13 Hidden Secrets & Best Places in Reykjavik - Travel Guide Iceland

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1. 0:20

   Café Loki

   🍴 Restaurant · Skólavörðuholt

   The herring sandwich with egg and onion on house rye and the hearty rye bread ice cream are highlights.

2. 0:39

   Hallgrímskirkja

   🏢 Landmark · Skólavörðuholt

   It is right across the street from Café Loki.

3. 0:50

   Harpa

   🏢 Landmark · Miðborg · brief mention

4. 1:14

   Kolaportið Flea Market

   🛒 Market · Miðborg

   Chase the hákarl with a shot of Brennivín, the 37.5% 'Black Death' schnapps.

5. 1:50

   Sægreifinn (Sea Baron)

   🍴 Restaurant · Old Harbour

   Whale steak tastes like a cross between steak and fish; the lobster soup is the alternative for those avoiding whale.

6. 2:06

   Fljótt og Gott (BSÍ Bus Terminal)

   🍴 Restaurant · Vatnsmýri

   The svið comes as half a sheep's head with the brain removed; the cheeks and tongue are surprisingly juicy.

7. 2:36

   Blue Lagoon

   🚆 Day trip · Grindavík

   Early dawn brings a magical dim atmosphere; entry about $60, and it suits a stopover between flights.

8. 3:08

   Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

   🍜 Street food · Miðborg

9. 4:19

   Icelandic Phallological Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Miðborg · brief mention

10. 4:26

    Sun Voyager (Sólfar)

    🏢 Landmark · Miðborg · brief mention