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The golden sand of Nauthólsvík geothermal beach from the air, with Perlan on the hill behind

Area guide · Reykjavík

Kópavogur & Hafnarfjörður: Our Favourites

Sky Lagoon, Smáralind, Gerðarsafn, and Hafnarfjörður’s harbour and Hafnarborg.

The back story

  1. Area guide

    Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður: the back story

    Kópavogur·In depth

    Sky Lagoon on the sea, Smáralind, Gerðarsafn, and Hafnarfjörður’s harbour and Christmas Village.

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What to see and do

  1. Hafnarfjörður

    Hafnarborg

    Hafnarfjörður·Art centre

    Hafnarfjörður’s centre of culture and fine art, by the harbour.

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  2. Kópavogur

    Gerðarsafn

    Kópavogur·Art museum

    Kópavogur’s art museum, in the town’s cultural quarter.

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Shopping

  1. Iceland’s largest

    Smáralind

    Kópavogur·Shopping centre

    The largest shopping centre in Iceland, in Kópavogur.

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Pools and wellness

  1. The Skjól Ritual

    Sky Lagoon

    Kópavogur·Spa

    The oceanside geothermal lagoon, minutes from the centre, with the seven-step Skjól Ritual.

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