#hverfisgata

[ap-architecturememories]

Yuzu burger restaurant - Hverfisgata street, Reykjavík, Iceland - HAF Studio ____

Arthur and Puff are everywhere … Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

[roca-fannberg]

‘Rómantík’, 2014. #35mm #analoguefeatures #35mmphotography #fed5c #kodakfilm #analoguefeatures #analogphotography #filmphotography #ishootfilm #colorphotography #reykjavik #hverfisgata #kodak (at Reykjavík, Iceland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqWj4jEAfdd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d2ns60h4vcp7

[greipur]

Í dag opna þessir fallegu gluggar við Hverfisgötu. Það verður eftirsóknarvert að sitja við þá og horfa út. Gatan batnar bara og batnar. 🥂 #Matbar #hverfisgata #reykjavik (at Hverfisgata)

[nordnews]

The thrift shops - Góða Hiðirinn, which are located on Hverfisgata and Fellsmúli Streets will be merged in the near future and a new shop will be set up in a building on Köllunarkl...

[roberteklund]

Impressive artwork on the side of the building. (Shot on Sony A7III, FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS, June 24, 2018) • ISO 100, 31mm, f/6,3, 1/160 • #byroberteklund #photography #SonyA7III #sonyalpha #sonyalphaphotography #sonyalphaphotos #roberteklund #instagram #reykjavik #iceland #street #streetphotography #streetphoto #streetlife #building #wall #wallpainting #mural #wallart #streetart #streetartphotography #streetartphoto #streetartporn #impressive #goodmood #wanderlust #travel #travelphotography #outdoors #nofilter (på/i Hverfisgata Reykjavik) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdtRVVMhbB/?igshid=fl2eswxfqbgd

[artsandsciencesprojects]

Note posted April 10, 2020: the Arts & Sciences Projects website will be transitioning entirely to Tumblr as of May 1, 2020 due to our web host shutting down. We are posting images and texts from previous exhibition, events, and publications. 

Arts & Sciences Projects NEW STAND in Reykjavík 

June 23 - August 1, 2011

NEW STAND is our on-going series of temporary newsstands in New York (and elsewhere) presenting independently published artist and photography books, zines, and other printed media.

A selection of artists' publications from Arts & Sciences Projects, New York, will be on view at Útúrdúr in Reykjavík.

Includes titles by:

Laurent Champoussin Ryan Compton Christa Joo Hyun D'Angelo Carl Gunhouse Clinton Hayden Federico Krampack Chris Mottalini Vincent P. Philip Tomaru Katrina Umber Tristan van Spece & Nelly Sabbagh

Reykjavík Exhibition Dates and Hours: June 23 - August 1, 2011 Tuesday to Saturday, 12-6pm

Útúrdúr Hverfisgata 42 101 Reykjavík uturdur@gmail.com facebook.com/uturdur uturdur.blogspot.com

For more information on NEW STAND, see here.

[lydiagres]

From the logbook..

Žltý dom je na Hverfisgata 92. Má fasádu z vlneného kovu, nafarbenú na svetložlto. Vnútri je teplý. Tečie tu voda z dvoch kohútikov. Tá teplá nie je pitná, smrdí ako vajcovka a je mazľavá. Studená je čistá, rovno z horských prameňov, a pred pitím sa musí odpustiť. Výhľad na oceán zakrýva len jeden rad továrňo-domov-hostelov. Islandský Haubentaucher vydrží pod ľadovou oceánskou vodou aj 25 sekúnd. Toastový malý celozrnný chleba tu stojí tri eurá, zubná pasta polovicu z toho. Prší, mám skrehnuté ruky po návrate domov zo zimy a cítim sa skvele. Duša plesá.

[thewallsarespeaking]

Street art in Hverfisgata, Reykjavík #streetart #urbanart #graffitiart #graffiti #art #reykjavik #iceland

[roca-fannberg]

‘Romantík’, 2014. #zorki #konica #theideaofthenorth #analoguefeatures #analogphotography #filmphotography #ishootfilm #iceland #reykjavik #hverfisgata #35mm #35mmfilm #colorphotography (at Hverfisgata 12) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDIZF_g9qv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vwx78j4g3ga

[conanaltatis]

Visiting Reykjavik, Iceland: 13 places to eat, drink and be merry

Visiting Reykjavik, Iceland: 13 places to eat, drink and be merry

Reykjavik

1. AALTO Bistro is open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays. Located in Sæmundargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, the restaurant features local, healthful dishes by Chef Sveinn Kjartansson.

  2. Austur Indíafélagiðis open 6:00-11:00 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 6:00-10:00 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays. Located in Hverfisgata 56, 101 Reykjavik, it…

[meandmybentley]

Perfect imperfections. Iceland's first Michelin awarded restaurant, @dillrestaurant, located on Hverfisgata in central Reykjavik. Interior design by film set designer Hálfdan Pedersen. (Image: Mikael Axelsson) (at DILL Restaurant Reykjavik) #meandmybentley

[veitingageirinn]

Hinrik Carl og Ólafur bjóða upp á Íslenskan mat í einni stærstu matar- og drykkjahátíð Bandaríkjanna

#FeastPortland #feastpdx

Ólafur Ágústsson og Hinrik Carl Ellertsson Hinrik Carl Ellertsson og Ólafur Ágústsson frá Sæmundi í sparifötunum á KEX Hostel, DILL og Hverfisgötu 12 verða með í einni stærstu matar- og drykkjahátíð Bandaríkjanna í næstu viku. Hátíðin heitir FEAST Portland og er hún haldin ár hvert í Portland í Oregon-fylki. Á hverju ári koma saman mörg hundruð kokka, bruggara, veitingahúsa og aðrir framleiðendur…

[sarahashleyyy]

iceland.

Visiting Iceland was unlike any other vacation -- I had to plan for poor weather, there weren’t any famous museums or historic sites, and learning the local language was next to impossible.

While I had wanted desperately to see the Northern Lights (which eluded us), I appreciated all the other planetary wonders we encountered, like moss-covered lava fields, steaming geothermal lakes, and the eerie reality of tectonic plates.

>> I’ll admit that I started to get waterfall fatigue by the end of the trip though <<

We stayed an entire week at the Reykjavik Residence Hotel, an apartment-style accommodation sprinkled throughout a few buildings along/behind Hverfisgata Street. We were within walking distance to the main shopping/dining street Laugavegur, as well as Old Reykjavik and the Harbor.

>> We had access to a great little breakfast restaurant, Early in the Morning <<

>> Our room was in this pretty building, on the second floor with the balcony <<

Here are the overall highlights of our trip:

East West Tours >> eastwest.is While a lot of people suggest renting a car and traversing the countryside at your own leisure, I really didn’t want that responsibility... so I booked us a few small-group tours with East West. We spent a day exploring Snaefellsnes peninsula, scored an *almost* private tour of the Golden Circle in a Lincoln Navigator with one other traveler (originally from Massachusetts!), and ventured to the south coast with East West affiliate, Intro to Iceland. My favorite spot was the black sand beach at Reynisfjara and Robert had become obsessed with glaciers, so his favorite was the Sólheimajökull glacier.

>> Warning signs at Reynisfjara read “never turn your back on the ocean” <<

>> The black stuff on the glacier? It’s ash from nearby volcano Eyjafjallajökull <<

Blue Lagoon >> bluelagoon.com The Blue Lagoon is the spot that everyone asks about when I mention Iceland. It was a really cool experience, but you have to keep in mind that it’s extremely touristy. The weather wasn’t spectacular the day we went, so it wasn’t too crowded, but there were still plenty of people from all over the world milling about, speaking more languages than I could count. I had booked us a “premium” entry, which included a bathrobe and flip flops, as well as dinner reservations at Lava Restaurant, which was really excellent. If I were to ever go back, I’d book into their Retreat Spa.

>> Remember to bring a waterproof camera and to load up on conditioner <<

Handkitting Association of Iceland >> handknit.is I had decided months ago that my Iceland souvenir was going to be a sweater, but I wanted one that was actually made in Iceland. My Lonely Planet guidebook told me the Handknitting Association of Iceland shop in Reykjavik was the place to go -- and they were right. All the other sweaters I saw in gift stores were “designed in Iceland,” but made in Portugal or China. Everything at the Handkitting Association was made in Iceland and they had everything you could imagine, from sweaters, to mittens, to an entire wall of yarn.

Public House >> publichouse.is We stumbled upon this small gastropub on Laugavegur street by accident our first night and it was so good we went back two more times. They utilize fresh Icelandic ingredients, add some Japanese flair, and serve everything tapas style. My favorite had to be the Duck Chopsticks with Truffle Ponzu, while Robert loved their Spicy Scallops with Chorizo Butter. The Skyr Panna Cotta with Raspberry Ice Cream was the best dessert I had all week.

>> I tried skyr everywhere we went & this was truly phenomenal <<

Saeta Svínid >> saetasvinid.is Another gastropub with great small plates, Saeta Svínid had the best happy hour, offering 1/2 price on all drinks from 3 to 6. Our bartender, Thröstur, made me a delicious concoction he called “Southern Comfort,” because it used SoCo, various rums, juice, and was served in a pretty pineapple glass. I recommend the Avocado Fries from the snack menu and the Skyr Cream for dessert, served with blackberry jam, pistachios, and lady fingers (it was the second best dessert of the trip).

Other important notes include: The National Museum of Iceland, the Settlement Exhibition, stopping outside the Harpa Concert Hall at night to see it all lit up, hot dogs (Baejarins Beztu Pylsur), fish and chips (Reykjavik Fish Restaurant), ice cream (Valdis), and, probably the highlight of the entire trip for me, visiting Icelandic horses on the side of the road!

[sorayaadventures-blog]

Iceland’s Blue Oasis

No Iceland travel blog would be complete without at least a quick dive into the country’s capital city of Reykjavik, or the nearby iconic Blue Lagoon.  

Located in Southwestern Iceland, about a 50-minute drive from Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is situated on the northern side of the Reykjanes peninsula – the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic ridge comes ashore above sea level. This small capital city of about 120,000 people is often the first stop for most travelers upon arrival in Iceland, whether visiting for a few quick days or embarking upon a longer journey. Its bustling international tourism scene and recent emergence as a hotspot for adventure-filled layovers have led to the availability of a wide variety of activities to meet diverse interests. Though relatively small in terms of international cities, Reykjavik more than makes up for its diminutive population with an abundance of personality and charm that is uniquely Icelandic.

Visiting Reykjavik

Lodging: Reykjavik offers perhaps the most varied lodging opportunities in Iceland, from low-cost hostels to large-group rentals to high-end luxury hotels or flats. For those seeking locations close to restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing, lodging within ‘the 101’ – a downtown/city-center neighborhood along the zone from the Reykjavik Harbor to the streets surrounding landmark Hallgrimskirkja church – will prove central to most points of interest. Partygoing groups interested in being near the lively bar scene are wise to stay near Laugavegur and Hverfisgata streets in this neighborhood. Those seeking calmer or quieter stays can stray just a few blocks away from the main streets to find more tranquil lodging, or can explore the accommodations with neighboring districts Vesturbaer (to the west) and Hlidar (to the east).  

Getting Around: The city is quite walkable from most accommodations in the city center, though visitors who seek lower-cost housing options in less central neighborhoods or suburbs may require automotive transportation to access its main sights. Note that many rentals within city center do not offer reserved parking spaces for vehicles; finding parking spaces isn’t so much of a problem in off-season months but can become difficult during peak summer season. Reykjavik also has a well-developed public bus system with regular service connecting all the city’s neighborhoods and destinations, and the Reykjavik City Card offers users 24, 36, or 72 hours of unlimited travel on city buses (and also includes admission to several major attractions and discounts at a handful of shops and restaurants). The service’s website (www.straeto.is/en) also offers a useful trip planner tool to help make bus travel easier.

Sightseeing & Activities: Reykjavik is full of cultural history, highlighted by its many museums and public works of art scattered throughout the city (of note are some unique museums, such as the Volcano Center, the Saga Museum, and the Icelandic Phallogical Museum). Interesting architectural designs include the noteworthy Opera House with its nighttime light shows and the famed Hallgrimskirkja Church, guarded at its front by a statue of Icelandic explorer, Leif Erickson. Reykjavik’s traditionally bright-colored wooden homes add a unique personality to its picturesque streetscapes, and Icelanders’ quirky design aesthetics make window-gazing along the city’s main shopping streets a delight; be sure to check out the main shopping strip on Laugavegur Street.

Reykjavik’s burgeoning culinary scene offers something for everyone, from the famed Icelandic hot dogs to fresher-than-fresh seafood to delicious cuisines from around the world. As mentioned in previous posts, sit-down meals can be quite costly, but the quality of the food makes it well worth the splurge and can be offset by heading to a grocery store and cooking other meals in your accommodation. For more adventurous eaters, several restaurants also offer the opportunity to sample traditional Icelandic fares such as brennivin (a clear, distilled, unsweetened schnapps that is Iceland’s signature liquor), whale steaks, fish stews, and – for the very brave – hakarl (fermented “rotten shark�� cured using a centuries-old process, with a strong ammonia smell and potent fishy taste).

Reykjavik is also home base for a wide variety of guided adventures, including excursions by sea (whale-watching and northern lights tours are among the most popular, though hours may be limited in winter months), day trips to destinations such as the Golden Circle, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, or Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and other adventurous activities such as exploring ice caves, highland snowmobiling, cliffside bird-watching, off-roading in SuperJeeps, and riding Icelandic horses.  

Before your visit, be sure to check the city’s event calendar: https://visitreykjavik.is/events. Iceland is home to a variety of year-round activities and events ranging from opera performances to holiday festivals to music and sporting events and everything in between. Of note, are Reykjavik’s beautiful holiday lights and decorations around Christmas time, including an ice-skating rink and holiday market at city center.

The Blue Lagoon

Perhaps the most iconic destination in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon – made famous by visits from A-list celebrities and touted by Instagrammers galore – is by far the country’s most visited tourist stop.

Located about 45 minutes by car from Reykjavik, and just a short 20 minutes from Keflavik airport, the Blue Lagoon’s steaming, bright blue geothermal pools beckon visitors from around the world to stop by for a soak. The Blue Lagoon is a man-made landmark, with the water’s heat sourced from a local geothermal plant that captures heat from the earth and turns it into energy. The Lagoon’s silica-rich waters and trademark mineral mud mask available by the scoopful throughout the Blue Lagoon soften the skin of bathers (though those with long locks, beware – the minerals in the water wreak havoc on hair, so be sure to apply the provided conditioner before entering the water to prevent mineral build-ups that will make hair unmanageable for weeks afterwards).

Reservations to the Blue Lagoon are recommended for all visitors, especially during weekends, holidays, and peak tourism season, and also for those seeking spa treatments (such as massages or facials during their visit). Upon arrival at the Blue Lagoon, visitors check in and receive a robe, towel, and flip flops, and then proceed to shower facilities with lockers to rinse off, change into swimsuits, and lock up valuables before entering the relaxing warm waters of the lagoon. Plan to arrive as early in the day as possible, as it tends to get busier later in the day as tour groups arrive, and the relatively high entry price warrants spending as much time as possible soaking in those cozy waters. In addition to spa services, the Blue Lagoon offers a full-service restaurant (reservations recommended), a more casual café with lighter dining fare, and a growing set of luxury lodging options.

Some honest thoughts: After visiting the Blue Lagoon on the last day of our trip, my travel companions and I all agreed that we had enjoyed our visit to the smaller – yet far less-crowded and more relaxing – Myvatn Nature Baths near Akureyri much more than our day at the Blue Lagoon. Not that I’ll ever turn down a soak in warm, therapeutic waters; but, after our week of travels in less populated parts of the country, the Blue Lagoon felt hectic and overly commercialized. The locker rooms were crowded, it was difficult to find a place to leave our towels, and the pools (especially the one with a bar in it) certainly had more of a party vibe than a relax-in-peace vibe. To be fair, this may have been because our visit was during the Easter holidays. The Blue Lagoon experience may be entirely different when there are fewer visitors (i.e. during the week or in the off season), and it is certainly worth a stop to try it for yourself. In all, I would say it was an enjoyable experience – just be warned that it may not be as tranquil as the Instagram pictures make it seem. And given the plethora of smaller hot pots, geothermal bath facilities, and hidden hot springs scattered throughout Iceland, it’s definitely worth exploring beyond the Blue Lagoon for your moment of Icelandic tranquility.

Wrapping Up

And with that, we wrap up our Iceland series! We hope you’ve enjoyed this tour through Iceland over the past several weeks through the eyes of our guest blogger Carolyn. There’s no doubt this destination full of rugged natural beauty and rich in cultural history holds something for adventurers of all kinds, and we hope our tips have helped inspire your travels and feed your wanderlust.

Stay tuned next week as we begin exploring our newest destination… any guesses where?!?

[artsandsciencesprojects]

Note posted April 10, 2020: the Arts & Sciences Projects website will be transitioning entirely to Tumblr as of May 1, 2020 due to our web host shutting down. We are posting images and texts from previous exhibition, events, and publications. 

Icelandic Artists' Publications at NEW STAND - Arts & Sciences Projects, New York - on view June 9 - 26, 2011; a trans-Atlantic collaboration with Útúrdúr, an artist-run bookstore and gallery in Reykjavík.

For the month of June 2011, Arts & Sciences PROJECTS will feature a selection of independent artists' publications from Iceland in our on-going NEW STAND installation. Come browse a selection of books and zines by Ingvar Högni Ragnarsson, Rafskinna, Haraldur Jónsson, Unnar Örn, Hlynur Hallsson, Sigurður Atli Sigurðsson, Ásmundur Ásmundsson, and more.

New York Exhibition Dates and Hours: June 9 - 26, 2011 Saturday & Sunday, 1-6pm and by appointment

Arts & Sciences PROJECTS 368 Broadway #409 New York, NY 10013 artsandsciencesprojects.com info@artsandsciencesprojects.com

NEW STAND in Reykjavík - on view June 23 - August 1, 2011

Additionally, a selection of artists' publications from Arts & Sciences PROJECTS, New York, will be on view at Útúrdúr. Includes titles by Laurent Champoussin, Ryan Compton, Christa Joo Hyun D'Angelo, Carl Gunhouse, Clinton Hayden, Federico Krampack, Chris Mottalini, Vincent P., Philip Tomaru, Katrina Umber, and Tristan van Spece & Nelly Sabbagh.

Reykjavík Exhibition Dates and Hours: June 23 - August 1, 2011 Tuesday to Saturday, 12-6pm

Útúrdúr Hverfisgata 42 101 Reykjavík uturdur@gmail.com facebook.com/uturdur uturdur.blogspot.com

[tarteresiglaciars]

el centre de cultura - safnahúsið

Com que aquest blog no és només sobre mi, he pensat que potser convindria parlar d’algunes coses que es poden fer a la ciutat. Avui, tal i com diu el títol, parlaré del Cente de Cultura a Reykjavík, o Safnahúsið en islandès.

La casa de la cultura es troba ben bé al centre de Reykjavík, al carrer Hverfisgata. Segons la meva mare, i segons jo mateixa, és un dels edificis més macos de Reykjavík (en el sentit clàssic de la paraula).

Dada curiosa: A la porta hi posa ‘Landsbókasafn’, Biblioteca Nacional i Arxius Nacionals, innaugurada l’any 1909.

Avui dia, el Centre Cultural i el Museu Nacional estàn units (per un fil invisible), així que si en visites un, et donaràn una entrada gratuïta per a l’altre.

Pensava que el preu variava entre l’un i l’altre, però suposo que l’hauràn pujat: 2000 kr./adults i 1000 kr./estudiants.

La copia més antiga del Jónsbók que pertany a la col·lecció de la Safnahúsið. Després de la desaparició de la “Mancomunitat Islandesa” (o “Estat lliure” islandès, com li volgueu dir), les lleis del Parlament vàren éser recollides en aquest compendi per Jón Einarsson (d’aquí el seu nom: Llibre de Jón). La instauració de les lleis en forma escrita és important no només per la legislació del país, sinó també per la memòria cultural i la fixació de la llengua vernàcula escrita. 

Entre moltíssimes altres coses que es poden veure a la Safnahúsið, no puc deixar d’explicar-vos els diversos entreteniments que hi ha per als més petits. Penseu-ho així: aquí fa fred, porteu uns quants dies visitant el país i els nens estàn cansats de fer tombs i més tombs. Anem al museu? Ai, no és gaire bona idea. Però... en aquest sí! Aquesta foto d’aquí amunt la vaig fer amb una lupa que hi havia per allà, en una de les sales on es proposen activitats pels petits. 

També hi ha pintura, òbviament. Aquesta és la que més em va agradar. És de l’any 2008 i es diu ‘sense títol’ (án titils, en islandès), de l’artista Georg Guðni Hauksson.

I ja per acabar, si mai hi aneu, passeu-vos per la part que queda de la biblioteca i busqueu el meu nom!

Per cert: hi havia molta gent que havia posat la seva tarjeta segons el seu cognom. Error! En aquest país, per norma general, els cognoms de la gent són patronímics: és a dir, deriven del nom del pare. Si el meu pare es diu Hákon, jo en diré Hákonardóttir (filla de Hákon), per tant no té sentit buscar-me pel seu nom sinó pel meu, oi? Parafrasejant un dels meus professors: Això és Islàndia, aquí anem per nom. No ens estem amb formalismes.

Recomano aquest museu? Si! Oi tant, i sobretot i aprofiteu el 2x1 ;)

Petons,

Meri