Ingólfur Square

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What people say

"Ingólfstorg is named after the first settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, who settled there in the Kvos and named our capital Reykjavík. From the square, all the house numbers of Reykjavík are counted, as two of the city’s first streets meet on the square, Austurstræti and Aðalstræti. Number 10 by that street is the oldest house in Reykjavík, built in 1762. This beautiful, tarred wooden house has become part of the Reykjavík City Museum. There you can get to know the history of the city and its inhabitants in a beautiful exhibition. Ingólfur Arnarson and his wife Hallveig Fróðadóttir possibly built their farm here by the square in 874. The square has had many names in that millennia. Such as the Hotel Ísland-planið in the first half of the last century, then Steindórsplan in the middle of the previous century, and finally, the Hallærisplan before the square got its current name Ingólfstorg at the turn of the 21st century."
Nally Preseault
"Everyone ends up in Ingolfstorg. This little plaza, about halfway between the harbor and Tjörnin (the pond), is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and bars. It features a popular skateboard park and rare public toilets. Plus it's home to a Christmas ice rink in December. "
Barbora Cintava
"Main square with its vibrant atmosphere."

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Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland. It’s also the northernmost capital in the world. The city, on the southwest coast of the island nation, is home to less than 150,000 people (that’s 60% of the total population). It’s by no means sleepy, though. It has a thriving art scene (music festivals, independent record stores, pop-up exhibits) and foodie scene (Michelin restaurants, organic wine bars, coffee culture). A grand church towers over the city. Candy-colored houses line the streets. Thermal swimming pools are gathering spots for most neighborhoods. Northern lights sightings are a real possibility (seasonally, of course). It’s also the jumping-off point for exciting adventures all around the Land of Fire and Ice. Pack for all seasons, as the weather changes frequently throughout the day--no matter what time of year it is. And be prepared to fall in love. This detailed guide includes: Places: islands, neighborhoods Stay: hotels Eat: bakeries, cafés, coffee shops, food carts & halls, ice cream, Michelin stars, restaurants Drink: beer bars, breweries, cocktail bars, wine bars Shop: beauty products, bookstores, chocolate shops, clothing boutiques, flea markets, outdoor wear, record stores, vintage clothing, wool products Do: art museums, churches, concert venues, history museums, lakes, memorials, parks, peace stones, roads, sculptures, sports venues, squares, streets Transportation: airports, bus terminals, car rentals, ferries Note: I travel to Reykjavík quite frequently, so this guide is updated often.
Car-free • Art • Boutique • Foodie • People & Culture • Coffee • Design • Shopping • History
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