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Ferry to Viðey Island historical site
Volcano Documentary and Geological Exhibition in Reykjavík, Next to the Old Harbour
Whales of Iceland
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REYKJAVIK CITY CENTRE
Great spot for birdwatching.
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Sundahöfn Harbor
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
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The famous ReaganGorbachev meeting was held here in Höfði.
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Laugavegur is Reykjavík’s main shopping street.
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Your Icelandic Banking Partner Get your Currency Card at the next Arion Bank branch.
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Kjarvalsstaðir art museum
BSÍ Bus Terminal
Botanical Garden
Park Inn Hotel
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Landspítali Hospital
Áskirkja church
Laugardalur is a great day out for the family.
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Tel. 411 4200 Mon – Fri: 6:30–22 Sat - Sun: 9–22
This way to Kópavogur, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður Klébergslaug Grafarvogslaug & Keflavík Airport Tel. 510 4600
Tel. 566 6879
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The official source for safe adventure in Iceland. www.safetravel.is. Staff member available at What’s On, Bankastræti 2, during opening hours.
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 24 hour pharmacy Lyfja Lágmúla. 533 2300 Lyfja Fiskislóð 3 512 3770 Emergency Dentist Tel.: 426 8000 Health Center for Tourists Tel.: 510 6500 www.hv.is
Money Banks Normally open 9:15-16:00 Mon. to Fri. Currency exchange All banks exchange foreign currencies. Western Union The Post Office and Landsbankinn offer Western Union and other international transactions.
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This way to Kópavogur, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður & Keflavík Airport
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The Grandi area is worth a visit, with many restaurants and shops.
MEN: Skólavörðustígur 16. WOMEN: Skólavörðustígur 7 & Kringlan. HOME: Skólavörðustígur 12. GEYSIR: Hafnarstræti, Akureyri & Haukadalur. Geysir.com
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Ferry to Viðey Island historical site
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Great spot for birdwatching. The Grandi area is worth a visit, with many restaurants and shops.
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Grand Hotel
Laugardalur is a great day out for the family.
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Háteigskirkja church
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Botanical Garden 13
Kjarvalsstaðir art museum
BSÍ Bus Terminal
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Landspítali Hospital
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Family Park and Zoo
Langholtskirkja church
Reykjavík Airport - domestic air terminal
Ægisíða is a great setting for a seaside walk.
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Post Office
Museum
Gas Station
Sport Field
Camping Site
Church
Parking House
Police Station
Fuel stations
Arion Bank ATM
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PLACES OF INTEREST
1. What’s On Tourist Information (C-3) 2. Alþingi – House of Parliament (C-2) 3. Arnarhóll Hill (C-2) 4. Aurora Reykjavík (B-2) 5. Austurvöllur Square (C-2) 6. Botanical Garden (G-3) 7. BSÍ – Bus Terminal (C-4) 8. Catholic Cathedral (B-2) 9. City Hall (C-3) 10. Dómkirkjan cathedral (C-2) 11. Laugardalsholl Sports Hall (G-3) 12. Electrical Museum (J-7) 13. Family Park (H-4) 14. Farm Animal Zoo (H-4) 15. Ferry to Viðey island (H-1) 16. Government House (C-2) 17. Hallgrimskirkja Church (D-3) 18. Háteigskirkja Church (E-4) 19. Hlemmur Bus Station (E-3) 20. Höfði House (E-2) 21. Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir (E-4) 22. ASI Art Museum (D-3) 23. Lækjartorg (C-2) 24. National Gallery of Iceland (C-3) 25. Numismatic Museum (C-2) 26. Perlan Museum (D-5) 27. Public Library (C-2) 28. Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús (C-2) 29. Nauthólsvík – Thermal Beach (D-7) 30. Skating Rink (G-3) 31. Ásgrímur Jónsson Collection (C-3) 32. The Culture House (C-2) 33. The National Theater (C-2) 34. The Nordic House (B-4) 35. The University of Iceland (B-3) 36. Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum (D-3) 37. Pavillion Garden – Hljómskálagarðurinn (C-3) 38. Suðurgata Cemetery (B-3) 39. Reykjavík City Theater (F-5) 40. National Museum of Iceland (B-3) 41. Listasafn Sigurjóns Ólafssonar - Museum (F-1) 42. Reykjavík Art Museum – Ásmundarsafn (G-3) This way to 43. The Settlement Exhibition (C-2) Ring Road 1 44. Harpa Concert Hall (C-2) North and South 45. Reykjavík Maritime Museum (B-1) 46. Volcano House (C-2) Vestu rla47. ndsvReykjavik Museum of Photography (C-2) egur 48. The Sun Voyager (D-2)
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Laugavegur is Reykjavík’s main shopping street.
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Thermal Spa
The famous ReaganGorbachev meeting was held here in Höfði.
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Experience the amazing Langjökull glacier from the inside
Reykjavík Airport
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Historical bunkers from WWII
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