Church, mosque or temple
Hallgrímskirkja
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík's tall, rocket-like church, with a tower you can ride up for rooftop views.
Shopping · Iceland · Capital Region
Laugavegur
Reykjavík's main shopping street, lined with design shops, cafes, bars and street art.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Laugavegur matters
Laugavegur is the heartbeat of Reykjavík's downtown, a long street of Icelandic wool, design boutiques, record shops, cafes and bars. Side streets burst with murals, and the rainbow-painted road leads to Hallgrímskirkja. It's lively into the early morning on weekends. Pick up a woollen jumper, or simply wander and people-watch.
Talking points
- Murals decorate the side streets.
- Wool and design shops are plentiful.
- Weekend nightlife runs late.
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