Laugavegur street

Laugavegur street

The Reykjavik audio-guided tour takes you across Laugavegur street, the main shopping artery of the town centre. It is here, along its often colourful shopfronts, that you best immerse yourself in the way of life of the inhabitants of the Icelandic capital.

The lively artery of the capital

About two kilometres long, Laugavegur is one of the liveliest and most distinctive streets in the historic centre of Reykjavik. Lined with colourful murals and street art, it concentrates chic Scandinavian boutiques, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. In the 21st century, it has also become an important place for the city's LGBT community, a sign of the capital's openness.

What there is to see

You stroll there among the shop windows, between Scandinavian fashion, design, bookshops and souvenir stalls, stopping in the many cafes and restaurants that line the street. The murals and street art add to the lively atmosphere of Laugavegur, which sums up on its own the relaxed and creative spirit of Reykjavik.

Practical information

Laugavegur street is freely walkable on foot, in the centre of Reykjavik. Partly pedestrian, it is accessible at any time; the shops, cafes and restaurants follow their own hours. It is the ideal axis to discover the shopping and artistic atmosphere of the capital.

Why visit Laugavegur street ?

It is the main shopping artery of Reykjavik, lined with shops, cafes and colourful murals, ideal for feeling the atmosphere of the city.

How long is the street ?

It is about two kilometres long and crosses the historic centre of the capital.