Iceland Review - Map of Reykjavik (Winter 2018-2019)

Wonders of the Volcano

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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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We welcome you to our service stations around Iceland

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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Háteigskirkja church

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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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You will find our ATMs at various locations in the city centre and our branch at the Kringla shopping mall is open every day during the mall’s opening hours.

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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

Mon – Fri: 6:30–22 Sat - Sun: 9–22

Mon – Thu: 15:00- 22:00 Fri: 15:00 – 19:00 Sat - Sun: 11:00-18z:00

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Tel. 557 5547 Mon – Fri: 6:30–22 Sat - Sun: 9–22

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Important phone numbers

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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.

This way to Ring Road 1 A design studio & retailer of North and South carefully selected fashion brands & products from around the world.

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Public offices Weekdays from 10 to 15 or 16.

Shops & Supermarkets Open Mon.-Thu. 11-18.30, Fri. 10-19.30, Sat.10-18 & Sun. 12-18. Malls usually stay open until 21 on Thursd. Major gas stations and some stores stay open 24 hours.

This way to Kópavogur, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður & Keflavík Airport

Cards In Iceland it is more common to pay by card than cash.

ATM You can get cash advances from your credit/debit card at ATMs throughout Reykjavík.

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Refuel at Olís

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

NORSE M Y THOLOGY SOUVENIRS

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For more information: skidasvaedi.is / tel. +354 530 3000

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EQUIPMENT RENTALS • RESTAURANTS • SCHEDULED BUS TOURS

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Great spot for birdwatching.

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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

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Information

Post Office

Museum

Gas Station

Sport Field

Camping Site

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Fuel stations

Arion Bank ATM

A rare, once in a lifetime opportunity

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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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MEN: Skólavörðustígur 16. WOMEN: Skólavörðustígur 7 & Kringlan.

HOME: Skólavörðustígur 12. GEYSIR: Hafnarstræti, Akureyri & Haukadalur. Geysir.com

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A design studio & retailer of carefully selected fashion brands & products from around the world.

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Volcano and Earthquake exhibition

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Illuminated manuscripts, textiles, carvings, photographs, paintings and contemporary Icelandic art www.culturehouse.is The exhibition, shop Closed on Mondays and café are open 16/9 – 30/4 daily 10 - 17 The Culture House is part of the National Museum of Iceland