Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2017, Blaðsíða 48

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2017, Blaðsíða 48
The R eykjavík G rapevine B est of R eykjavík 20 17 4 8 Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday me- andering or a laser-guided approach to finding the best stuff, a cou- ple of insider tips are always useful. In this fast-changing city, new places spring up from week to week, begging the questions: which pool has the best hot pot for your first morning here? Where’s the best Icelandic art at? And what’s the best road trip to see some of this amazing nature we’ve heard so much about? Best pool Lágafellslaug Lækjarhlíð 1a, 270 Mosfellsbær With big crowds at the city-centre pools, our panel chose the tucked- away Lágafellslaug as their current favourite swimming spot. Mos- fellsbær’s modern swimming palace still has, as our panel noted, “that new pool smell.” It has everything you could want for a per- fect swimming experience: spacious hotpots, multiple slides and amusements to keep the kids happy, a small but perfectly formed sauna, and a steam room with a view over the mountain of Úlfars- fell. It’s a twenty-minute drive from downtown, but it’s worth it— and if you’re driving the Golden Circle or heading to or from a north- bound road trip, it’s right in your path. Runners Up Vesturbæjarlaug Hofsvallagata 107 If you’re on foot and staying in the downtown three, our panel decided that the bright and modern Vesturbær- laug is the go-to. As well as a mega-hot- pot with a large jacuzzi, the panel noted that it’s also the best pool to play “indie bingo,” spotting Icelandic hipsters, art- ists and musicians. It’s also right across the street from Kaffihús Vesturbær, so you can stop there for lunch or coffee. Kópavogslaug Borgarholtsbraut 17, 200 Kópavogur Another much-loved pool in the suburban Greater Reykjavík area is the Kópavogur pool, Kópavogslaug. Our panel particularly enjoyed relaxing in the steam bath and the spacious hot pots. In the summer, you can use the outdoor dressing rooms, and for the winter there are indoor outdoor pots and slides. And for the kids, “there’s an octopus that spits on you,” the panel noted. Cool. Previous winners 2016: Neslaug 2015: Vesturbæjarlaug 2014: Vesturbæjarlaug 2013: Laugardalslaug 2012: Laugardalslaug 2011: Neslaug Best gallery i8 Tryggvagata 16 The i8 gallery shows a rich mixture of Icelandic and international artists, focussing largely on work with a conceptual edge. Their strong monthly programme is always on point, showing a constant stream of engaging work that confounds expectations, pushes at boundaries, and surprises with its wit and humour. They win for the third year running, despite a recent resurgence in the downtown Reykjavík gallery scene. Good job, i8! Runners Up Berg Contemporary Klapparstígur 16 Of the new crop, Berg Contemporary caught the eye of our panel. This large, beautifully renovated space already has a strong roster of Icelandic artists on constant rotation. It’s right in the heart of downtown, too, so it’s easy to drop by for a look as you meander through the streets. Ekkisens Bergstaðastræti 25b This energetic space, located in a former downtown basement flat, is res- olutely DIY in nature. They show sparky, experimental work via group shows and happenings that present all kinds of work from recent graduates and young artists, including performance, fashion, painting, illustration, installation, sculp- ture and more. Previous winners 2016: i8 2015: i8 2014: Kling og Bang 2013: National Museum 2012: National Museum 2011: National Museum BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2017 Activities Get off the internet already! Best art museum The National Gallery Fríkirkjuvegur 7 Iceland’s National Gallery sits on the shore of the town pond, Tjörnin. Our panel praised its “interesting mix of older international exhibitions, often from Nordic and older Icelandic artists, alongside people like Jeff Koons, Louise Bourgeois and fairly out-there contem- porary stuff.” They also liked the mu- seum’s “interesting mix of provocative new work and 20th century Icelandic work that isn’t on display at other museums.” It’s a labyrinthine network of spaces where you could easily spend an afternoon. Runners Up Hafnarhúsið Tryggvagata 17 Hafnarhúsið is a cathedral to con- temporary art that shows a constant conveyor belt of interesting internation- al work, from Cory Arcangel to Richard Serra to Yoko Ono. They have several shows to see on any visit, and you can see some classic Icelandic work here, too. There’s a great shop and a library and café, making it a great rainy day destination. Kjarvalsstaðir Flókagata 24 This beautiful space is located in a park just on the outskirts of downtown, between the city centre and the Krin- glan mall. Our panel said “it’s your best chance to see modern and contemporary Icelandic painting. It’s got a nice café. And, it’s adjacent to a frisbee golf course.” Previous winners 2016: Hafnarhúsið 2015: Reykjavík Art Museum 2014: Reykjavík Art Museum 2013: Reykjavík Art Museum 2012: Reykjavík Art Museum
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