Open Travel Guide
  1. Home
  2. Destinations
  3. Iceland
  4. Capital Region
  5. Attractions
  6. Laugavegur Shopping Street

Attractions · Capital Region, Capital Region

Laugavegur Shopping Street

  • CategoryCultural
  • Duration2-4 hours
  • AdmissionAdult Free · Child Free

Reykjavik's vibrant main shopping and dining street stretches 2km through the city center, lined with independent boutiques, Icelandic design shops, galleries, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Named after the historic hot springs route, it's the social heart of Reykjavik and particularly electric on weekend nights during the famous Runtur bar crawl.

Practical information for Laugavegur Shopping Street
Admission Free
Hours Open 24 hours; shops 10AM-6PM
Typical visit 2-4 hours
Best time Weekend evenings for nightlife; weekday mornings for shopping
Address Laugavegur, 101 Reykjavik

Good to know

Best for
shoppers, nightlife seekers, cultural experience

Weather through the year in Capital Region

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 11° JUN 13° JUL 13° AUG 10° SEP OCT NOV DEC

Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding

Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Capital Region.

Location

Laugavegur, 101 Reykjavik

64.1432, -21.9203 View on map

Tips for visiting

  • Iceland-made wool sweaters (lopapeysa) are the best authentic souvenir
  • Many stores offer tax-free refunds on purchases over 6,000 ISK
  • The Reykjavik City Library is free to enter with temporary exhibitions