Reykjavík Grapevine - 03.07.2015, Side 47

Reykjavík Grapevine - 03.07.2015, Side 47
The Nordic House Reykjavík is a vibrant Nordic cultural institution with exhibitions, a library, shop and one of the best restaurants in Reykjavík, Aalto Bistro. The building is designed by the internationally acclaimed finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Open everyday from 10–17 Visit www.nordichouse.is for more information. Book a table: www.aalto.is Sundays – wednsdays 11–17 Thursdays – saturdays 11–21 The Nordic House Sturlugata 5, 101 Reykjavík Tel: 5517030, www.nordichouse.is Enjoy food Enjoy books Enjoy culture Enjoy the Nordic House Norræna húsið The Nordic House A journey through the visual world of Iceland The Culture House Hverfisgata 15 101 Reykjavík The exhibition, shop and café are open daily 10 - 17 Closed on Mondays 16/9 – 30/4 Illuminated manuscripts, textiles, carvings, photographs, paintings and contemporary Icelandic art www.culturehouse.is The Culture House is part of the National Museum of Iceland THE HOUSE AT EYRARBAKKI Opening hours: May 1st - September 30th daily 11.00-18.00 or by an agreement Tel: +354 483 1504 & +354 483 1082 | husid@husid.com | www.husid.com Árnessýsla folk museum is located in Húsið, the House, historical home of the Danish merchants built in 1765. Húsið is one of the oldest houses in Iceland and a beautiful monument of Eyrarbakki´s time as the biggest trading place on the south coast. Today one can enjoy exhibitions about the story and culture of the region, famous piano, shawl made out of human hair and the kings pot, are among items. Húsið prides itself with warm and homelike atmosphere. The House at Eyrarbakki 1. Lunch at Vitinn, Sandgerði This is a super cosy restaurant by Sand- gerði’s harbour. Pay attention to the ties hanging from the ceiling: they’re from the captains whose boats used to dock at the harbour before the fishing quota moved out of Sandgerði. It used to be the place I’d go to on weekends when I was coming up to my legal drinking age. The owners, Binna and Stebbi, are lot of fun, they regularly allowed me to monkey around with the sound system when no- body else was playing. 2. Garðskagaviti This is a beautiful lighthouse that’s vital to the Reykjanes Peninsula. It’s by a beau- tiful beach, where you’ll find lots of bird- life. It’s a very romantic location. 3. The pools For outsiders, the pools of Iceland are an absolute must-see. Vatnaveröld ('Water World') in Reykjanesbær is maybe not the best one, except if you have kids, but it’s worth it for the hot tubs. The Sand- gerði and Garður swimming pools are, however, great, with the former featuring a newly renovated swimming pool with a slide, a jacuzzi, and some great hot pots. 4. Hvalsnes, Stafsnes and Hvalsneskirkja If you’re up for a road trip, Hvalsnes is a very scenic area to drive through. Hvalsneskirkja is a beautiful church to visit, and it’s also famous for housing the tomb of Steinunn Hallgrímsdóttir, the daughter of Hallgrímur Pétursson, celebrated hymn writer of Iceland. He himself also spent his first years as a reverend in Hvalsnes, 1644-1651. The small lighthouse in Stafnes is very pret- ty, as is the little harbour in the armlet where fifteen sailors drowned in 1928, which in turn led to the creation of the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR). 5. A) The Icelandic Mu- seum of Rock & Roll This is perhaps something that doesn’t need any introduction for the guests of ATP. It is a must-see. 5. B) Paddy’s This is the only bar that rocks out in the Southern Peninsula. Æla is not performing at this year’s ATP, but their second album ‘Vettlingatök’ just hit the streets. MUSIC FESTIVAL Bike Cave Great prices Bike Cave Einarsnes 36 | 101 | Reykjavík stefan@bikecave.is www.bikecave.is Restaurant, Bar, wifi, Scooter rental, Coffee, Laundromat, self service pitstop 770-3113 & 666-6136 Open 8-23 7 The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 9 — 2015 The self-proclaimed birthplace of Icelandic rock ‘n’ roll, Keflavík has had a hard time forg- ing a new identity for itself since the military left, beyond being that place with the inter- national airport. However, that’s not to say there aren’t plenty of things to check out. To get the insider’s scoop on the matter, we reached out to Halli Valli, who in addition to being a massive ATP fan (and opening the inaugural Icelandic show), is the frontman of post-punk band Æla, whose roots lie in the area. Here are his five recommendations for people stay- ing in or wanting to pass time in Keflavík and the surrounding area. What To Do In Keflavík!

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