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Kringlan shopping mall
Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík. Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 150 shops, 23 places to eat and a range of services. At Kringlan you will find everything from a public library and a cinema to some of the finest fashion shops and restaurants in town. We are situated in the heart of Reykjavík, but don’t worry - there’s plenty of parking space. Make the most of…
Shopping in Reykjavík
In Reykjavík, shoppers have a multitude of options ranging from charming street boutiques to delightful local and international design stores, not to mention the extensive variety found in its shopping malls.
Kringlan City Library
The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reykjavík. The library focuses on great service and access for all, with a wide range of books, facilities, creative technology, events and exhibitions. Each library location is unique and reflects the local community.
Libraries & Culture Houses
Icelanders love books! We have the highest number of authors per capita, several book-related festivals, and Reykjavík is the first UNESCO City of Literature that doesn't have English as its native tongue
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people are quick to notice popular landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja Church, the Pearl, Tjörnin (the pond) and Mount Esja rising over the city, which can all be reached on foot or by bus.
Museums & Exhibitions
Despite Reykjavík's relatively small size, the capital area is renowned for its strong focus on arts and culture. Visitors to Reykjavík thus have a wide array of options for art museums, natural museums and history museums.
FAQ
If you have any questions check out this list, it might give you the answers!
HITTUMST | May 8th 2025
HITTUMST is a platform for the tourism industry in the capital area to present its products and services to all interested parties and strengthen connections.
Shopping
For a relatively small city, Reykjavík is a shopper’s paradise. There is literally something for everyone, charming little street boutiques, beautiful local and international design stores or large shopping malls with a great variety of stores.
Alþingi - Parliament House
Parliament House, which stands on Austurvöllur square, was built in 1880–81. Two annexes have been added to the original building, Kringlan (the Rotunda) in 1908and Skálinn in 2002. The garden of Parliament House is Iceland's oldest public garden. Dating from 1893–95, it was largely the work of parliamentarian/bank director Tryggvi Gunnarsson. In 1867 Althingi resolved to mark the millennium of…