunning - just everything. The decor, the food, the service and overall atmosphere. The dishes are created by two chefs using raw Icelandic ingredients and the results are just spectacular. The city is a hot bed of incredible cuisine and each chef is pushing the boundaries. Once again, if you need to move away from fish, fish, fish - head here from some spectacular ‘melt in your mouth’ beef, locally sourced from a heard of Angus and Gallaway stock.If you’re in a sharing kind of mood, opt for the stunning tasting menus for the whole table. €€€€
DRINK
MICRO BAR One of the very first if not the first craft beer and micro distilleries on the island. Apart from the tap room in Reykjavik, the other one is in Kopavogur and of course the actual brewery, where you can take a tour and sample some of Iceland’s finest beers. As a staple part of the country’s nightlife, these beer drinking establishments should definitely be on everyone’s bucket list when visiting Iceland.
KAFFIBARRIN Don’t be distracted by the London Underground sign outside – you’re still in the Arctic Circle. A wonderful gem of a bar offers a cosy respite if the weather is getting you down. The smaller upstairs room is tastefully decorated with the walls adorned by front covers from various style magazines and offers a more private venue for a drink with your loved one. The tube sign might give away the fact that the bar is part owned by Blur’s Damon Albarn.
LEBOSWKI BAR Whether or not you’re familiar with ‘The Big Lebowski’ – the infamous 1998 film by the Coen brothers – you can’t suppress a smile when you walk back in time to this retro American bar. Inside you’ll find the equivalent of a good ole’ fashioned porch to hang out on, where you can put your feet up with a bourbon and imagine the heat of a balmy evening in the USA. Not sure why, but the bar also has over 20 variations of White Russians to keep you busy.
ESSENTIAL REYKJAVIK
REYKJAVIK MAIN PORT
N 64° 08’ 58.93” W 021° 52’ 12.40” Email
erna@faxaports.is Website
www.faxafloahafnir.is/en/ Pilot on entry Compulsory Tidal movement 4.5m Pilot channel 12
BUCKET LIST RIVER RAFTING
Most tours run from May to September and are located in the North and South. While white water rafting in Iceland is tame in comparison to some other countries, it allows you to enjoy the scenic views. There are moments of calm interspersed with turbulent waves, boat rocking, and twists and turns.
WHALE WATCHING Over the last two decades, Iceland has become one of Europe’s premier whale-watching destinations. Whale watching is as essential a part of any trip to Iceland as seeing the Northern Lights, hot springs, and glaciers.
GOLDEN CIRCLE The Golden Circle is one of the most popular tours in Iceland. First is Thingvellir, which is the national park of Iceland, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of a few centimetres per year. The second location is Geysir, the famous geothermal area with hot springs. The third attraction is one of Iceland ’s most beautiful and powerful waterfalls, Gullfoss.
HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA A Lutheran church, located on top of the Skólavörðuhæð hill in the centre of Reykjavík. At 74.5 metres (245 feet) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland, and its tower offers a spectacular panoramic view over the city. They say it was designed to resemble Thor’s hammer, with the handle facing up, as a nod to Iceland’s religious history.
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