Reykjavík Grapevine - Nov 2019, Page 4

The Reykjavík Grapevine
Best of Reykjavík 2019
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Best of Reykjavík:
+ A Little Cove of Cornucopia P:20
+ Eating Out In Hafnarfjörður P:22
+ Reykjavík In Four Cocktails P:28
+ Green Day In Reykjavík P:29
+ Meet Our Reykjavík Fancies P:36
+ Secrets Of The Perfect Day P:38
+ Save That Cash, Get Some Culture P:40
+ New In Town: Eat, Drink, Virtual Fly P:46
DINING 8
DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE 24
SHOPPING 30
ACTIVITIES 42
BEST OF REY-
KJAVIK 2019
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BEST OF DRINKING &
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The Lighter Side Of Winter
It wasn’t too long ago that winter was
the “off season” in Iceland, even in our
fair city of Reykjavík. Guesthouses and
hotels alike were virtually empty from
November to May, and the country’s
natural wonders were bereft of visi-
tors.
This, of course, has not been the
case since about 2010, when the Ey-
jafjallajökull eruption, which shut
down air traffic across Europe, iron-
ically enough began to attract more
tourists to the country during the
wintertime. Today, there is virtually
no “off season,” whether in Iceland in
general or in Reykjavík in particular.
This is quite fortunate, as Iceland’s
capital has plenty to offer, all year
round. Food and drink, both perennial
indoor activities, naturally play a large
part in this. We’ve selected the very
best places to wine and dine, including
some newcomers to the scene (p. 28)
in the field of cocktails and fine dining
alike.
Icelandic winters are actually milder
than you might think, so there are still
plenty of outdoor activities to engage
in while in Reykjavík. This includes
the very best spots to see the North-
ern Lights (p. 44)—something entirely
possible even within city limits.
We would be remiss if we did not
also point out that you can pick up a
free copy of The Reykjavík Grapevine
at any number of locations all around
town. You would also do well to book
the tours you’re interested in, whether
here in Reykjavík or anywhere else in
the country, through our booking site,
gotravel.grapevine.is.
Most importantly, we want to thank
you, fair visitor, to Iceland, for being
our guests. Reykjavík has plenty to
offer, any time of year, and we always
endeavour to point out the very best
Iceland’s capital has in store for you.
Andie Fontaine, News Editor
AN INTRODUCTION