Kópavogur

Kópavogur is a part of Reykjavík metropolitan area, located south of Reykjavík. They share municipal borders, so its not hard to get there.

Kópavogur is central in the capital area and there are roads, bus routes and pedestrian and bicycle paths that link Kópavogur with the rest of the Reykjavík area.

Kópavogur is one of the youngest towns in Iceland so there is not much there of historical significance. It was a suburb of Reykjavík with the first houses built during World War II. Explosive growth in business and housing building doubled the town in size since 1990, giving it large shopping centers and an office/commercial building that is the tallest building in Iceland. The things to see are primarily in the older part of the town, particularly the Kársnes peninsula with trees in the gardens and treelined streets and the picturesque church on top of the Borgarholt.

Entertainment

• Smárabíó

  phone: +354 564 0000
  Iceland's most popular and up-to-date multiplex cinema has the capacity of 1 000 seats in five halls with perfect RealD 3D digital technology and equipment to broadcast live events in 3D.

• Skemmtigarðurinn

  phone: +354 534 1900
  Indoor family entertainment center in Smáralind offers a great time for all ages.

Geothermal Swimming Pools

Outdoor geothermal swimming pools are an important part of Icelandic culture and a visit to them is a great way to relax.

• Salalaug and Kópavogslaug

  phone: +354 570 0480, +354 570 0470
  address: Salalaug - Versalir 3 / Kópavogslaug – Borgarholtsbraut 17
  A swimming pool.

• Smáralind

  phone: +354 528 8000
  address: Hagasmára 1, 201
  Iceland's largest shopping center, over 80 shops and businesses on three floors.

• American Style

  phone: +354 554 6085
  address: Nýbýlavegur 22
  American foods and burgers.

• Domino´s Pizza

  phone: +354 58 12345
  address: Nýbýlavegur 14

• KFC

  phone: +354 554 4700
  address: Bæjarlind 18

• Nings restaurant

  phone: +354 588 9899
  address: Hlíðasmára 12
  Asian cuisine

• Nítjánda

  phone: +354 575 7500
  address: Smáratorgi

• Spot

  phone: +354 544 4040
  address: Bæjarlind 6

• Lily Guesthouse

  phone: +354-555-2345
  Nybylavegur 30, The guesthouse is clean and comfortable, with free internet, and breakfast if desired. The building has an elevator which is accessible for wheelchairs. Lily is in walking distance from Perlan from were you can see panorama view over Reykjavik. Also in walking distanceis Nautholsvik beach. Pizza and fast food restaurants are in nearby buildings.