Reykjavík Grapevine - 11.10.2013, Page 48

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Sandholt Bakery
So you’ve just landed in Iceland and are
itching to do something fun, but first you’ll
need to eat. Sandholt Bakery has been open
since 1920, and they sure know what they’re
doing, having mastered the art of making
quality bread and pastries. Sit yourself down
and catch your breath: you have a long
week ahead of you.
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The Phallological Museum
This is the first penis museum in the world
which can boast specimens collected from
every mammal to be found in a single coun-
try. Whether you are penis-curious or just
looking for a laugh, head over and finally per-
sonally see what a whale’s Johnson looks like.
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Reykjavík Roasters
We at the Grapevine have voted this joint
the best coffeehouse in Reykjavík five years
in a row, and for good reason—their coffee
rocks! So head on over and wash away your
morning grogginess with a cup of Joe.
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The Pond
The walk to the pond serves two purposes:
to give you the necessary time to get all
the penis jokes out of your system, and to
familiarise yourself with the main party and
shopping street, Laugavegur. Once you get
to the pond you can sit down and enjoy the
good weather (if there is any to be had), and
then drive the ducks into a mad frenzy with
leftover Sandholt brau!!
City Centre
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SNAPS
SNAPS offers the very best of continental
and Icelandic cuisine, and you should prob-
ably enjoy it before your tongue gets too
numb from shots. Have a glass of wine and
enjoy the calm atmosphere before heading
out downtown.
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National Museum
Today is museum day, and what else would
you want to see than a museum on Icelandic
history? Check out ‘The Making Of A Na-
tion’ exhibit which explains what makes
Iceland Iceland. Hint: It’s not our stuffed
puffin toys.
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Kryddlegin Hjörtu
We don’t care what you told your mates, we
know that at this point, you’re starting to feel
like it’s Sunday already. Kryddlegin Hjörtu is
just the place to go to have a nice soothing
soup to balance your tummy, and get ready
for one of the Icelanders’ favourite past-times.
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8 Laugardalslaug
You’ll need to take a bus to get to this pool,
but the trip will be well worth it. With several
Olympic-length swimming lanes, a selec-
tion of hot tubs, a steam bath, and sports
facilities, it’s the perfect place to unwind
after a long night out. And don’t worry, it’s a
heated pool.
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9KEX Hostel
This biscuit-factory-turned-hostel has a
selection of good tasty meals at affordable
prices. The hostel can seat you and all the
wonderful new friends you’ve made, and if
you’re feeling thirsty, KEX also has a wide
selection of beers on tap to start off the
night.
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Useful numbers
Emergency number: 112
Medical help: 1770
Dental emergency: 575 0505
Information: 118
Taxi: Hreyfill-Bæjarlei!ir: 588 5522
BSR: 561 0000
Tax Free Refund
Iceland Refund, A!alstræti 2, tel: 564 6400
Tourist information
Arctic Adventures, Laugavegur 11,
tel: 562 7000
City Centre, A!alstræti 2, tel: 590 1550
Iceland Excursions – Grayline Iceland,
Hafnarstræti 20, tel: 540 1313
The Icelandic Travel Market, Bankastræti 2,
tel: 522 4979
Trip, Laugavegur 54, tel: 433 8747
Pharmacies
Lyf og heilsa, Egilsgata 3, tel: 563 1020
Lyfja, Laugavegur 16, tel: 552 4045 and Lág-
múla 5, tel: 533-2300
Coach terminal
BSÍ, Vatnsm#rarvegur 10,
tel: 562 1011, www.bsi.is
Domestic airlines
Air Iceland, Reykjavíkurflugvöllur,
tel: 570 3030, www.flugfelag.is
Eagle Air, Hótel Loftlei!ir, tel: 562-4200
Public transport
The only public transport available in Reykjavík
is the bus. Most buses run every 20–30 minutes
(the wait may be longer on weekends) and the
price per fare is 350 ISK for adults and children.
Multiple day passes are available for purchase at
select locations. Complete route map available
at: www.bus.is. Tel: 540 2700. Buses run from
07:00–24:00 on weekdays and 10:00–24:00 on
weekends. Main terminals are: Hlemmur and
Lækjartorg
Opening Hours
Bars and clubs: According to regulations, bars
can stay open until 01:00 on weekdays and
04:30 on weekends.
Shops: Mon.–Fri. 10:00–18:00, Sat. 10:00–
16:00, Sun. closed. The shopping centres
Kringlan and Smáralind as well as most
supermarkets and tourist shops have longer
opening hours.
Swimming pools: Weekdays 06:30–22:00 and
weekends 09:00–17:00, although each pool
varies plus or minus a few hours.
Banks in the centre are open Mon.-Fri. 09:00-
16:00.
Post Offices
Post offices are located around the city. The
downtown post office is at Pósthússtræti 3–5,
open Mon.–Fri. 09:00–18:00. Stamps are also
sold at bookstores, gas stations, tourist shops
and some grocery stores.
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You've just spent mountains of money on
plane tickets, a hotel room, and tickets to
the festival. You've got your party threads
all picked out, and you’re mentally prepared
for five days of carousing, but you have no
idea what to do between shows... And you're
skint!
No worries! We at the Grapevine have
a ton of experience making the most out of
a day on a budget. What follows is a five-day
itinerary suitably paced for the hung-over
and guaranteed to give you a taste of what
Reykjavík has to offer without forcing you to
declare bankruptcy.
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