Guidebook - things to do close by
Food Scene
Ali Baba
Very good kebabs and shawarma's.
Te & Kaffi
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personas de la zona recomiendanNice little coffeehouse with excellent coffee.
Uniquely positioned restaurant next to the geothermal beach, Reykjavík Universtiy and Oskjuhlid park. Mostly visited by locals.
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personas de la zona recomiendanNauthóll
106 Nauthólsvegur23
personas de la zona recomiendanUniquely positioned restaurant next to the geothermal beach, Reykjavík Universtiy and Oskjuhlid park. Mostly visited by locals.
Reynir bakari ehf
14 HamraborgOne of two nearby bakeries.
This is a bakery, grill and a icecream stand right opposite the nearby swimming pool. They have great sourdough bread and very good hamburgers and sandwiches.
Brauðkaup
19 BorgarholtsbrautThis is a bakery, grill and a icecream stand right opposite the nearby swimming pool. They have great sourdough bread and very good hamburgers and sandwiches.
Bragginn Bistro
Nice little bar/bistro frequented by nearby university students. Tacos are great!
Located in the art museum, a very nice bistro style place with great grub. Excellent place to visit on a sunny day since they have a large outside seating area.
Pure Deli
4 HamraborgLocated in the art museum, a very nice bistro style place with great grub. Excellent place to visit on a sunny day since they have a large outside seating area.
Craft burger kitchen
8 NýbýlavegurVery good hamburgers
Sightseeing
Great view of the city and good place for eating or for coffee.
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personas de la zona recomiendanPerlan
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personas de la zona recomiendanGreat view of the city and good place for eating or for coffee.
Parks & Nature
Rútstún
A small park next to our street with playground.
Öskjuhlíð
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personas de la zona recomiendanA large park surrounding Perlan with many hiking trails.
Essentials
Krónan
18 Hamraborg6
personas de la zona recomiendanOne of two nearby grocery stores.
Krambúðin
30 HófgerðiFor the necessities.
Bónus
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personas de la zona recomiendanSupermarket
Arts & Culture
Natural History Museum of Kópavogur
6 HamraborgGreat museum for the whole family. Usually free entry.
Salurinn
6 HamraborgA concert hall with multiple events. Many event are free entry.
The iconic church of Kópavogur sits on top of Karsnes (old Kópavogurs peninsula) with a great view of the surroundings.
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personas de la zona recomiendanKópavogskirkja
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personas de la zona recomiendanThe iconic church of Kópavogur sits on top of Karsnes (old Kópavogurs peninsula) with a great view of the surroundings.
Bókasafn Kópavogs
Hamraborg 6A Hamraborg6
personas de la zona recomiendanVarious exhibitions and it has a nice small coffeehouse/restaurant called Pure Deli with great food.
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personas de la zona recomiendanGerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum
4 Hamraborg9
personas de la zona recomiendanVarious exhibitions and it has a nice small coffeehouse/restaurant called Pure Deli with great food.
Getting Around
Public transportation hub. Buses in all directions. 15-20min bus ride to downtown Reykjavik.
Hamraborg
Public transportation hub. Buses in all directions. 15-20min bus ride to downtown Reykjavik.
Entertainment & Activities
The geothermal heated beach is the place to hang out when the weather is lovely. Heated ocean water, hot tub and of course unheated ocean for the tough ones.
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personas de la zona recomiendanNautholsvik Geothermal Beach
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personas de la zona recomiendanThe geothermal heated beach is the place to hang out when the weather is lovely. Heated ocean water, hot tub and of course unheated ocean for the tough ones.
The Kópavogur geothermal swimming pool is at the end of our street. Hot tubs, water massage, steam baths and the pools with fun pool slides for all ages. The best one in the greater Reykjavik area! If you are staying for a while consider buying 10x visit card, it is a lot cheaper.
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personas de la zona recomiendanSundlaugin í Kópavogi (Kópavogslaug)
17 Borgarholtsbraut49
personas de la zona recomiendanThe Kópavogur geothermal swimming pool is at the end of our street. Hot tubs, water massage, steam baths and the pools with fun pool slides for all ages. The best one in the greater Reykjavik area! If you are staying for a while consider buying 10x visit card, it is a lot cheaper.