The Girls Guide to Design in Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a city that plays host to creativity, culture and inspiration. Whatever your interests are - Reykjavík has it all.
This city has a population of about 120,000 and is the Northernmost Capital of the World, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and natural magical phenomenon like the Northern Lights, lava fields, and alluring scenery.
- Harpa - Harpa National Concert Hall is a breathtaking piece of architecture that won the prestigious European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2013. Take the Reykjavík Dinner Cruise and see Harpa from another angle. Visit tripcreator.com for more information.
- Museum of Design and Applied Art - The Museum of Design and Applied Art is one of the must see places for Icelandic design.
- SPARK Design Space - SPARK is Iceland’s only design gallery which plays host to a series of exhibitions and events. SPARK gallery is home to a design shop and plays a major role as a host to design events.
- Reykjavík Art Museum - Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir first opened in 1973, and is named after the beloved painter of Iceland, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. You can see a series of Jóhannes work among other beautiful creations within this museum.
- Kraum - This must-see design hub is located in Aðalstræti, downtown Reykjavík. First built in the 18th Century, this is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Kraum houses clothing for men, women & children, handmade jewellery, designer furniture, ceramic designs, hand-crafted gifts and lots more.
- Hrím - This shop is another great example of Icelandic design. Hrím Hönnunarhús features a wide range of accessories, decorations and furniture.
- Grillmarkaðurinn - You do not go there to eat, you go for the experience. From the moment you enter the glass atrium in this restaurant you will be in awe. The service is exquisite and the food makes magic with your taste buds. As said in travel planet, Grillmarkaðurinn holds culinary imagination by master chefs.
