Timeline
08:00
Grab a hot dog from the stand that never closes. The queues move fast, and it is the perfect fuel for a brisk walk.
08:08
Walk to the pond. In mid-April the light is soft and the park is quiet enough to watch the ducks without distraction.
08:23
Step into City Hall. The ground floor is open to the public and features a large relief map of the whole country.
08:45
End the walk at a cosy cafe and bistro. It is open early on weekdays and weekends, offering a chance to sit and review the morning.
Local tip
The botanical gardens and zoo are too far for this short route. Stick to the immediate vicinity of the pond and City Hall.
Check before you go
- Bæjarins beztu pylsur is open 24/7 so timing is flexible.
- Kaffihús Vesturbæjar opens at 09:00 on weekends; if you visit on Saturday or Sunday, allow for a short wait until opening or choose a different spot.
Worth knowing
- Kaffihús Vesturbæjar is open at 08:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Reykjavík (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).