Guidebook for Kópavogur
Food Scene
A lovely bakery and cafe just down the street from our place.
Kruðerí
18 NýbýlavegurGreat coffee and pastries.
A great vegan restaurant. You can find it downtown or in my neighbourhood Kopavogur.
70 locals recommend
Gló
17 EngjateigurA great vegan restaurant. You can find it downtown or in my neighbourhood Kopavogur.
A great burger joint. The interior is rustic and the burgers are juicy.
9 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
16A DalvegurA great burger joint. The interior is rustic and the burgers are juicy.
Hornið
15 HafnarstrætiBest place in Reykjavik to sit down and Geta pizza.
Delicious Indian cuisine. Their food is amazing and reasonably priced.
12 locals recommend
Bombay Bazaar
21 ÁrmúliDelicious Indian cuisine. Their food is amazing and reasonably priced.
Mandi
3b VeltusundKebab and more. A perfect place to grab something on your walk downtown.
All kinds of food for all kinds of people. Food hall that has over 10 ambitious vendors that provide a sample of the best food that Iceland has to offer.
136 locals recommend
Hlemmur Square
All kinds of food for all kinds of people. Food hall that has over 10 ambitious vendors that provide a sample of the best food that Iceland has to offer.
The first feline friendly cafe in Iceland. They have domesticated cats looking for adoption roaming around the cafe.
You can have a warm cup of coffee and pet a cat while you relax.
20 locals recommend
Kattakaffihúsið
10a BergstaðastrætiThe first feline friendly cafe in Iceland. They have domesticated cats looking for adoption roaming around the cafe.
You can have a warm cup of coffee and pet a cat while you relax.
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurThey keep it simple and only bake from leaven dough.
Kruðerí
18 NýbýlavegurGreat neighborhood cafe with delicious coffee and sweet treats.
Brauðkaup
19 BorgarholtsbrautDrinks & Nightlife
Infamous ghost brewery Mikkeler has opened a small outpost in Reykjavik centre.
43 locals recommend
Mikkeller & Friends
12 HverfisgataInfamous ghost brewery Mikkeler has opened a small outpost in Reykjavik centre.
The bar serves spirits, beers and some cocktails. It's the only LGBTQ club in the country and offers a predictably packed dance floor every weekend, a mixed crowd and a friendly vibe.
45 locals recommend
Kíkí Queer Bar
The bar serves spirits, beers and some cocktails. It's the only LGBTQ club in the country and offers a predictably packed dance floor every weekend, a mixed crowd and a friendly vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
The zoo features Icelandic farm animals and mammals from the country's wildlife as well as small collection of exotic animals.
181 locals recommend
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
The zoo features Icelandic farm animals and mammals from the country's wildlife as well as small collection of exotic animals.
Parks & Nature
Bathing in thermal baths is a tradition that dates back to the settlement of Iceland. Nautholsvik is a man mad beach which is located only a few minutes from downtown Reykjavik. The lagoon surrounding the beach is heated up with geothermal water as are the jacuzzis.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Bathing in thermal baths is a tradition that dates back to the settlement of Iceland. Nautholsvik is a man mad beach which is located only a few minutes from downtown Reykjavik. The lagoon surrounding the beach is heated up with geothermal water as are the jacuzzis.
Everything Else
Our local geothermal pool is just up the street. Every neighbourhood in Reykjavik has at least one pool and they are a big part of our culture and everyday life in Iceland.
106 locals recommend
Sundlaugin í Kópavogi (Kópavogslaug)
17 BorgarholtsbrautOur local geothermal pool is just up the street. Every neighbourhood in Reykjavik has at least one pool and they are a big part of our culture and everyday life in Iceland.
Essentials
Has great selection of goods and is the most affordable place to shop for food in Iceland.
512 locals recommend
Bónus
Has great selection of goods and is the most affordable place to shop for food in Iceland.
In the same price range as Bónus but they offer a wide range of health and vegan products.
327 locals recommend
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurIn the same price range as Bónus but they offer a wide range of health and vegan products.