Kópavogur

Kópavogur is a city in Southwest Iceland, with a population of 30,000 (December 1. 2007).

Get in

Kópavogur is a part of Reykjavík metropolitan area, located south of Reykjavík. They share municipal borders, so its not hard to get there.

Get around

Kópavogur is central in the capital area and there are roads, bus routes and pedestrian and bicycle paths that link Kópavogur with the rest of the Reykjavík area.

See

Kopavogur church, visible from all over the Reykjavik region

Kópavogur is one of the youngest towns in Iceland so there is not much there of historical significance. It was a suburb of Reykjavík with the first houses built during World War II. Explosive growth in business and housing building doubled the town in size since 1990, giving it large shopping centers and an office/commercial building that is the tallest building in Iceland. The things to see are primarily in the older part of the town, particularly the Kársnes peninsula with trees in the gardens and treelined streets and the picturesque church on top of the Borgarholt.

Do

Entertainment

• Smárabíó (shopping center Smáralind), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Iceland's most popular and up-to-date multiplex cinema has the capacity of 1 000 seats in five halls with perfect RealD 3D digital technology and equipment to broadcast live events in 3D. Adult price 1.350 kr.. 
• Skemmtigarðurinn (shopping center Smáralind), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Mon-Thur 2PM-10PM, Fri 2PM-11PM, Sat noon-11PM, Sun 1PM-10PM. Indoor family entertainment center in Smáralind offers a great time for all ages. 

Geothermal Swimming Pools

Outdoor geothermal swimming pools are an important part of Icelandic culture and a visit to them is a great way to relax.

• Salalaug and Kópavogslaug, Salalaug - Versalir 3 / Kópavogslaug – Borgarholtsbraut 17, ☎ [phone], [phone]. Open time: 30 Sep 2012-01 May 2013, Mon-Fri 6:30AM-10PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-6PM. A swimming pool. Adult price 500 kr.. 

Buy

• Smáralind, Hagasmára 1, 201, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Everyday 11AM-7PM, Thur 11AM-9PM, Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 1PM-6PM. Iceland's largest shopping center, over 80 shops and businesses on three floors. 

Eat

• American Style, Nýbýlavegur 22, ☎ [phone]. American foods and burgers. 
• Domino´s Pizza, Nýbýlavegur 14, ☎ [phone]. Sun-Thur 11AM-midnight, Fri-Sat 11AM-3AM price=. 
• KFC, Bæjarlind 18, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Open everyday 11AM-10PM. 
• Nings restaurant, Hlíðasmára 12, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Open everyday 11:30AM-10PM. Asian cuisine 
• Nítjánda, Smáratorgi (on the second floor in Turninum), ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 

Drink

• Spot, Bæjarlind 6, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Open daily from 6PM.. 

Sleep

• Lily Guesthouse, ☎ [phone]. Nybylavegur 30, The guesthouse is clean and comfortable, with free internet, and breakfast if desired. The building has an elevator which is accessible for wheelchairs. Lily is in walking distance from Perlan from were you can see panorama view over Reykjavik. Also in walking distanceis Nautholsvik beach. Pizza and fast food restaurants are in nearby buildings. 

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