Laugavegur
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Laugavegur is a long-distance trail in southern Iceland. It runs from the Landmannalaugar geothermal springs to the Þórsmörk nature reserve. The wide, dramatic valley of Þórsmörk sits at the foot of Eyjafjallajökull, an active volcano. The trail leads through striking landscapes spanning gorges, glaciers and multicolored rhyolite mountains. Simple huts dot the route at stops like Hrafntinnusker and Emstrur.
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Laugavegur is a long-distance trail in southern Iceland. It runs from the Landmannalaugar geothermal springs to the Þórsmörk nature reserve. The wide, dramatic valley of Þórsmörk sits at the foot of Eyjafjallajökull, an active volcano. The trail leads through striking landscapes spanning gorges, glaciers and multicolored rhyolite mountains. Simple huts dot the route at stops like...
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Laugavegur Street is not only the oldest but also the most vibrant shopping street in Reykjavik. Its name, meaning "Wash Road," refers to its historical use as the route to the hot springs in Laugardalur where locals went to wash their clothes. Today, Laugavegur is lined with a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries, reflecting the lively and creative spirit of modern Reykjavik. The street is a cultural hub, bustling with both locals and tourists, offering everything from high fashion to quirky souvenirs and gourmet Icelandic cuisine.
If you're in town, chances are high that you will walk this street. We came down from the Hallgrímskirkja and had some time left. It's filled with lots of shops from fashion, sports gear, arts & crafts to the big chains. Lots of restaurants, cafés and quirky bars as well. Surely at night this is a very lively place. But we prefer it more quiet nowadays and came here in daytime. And it was pretty quiet, despite it being a pic-perfect sunny day. It was ok. But streets like these in big towns are all a bit the same. Didn't really do it for us. Surely a must-do for first visits. But nothing to come back to. At least for us.
Without a doubt everyone visiting Reykjavik will pass this street. Reykjavik is a small town and this is one of the main and oldest streets. It has plenty of souvenir shops, bars, restaurants,... Best are the colorful houses in the area with vivid colors and nice murals and graffiti
So many things to do and see. Many of the tourist shops are a copy and paste of each other and you likely don’t need to visit them all. Tons of restaurants to chose from and makes for a fun city experience rain or shine.
Way too much people. I suppose this street belongs no more to the locals now, but to the tourists instead. Avoid especially at weekends afternoons. However, it's getting more spacy after people went home after parties.
If you want to spend an afternoon in Reykjavik, this road is perfect: lots of shops, nice bars and colourful houses with beautiful street art.
Nearby Attractions Of Laugavegur
Hallgrimskirkja
Sun Voyager
Old Iceland
Midgardur by Center Hotels
Hótel Frón
Höfði House
Sundhöllin
Hús máls og menningar
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Ísbúðin litla Valdís
Hallgrimskirkja
Sun Voyager
Old Iceland
Midgardur by Center Hotels
Nearby Restaurants Of Laugavegur
Café Loki
Sandholt
Lebowski Bar
Brauð & Co
Svarta Kaffið
Café Babalú
Bastard Brew & Food
Sjávargrillið
Reykjavík Kitchen
Reykjavik Roasters
Café Loki
Sandholt
Lebowski Bar
Brauð & Co
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