What's On Map of Reykjavík 2019-2020

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All the most exciting places1 1 in Iceland!

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Hotel Marina

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The Grandi harbour area is worth a visit, with many restaurants and shops.

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Emergency, police, ambulance, fire department, medicine. Emergency ward National University Hospital, 24 hrs service, tel. 543 2000 Doctors on duty National University Hospital, 24 hrs service, tel. 1770 and 543 1000 Pharmacies open until midnight Lyfja Lágmúla. 533 2300 Lyfja Fiskislóð 3 512 3770

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Tel. 510 4600

Tel. 566 6879

Health Center for Tourists Tel.: 510 6500 www.hv.is

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This way to Ring Road 1 North and South

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For a small fee, Olís now offers carbon offsetting. Ask at the counter of any of our service stations.

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