Kópavogur, Reykjavík

Name: Kópavogur
Address: Reykjavík, Iceland

#61 among attractions in Reykjavík

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Kópavogur is a town in Iceland that is the country's second largest municipality by population. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Area: 32.32 mi²Coordinates: 64°6'41"N, 21°54'17"W

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Kópavogur (Midbær)Reykjavík Iceland

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Kópavogur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Smáralind, Perlan, Grímsbær, Öskjuhlíð.

1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Smáralind, Reykjavík
25 min walk • Smáralind stands as the largest shopping centre in Iceland, located in the heart of Reykjavík, the nation's bustling capital. This modern temple of retail offers an unparalleled shopping experience, boasting an impressive array of local and international brands...
1.3 miN
Glass-domed fine dining restaurant
Perlan, Reykjavík
34 min walk • Perlan, a remarkable landmark in Reykjavík, Iceland, is a sight to behold. This iconic glass dome, perched on top of Öskjuhlíð hill, offers panoramic views of the city and its surrounding landscapes. Constructed on top of six massive geothermal water tanks, Perlan...
1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grímsbær, Reykjavík
30 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Reykjavík, Iceland, Grímsbær stands as a testament to modern convenience and Icelandic charm. This shopping centre, though modest in size compared to international giants, provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both locals...
1.3 miN
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Öskjuhlíð, Reykjavík
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, Öskjuhlíð hill stands as a beacon of natural beauty and tranquility amidst urban development. This lush, green hill, rising modestly to an elevation of about 61 meters, offers residents and visitors...
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Church
Kópavogskirkja, Reykjavík
7 min walk • Kópavogskirkja is a church in Kópavogur, Iceland. It is located on Borgarholt hill at the top of Kársnes and offers a great view over Kópavogur, Reykjavík and surrounding area. Work on it began in 1958 and it was opened on December 16, 1963. The architectural style of Kópavogskirkja is modernist.
1.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Dance studio
Borgarleikhúsið, Reykjavík
32 min walk • The Reykjavík City Theatre is a theatre in Reykjavík.
1 miNW
Beach
Nauthólsvík, Reykjavík
27 min walk • Nauthólsvík is a Seaside resort and a small neighbourhood in Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, about 900 metres from Perlan. It has a beach with an artificial hot spring – hot water is pumped into a man-made lagoon.
1 miSE
Tower
Smáratorg Tower, Reykjavík
25 min walk • Smáratorg 3 is an office and retail building in Iceland. It is the tallest building in Iceland, surpassing Hallgrímskirkja in height, and is the fifth tallest architectural structure in the country after the Eiðar longwave transmitter, the masts of Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Grindavik and longwave radio mast Hellissandur.
1 miSE
64°6'2"N • 21°52'55"W
Smáratívolí, Reykjavík
26 min walk • Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
0.9 miSE
Tower
Norðurturninn, Reykjavík
25 min walk • Norðurturninn, when completed, will be an office and retail building in Iceland. It is currently under construction. Norðurturninn is located in downtown Kópavogur, next to Smáratorg Tower.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Hvassaleiti, Reykjavík
34 min walk • Hvassaleiti is a neighbourhood in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Children there used to go to two schools Hvassaleitisskóli or Álftamýraskóli. After their merger children attend Háaleitisskóli. The shopping centre Austurver is located in Hvassaleiti, and the shopping mall Kringlan is adjacent.