Laugavegur
Reykjavík's oldest commercial street, lined with clothing shops, outdoor brands, design boutiques, bars and cafés.
Laugavegur is Reykjavík's most famous main street, and its name means 'Wash Road', as women once walked this route to wash clothes at the Laugardalur hot springs. Today both sides of the street are lined with Icelandic wool sweater and outdoor brands, design boutiques, record stores, restaurants, cafés and bars. In summer, some sections become pedestrian-only. The street is ideal for shopping during the day, while on weekend nights it becomes a lively bar street frequented by locals. It meets Skólavörðustígur, and you can walk from there to Hallgrímskirkja church and the Old Harbour.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 10:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Sun Voyager
- Harpa Concert Hall
- Icelandic Phallological Museum
- Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús
- Tjörnin Pond & Reykjavík City Hall
- The Settlement Exhibition (Reykjavík 871±2)