Global Blue Tax Free Sopping Guide 2014

TAX FREE SHOPPING GUIDE Iceland Issue 2014 | English

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Welcome Helgi Hrannarr Jónsson Managing Director Global Blue Iceland

Iceland – Europe´s favorite hotspot More and more international travellers have visited Iceland in recent years and with the country experiencing rapid growth in tourism in the last 10 years, it is now one of the most important industries in Iceland. Icelanders in general are very proud of their country and the history of our nation and are eager to make travellers feel very welcome when visiting Iceland. The majority of people travelling to Iceland want to see and experience nature and what it has to offer in some of the country‘s exceptional terrain, while an increasing number of people visit Iceland without any preferences. A major change in recent times is also the fact that the winter season is increasingly popular, especially with younger travellers seeking to stay in the city of Reykjavik and explore what it has to offer.

We have seen that the majority of travellers want to buy souvenirs of their trip to Iceland, and the traditional Icelandic woollen sweater has been the crowd favourite for quite some time. Travellers also continue to seek the exceptional quality in outdoor clothing as well as other locally designed and produced goods. This is of course a valuable footprint and we have seen small companies starting up with a focus on serving tourists. As always, all travellers are entitled to their VAT refunds in a system that is both fast and reliable and we urge you to do your shopping and ask for your Tax Free cheque.

We hope your stay in Iceland will be memorable and look forward to seeing you again.

Yours sincerely Helgi Hrannarr Jónsson, Managing Director Global Blue Iceland

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Contents WELCOME 7 LOCAL INFORMATION Shopping Planner 10 Shopping Districts 14 Iceland Airwaves 16 Reykjavík Fashion Festival 24 Shop of the Year 2013 28 Perfect Day 30 Design March 38 My City Reykjavík 40 Christmas and New Year 44 Landmark Buildings 46 Annual Events 56 Culture and Food 63 Golf in Iceland 67 Reykjavík – Parks and Outdoor Recreation 71 Akureyri 73 The Christmas Garden 74 Museums in Reykjavík 76 Skógar Museum 84 HOW TO SHOP TAX FREE Easy as 1-2-3 in English Easy as 1-2-3 in Chinese Easy as 1-2-3 in French Easy as 1-2-3 in Russian Easy as 1-2-3 in German

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PRACTICAL TIPS Practical Tips – Size Guide Refund Points Practical information Map Reykjavík

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PUBLISHER Global Blue Sætún 1 105 Reykjavík Tel: +(354) 555 2833 Fax: +(354) 555 2823 www.global-blue.com Design / Production / Editorial: Tómas Bolli Hafthorsson – TBH & Co Graphic Design Printing: Oddi City maps and photos – Copyright by Global Blue Media This Shopping Guide is published annually and distributed free of charge.

DISCLAIMER Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in the Reykjavík Tax Free Shopping Guide is accurate at the time of publication. However, changes may have occurred.

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Bankastræti 11, Reykjavík OPENING HOURS Mon—Sat 10—18 Sun 13—18 • www.orr.is

Shopping Planner REYKJAVÍK

Unique shops in various districts Reykjavík’s city centre is not the only place to go on a shopping spree. In each district of Iceland, you will discover unique individual shops. Each has its own distinctive flair, making shopping a great way to see the country while acquiring precious moments of your trip. With the abundance of shopping opportunities, this should be reason enough for you to visit Iceland.

Fashion Shopping in Reykjavík is is second to none with a selection ranging from glamorous and exclusive boutiques to department stores, and shopping centres.

Reykjavík´s main shopping street, Laugavegur, is lined with shops delivering a fantastic range of Icelandic designers, jewellery workshops, international brands and accessories. Another option is the shopping centres Kringlan and Smáralind with well-known department stores and international brands.

One of the most interesting things about shopping in Iceland is the price of high end designer items, exclusive and limited edition clothes, handbags, perfumes and jewellery. Everyone will find something to suit their taste.

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Icelandic design Over the past decade Icelandic fashion design has evolved rapidly from experimental to a well defined and disciplined industry making waves on the international fashion scene. Young Icelandic designers are inspired by influences at home and from abroad which allows them to explore and play with different themes within the social and historical context of fashion. Icelandic fashion design is dynamic, playful, original and ambitious but at the same time functional and most of all wearable. Icelandic fashion design shops are mostly found in the city centre, in the side-streets, alleys and attics, so be sure to keep your eyes open.

Jewellery Icelandic jewellery designers are individual in their designs, reflecting Iceland’s magnificent landscape and nature. Some designers create pieces using Icelandic semi-precious stones; others reflect the landscape, or take their inspiration from the Icelandic Sagas and Viking Period. Creating cutting edge and unique pieces from the best materials. The result is beautiful yet rustic and wearable jewellery and pieces of art. Be sure not to leave Iceland without visiting one of the many jewellery shops in the city centre.

Icelandic woollen Evolving over 1,100 years of exposure to the sub-Arctic climate, the Iceland sheep is a unique animal. The purity of the strain has been protected by centuries of isolation and a total absence of contact with others. By the same token, the wool it produces has no counterpart anywhere. The outer fibers are long, glossy, tough and water resistant, while the inner ones are fine, soft and insulating, providing a high resistance to cold. The distinctive patterns of Icelandic knitwear are as much a part of Iceland as its mountains, waterfalls and hot springs.

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Easy as 1-2-3 Global Blue’s Tax Free Shopping service helps you shop the world for less by claiming back the sales tax on purchases made at 270,000 partner stores worldwide. All visitors to Iceland are eligible to shop tax free, all you need to do is follow the simple steps below.

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Look for stores displaying the Global Blue Tax Free Shopping logo and remember to ask the sales staff for a Tax Free Form when you pay.

TAMP IT

Before leaving Iceland, refer back to your completed Tax Free Forms. If any one of the form’s purchase total is over ISK 34.501.- you need to get that form stamped at the Customs desk. However, if the refund total of any one form is below ISK 5.000.- you don’t need to get that form stamped.

You must present your completed Tax Free Forms, passport, receipts and purchases to get a stamp on your form.

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Make sure to fill in all required information on your Tax Free Form. Show your form, passport and credit card to our staff at the Global Blue Refund Point, you can either get the refund in cash or put back on your credit card. sure you have a valid credit card available as guarantee.

When at the airport you drop the Global Blue envelope in a within 21 days of refund received.

UPON DEPARTURE

Keflavík International Airport, Landsbankinn, Transit hall,upper floor Air Iceland, Reykjavík Airport, only in form of credit in the Duty Free Shop.

CASH REFUND POINTS

Kringlan Shopping Centre, Service desk ground floor, Kringlan 4-12, 103 Reykjavík Smáralind Shopping Centre, Service desk upper floor, Hagasmári 1, 201 Kópavogur Akureyrarstofa – Hof, Strandgata 12, 600 Akureyri

Spend a minimum of ISK4.000.-, and save up to 15% of the purchase price.

The final refund you receive will consist of the VAT total, minus an administration fee.

At some refund points in France, UK and Switzerland an additional fixed fee per “Tax Free Form” may be charged should you require an Immediate Refund in cash.

Contact: taxfree@globalblue.com Tel: +421 232 111 111

Aðalstræti 10, Reykjavík Museum of Design and Applied Art, Garðabær (354) 517 7797 — kraum@kraum.is Find us on Facebook Opening hours June — August 9:00 — 19:00 weekdays 10:00 — 17:00 saturdays 12:00 — 17:00 sundays

Shopping Districts REYKJAVÍK

Reykjavík City Centre

City Centre In order to get the best out of your shopping trip to Reykjavík you will find this shopping guide extremely helpful, as it indicates the main shopping streets and shopping centres. With over three hundreds shops in Iceland participating in the Tax Free system, including the ones advertising in this guide, Reykjavík has everything you would expect from a modern and cosmopolitan European city.

Save money while enjoying the pleasant and surprising shopping opportunities that Reykjavík has to offer. Read more about Tax Free shopping in this guide for easy steps and how to do it.

Skólavörðustígur One of Reykjavík´s coolest streets, Skólavörðustígur is known for its collection of small designer boutiques, art&craft galleries and jewellery stores. If you´re having problems finding that perfect outfit stop by Boutique Bella at no. 8, here you will also find Hún og hún jewellery designer with her unique designs. For a gourmet audience, Ostabúðin delicatessen and Mokka café is not to be missed.

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Skólavörðustígur – Reykjavík City Centre

Smáralind Shopping Centre

Laugavegur This wide pedestrianised area is home to the city´s finest shops, restaurants and cafés. Among the many shops, you can indulge your passion for shopping whether your interests lie in cutting edge fashion, designer jewellery, art, shoes or even chocolate. There is also an attractive mixture of unusual souvenir shops, small Icelandic designer shops and art galleries.

Kringlan Kringlan, the first shopping centre in Reykjavík, is located 10 minutes away from the city centre. Under its roof you will find a range of shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as a cinema. Those with a passion for shopping are bound to find an array of items to suit their needs. Levi´s, Hugo Boss and Benetton are just a few to name amongst many other international brands. Strolling around the two floor shopping centre makes for good retail therapy.

Smáralind Smáralind is the largest and the most exciting shopping centre in Iceland, with a great variety of shops, conveniently located in the centre of Kópavogur. In Smáralind you will find everything shopping enthusiasts could wish for, from jewellery to outdoor clothing. If you need a break from shopping, Smáralind has a great cinema complex and a selection of cafés and restaurants. Come to Smáralind if you want an unforgettable shopping experience.

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Iceland Airwaves REYKJAVÍK 5TH - 9TH OF NOVEMBER 2014

Mykki Blanco – Iceland Airwaves 2013

The coolest music festival on earth!

Since the first edition was held in 1999, Iceland Airwaves has become one of the premier annual showcases for new music – Icelandic and otherwise – in the world.

It’s made a heap of friends and won many fans along the way. Rolling Stone magazine called it “The hippest long weekend on the annual music-festival calendar.”

Some of the world’s most exciting artists have performed there, too. The Shins, The Rapture, TV on the Radio, Florence and the Machine, Klaxons, Hot Chip, Flaming Lips, Wolf Parade, Bloc Party and Fatboy Slim have made the short hop from Europe or North America to share the stage with Iceland’s finest talents, including performers such as Björk, Sigur Rós, FM Belfast, GusGus, múm, Of Monsters and Men and Seabear, to name but a few. And when the live bands have done their thing, top DJs from all over the world spin across the city until the crack of dawn.

With inclusive package tours from major international gateways starting at less than you might expect to pay for airfare alone, getting neck deep in one of the hottest, coolest music festivals anywhere is maybe just a little too easy. Poke around the site, sign up for email updates, check the prices from your neck of the woods and read about what’s in store for 2014. Then come and join the party.

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Experience Iceland with Vodafone!

Get the best value by purchasing Vodafone’s prepaid mobile starter kit with voice and data.

Vodafone Power to you

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BLUE LAGOON SPA AT HREYFING HEALTH CLUB Our spa- and beauty treatments are the ultimate in spa pampering The signature treatments are: silica wrap treatment combined with body and face massage, nourishing and relaxing algae treatment, lava deluxe exfoliation, silica massage and special deluxe Blue Lagoon massage.

This unique massage is designed by Blue Lagoon’s specialists who have selected the strokes that work most effectively with the special Blue Lagoon products to provide maximum effects. The treatment menu is continually reviewed and adapted to ensure customer’s demands are met and to maintain high standards.

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OUR SIGNATURE BODY TREATMENTS

ENERGIZING AND STRENGTHENING SILICA TREATMENT True pampering while skin is provided with pure Icelandic energy.

The white geothermal silica mud is the Blue Lagoon’s signature ingredient.

It is energizing and relieves stress and fatigue. It naturally deep cleanses and exfoliates and strengthens the skin leaving it with a healthy, youthful glow. The treatment begins with a salt glow where the skin is polished with a unique combination of Blue Lagoon minerals and oils. The body is then wrapped in a firming silica wrap which is left to work while feet are massaged. followed by a scalp massage. A face mask selected for each skin type is applied. This is an extraordinary treatment that cleanses firms and strengthens the skin. The treatment ends with a full body relaxation massage.

NOURISHING ALGAE TREATMENT This unique treatment nourishes and awakens the senses. It begins with a unique combination of Blue Lagoon geothermal mineral salts and oils that cleanse and nourish the skin. The body is then wrapped in a nourishing Blue Lagoon algae wrap while feet are massaged followed by a scalp massage and appropriate face mask and cream is applied. The treatment ends with a full body relaxation massage. This is an extraordinary treatment that cleanses, nourishes and relaxes the skin.

BALANCING MINERAL SALT TREATMENT Balancing treament for body and soul. Provides the skin with essential minerals and leaves the skin with a radiant complexion. The body is exfoliated with Blue Lagoon mineral salts and enveloped in a mineral warp. The treatment ends with a full body massage and especially selected face cream and mask.

RELAXING AND REJUVENATING CLAY TREATMENT AND MASSAGE This special Blue Lagoon treatment is based on cleansing mud therapy.

The treatment starts with the application of Blue Lagoon mineral exfoliator, which removes dead skin cells and prepares the skin for deeper Blue Lagoon mud cleansing. The mud steamroom then fills with steam while you enjoy and relax for 20 min. The treatment ends with a relaxing face and body massage.

www.bluelagoonspa.is – bluelagoonspa@bluelagoonspa.is

Blue Lagoon spa l Álfheimum 74 l 104 Reykjavík l 414 4004

Karen Millen is an international fashion house with stores in over 50 countries including global fashion capitals around the world. Under the creative direction of their CCO, Gemma Metheringham, their collection has evolved to offer a luxurious high-low mix of perfectly cut trend-led pieces and seasonal wardrobe staples including their iconic biker jacket. Every piece in their collection is ensure their brand continues to stand for exceptional quality, craftsmanship and cutting edge design. They create modern effortless fashion for today始s intelligent, urban woman.

Hot Items FOR HER OUTDOORS

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BLEYTA JACKET 2-LAYER, WATER- AND WIND-PROOF ISK 36.990 BANKASTRÆTI 10 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

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LAUGAVEGUR 11 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

DEUTER FUTURA VARIO 45+10 SL ISK 36.990

SCARPA MOJITO ISK 24.995

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简单退税三部曲 环球蓝联 (Global Blue) 退税购物服务通过申请退还销售 税，帮助您花更少的钱，在世界各地 270,000 多家合作商 店中畅享购物之乐。 只需遵循下列几个简单步骤，所有冰 岛游客均能享受退税购物。

领表 寻找带环球蓝联退税购物标志的商店，并在付款时向店员索要退 税申请表 (Tax Free Form)。

盖章 离开冰岛之前，交回您填写完整的退税申请表。 如有任何一张 表的购买总额超出 34.501 冰岛克朗，则您需要前往海关服务柜 台，请他们在您的表上盖章。 不过，如果任何一张表的退款总 额低于 5.000 冰岛克朗，则您无需为表盖章。 您需要出示填写 完整的退税申请表、护照、收据和所购物品，海关才会在您的 表上盖章。

取钱 务必在退税申请表中填写所有必填信息。 向环球蓝联退税点 的工作人员出示退税申请表、护照和信用卡，以获得现金或信 用卡退税。 如果您在抵达机场前收到退税款，请务必提供有效信用卡作担 保。 您在机场办理完登机手续及安检后，将环球蓝联信封投入 信箱，您需要在自收到退税款之日起 21 天内邮寄退税单据。

离境时

凯夫拉维克国际机场过境转机大厅楼上冰岛国家银行 (Landsbankinn) 冰岛雷克雅未克机场，仅限免税商店信用卡退税。

现金退款点 Kringlan 购物中心服务台底层 Kringlan 4-12, 103 Reykjavík Smáralind 购物中心服务台楼上 Hagasmári 1, 201 Kópavogur Akureyrarstofa – Hof, Strandgata 12, 600 Akureyri

最低消费 4.000 冰岛克朗，最多可节省 15% 的购物费用。 您最终收到的退税款为增值税总额减去服务手续费后的金额。 在法国、英国和瑞士的一些退款点，如果要求现金即时退税，有可能会对每张“退税 申请表”收取额外的固定费用。 联系方式：taxfree@globalblue.com / +421 232 111 111

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Reykjavík Fashion Festival ICELAND’S MOST EXCITING NEW FASHION TALENT

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Reykjavík Fashion Festival The Reykjavík Fashion Festival is a platform for creative Icelandic minds, offering fashion designers the opportunity to be recognized at home in Iceland and around the world. RFF provides a vehicle for new designers to collectively showcase their work.

Established in 2009, the Reykjavik Fashion Festival has proven itself as the main platform for the always daring and talented Icelandic fashion designers.

The main goal of RFF is to market Icelandic fashion design and introduce the development and possible opportunities in the Icelandic fashion industry.

Media from around the world, fashion bloggers and key people in the fashion industry are invited to experience this unique festival; and of course, Reykjavik Fashion Festival also welcomes all fashion enthusiasts to discover Icelandic fashion culture. In addition to the fashion festival, Reykjavík city’s Fashion Night Out brings life into the main streets of Reykjavík with a big celebration of fashion and shopping.

RFF Sponsors 2014: Icelandair, Icelandic Glacial Water, Center Hotels, Coke Light, Blue Lagoon, Oddi, City of Reykjavik, Moroccanoil and DHL. Together with Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, NowFashion and Europcar.

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FARMERS MARKET

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Hot items FOR THE HOME

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iPAD SLEEVE – ICELANDIC WOOL BY R.T.CO. ISK 17.900 – 19.900 AÐALSTRÆTI 10 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

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BLUECABLE BLANKET BY VOLKI DESIGN ISK 32.900 BANKASTRÆTI 4 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

EPAL

FARM TRIVETS BY STÁSS ISK 5.200

EPAL – HARPA CONCERT HOUSE

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CANDLE HOLDERS BY ASTACK ISK 4.450 – 7.150 EPAL – HARPA CONCERT HOUSE

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‌ for outdoor enthusiasts

Michelsen Arctic Explorer

Laugavegur 15 - 101 ReykjavĂ­k - Tel. 354 511 1900 - www.michelsen.is

Shop of the Year 2013 THE NJÖRÐUR SHIELD

From the Shop of the Year Awards 2013

JS Watch Company Reykjavik – Shop of the Year 2013 The Shop of the Year award (Njarðarskjöldurinn) and the award for the Most Innovative Shop of the Year (Freyjusómi) were presented yesterday evening at a ceremony at the Harpa concert hall and conference centre to Gilbert úrsmiður: The Master Watchmaker and Ófeigur Jewellery Store & Gallery.

The awards are tokens of recognition and encouragement granted annually to stores and shop owners for their innovation and great service to the tourist industry. Recipients of the Reykjavík Shop of the Year Awards are primarily rewarded for innovation and success, and particularly for generating tourist sales.

Marketing and communications merits are also evaluated, together with service, opening hours, tax refund signage, lighting, accessibility, language proficiency and product knowledge.

The awards Shop of the Year (Njarðarskjöldurinn) and Most Innovative Shop of the Year (Freyjusómi) are granted by the City of Reykjavík, the City Centre Alliance, the Association of Merchants, the Federation of Icelandic Trade, Federation of Trade and Services, Global Blue – Iceland and Tax Free Worldwide – Iceland.

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100% MERINO WOOL

OPEN all hours

KEEPS YOU WARM

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Perfect Day REYKJAVÍK AND AROUND

Nauthólsvík – Geothermal Beach

Blue Lagoon A visit to the Blue Lagoon should be at the top of your list. Indulge in the refreshing open air spa and afterwards treat yourself to a healthy meal at the Blue Lagoon Restaurant. The Blue Lagoon is just a few minutes from Keflavík airport and a quick bus ride from Reykjavík.

360 over Reykjavík Visit the 75-metre high tower of Hallgrímskirkja church. Take the stairs to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and its neighbouring municipalities.

The Golden Circle Take the Golden Circle tour to Þingvellir National Park, the famous Geysir Geothermal Area and the Gullfoss waterfall. Breathtaking scenery.

Whale Watching Watch minke, humpback, killer whales and dolphins on one of the many whale watching tours that operate from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík City Centre.

In comparison to other activities the price for the trip is very reasonable.

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Gullfoss Waterfall – South Iceland

The Botanical Garden – Reykjavík

Glacier Adventure Get your adrenaline flowing by travelling up to.the glaciers in a specially built Super Jeep, crossing the most formidable terrain. Then take a snowmobile tour to the top of the glacier. Why not visit Eyjafjallajökull and have look at the newly erupted volcanoe?

The Geothermal Beach Nautholsvik is one of the few places in Iceland where you can take a dip in the sea. Here, a thermal beach has been created where natural hot water flows out into the sea to allow guests to swim in the Atlantic waves.

The Botanical Garden The Grasagardur Botanical Garden, in Laugardalur Valley in Reykjavík, is the perfect place to see a vast selection of Iceland’s delicate flora.

Þingvellir National Park Arguable the single most important place in Iceland’s history Þingvellir is a stunningly beautiful area. In 930 A.D. the parliament of the Icelandic Commonwealth was founded on this spot and resided there until 1798 thus claiming the title “The World’s Oldest Parliament”.

Midnight Golf Due to Iceland’s northerly location, the country experiences 24 hours of sunlight over the summer months of June and July. This means that golfers are able to go out and play golf whenever they feel during the day or night. Midnight golf in Iceland is an incredible golfing experience.

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Hot items FOR HIM OUTDOORS

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ESJA PARKA WITH DURABLE WATER AND WINDPROOF EXTERIOR ISK 68.500 BANKASTRÆTI 5 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

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LOFA – MEN´S WOOL SWEATER ISK 11.990 BANKASTRÆTI 10 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

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SCARPA KINESIS GTX ISK 49.995

LAUGAVEGUR 11 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

PERFECT HARMONY BETWEEN NATURE AND SCIENCE

Blue Lagoon skin care available at: • Blue Lagoon • Laugavegur 15 • Keflavík airport • Blue Lagoon Spa Reykjavík • bluelagoon.com/shop

Simple comme bonjour!

Le service Tax Free Shopping de Global Blue vous permet de faire des achats à prix réduit dans le monde entier en demandant un remboursement des taxes sur les achats réalisés dans les 270 000 magasins partenaires à l’échelle internationale. Tous ceux qui visitent l’Islande peuvent faire des achats détaxés. Pour cela, il suffit de suivre les étapes suivantes.

PROCUREZ-VOUS LE BORDEREAU DE DÉTAXE

Cherchez les magasins affichant le logo Tax Free Shopping de Global Blue et n’oubliez pas de demander à un vendeur un border eau de détaxe (Tax Free Form) au moment de payer.

FAITES-LE TAMPONNER dûment remplis. Si le total des dépenses de l’un des bordereaux est supérieur à 34 501,00 ISK, vous devez le faire tamponner au bureau des douanes. Toutefois, si le total du remboursement sur l’un des bordereaux est inférieur à 5 000,00 ISK, vous n’avez pas besoin de le faire tamponner. Vous devez présenter vos bordereaux de détaxe dûment remplis, passeport, factures et achats pour faire tamponner votre bordereau.

FAITES-VOUS REMBOURSER EN ESPÈCES

Assurez-vous d’inscrire toutes les informations requises sur votre bordereau de détaxe. Présentez vos bordereau, passeport et carte de crédit à notre personnel au point de remboursement Global Blue. Vous pouvez obtenir le remboursement en espèces ou sur votre carte de crédit.

Si vous recevez votre remboursement avant d’arriver à l’aéroport, assurez-vous d’avoir avec vous une carte de crédit valable en tant que garantie. À l’aéroport, placez l’enveloppe Global Blue dans une sécurité. Ceci doit être fait dans les 21 jours suivant la réception du remboursement.

AU MOMENT DU DÉPART

Aéroport international de Keflavík, Landsbankinn, hall de transit, étage supérieur.

Air Iceland, aéroport de Reykjavík, seulement sous forme de crédit au magasin détaxé.

POINTS DE REMBOURSEMENT EN ESPÈCES Centre commercial Kringlan, bureau d’assistance rez-de-chaussée, Kringlan 4-12, 103 Reykjavík Centre commercial Smáralind, bureau d’assistance étage supérieur, Hagasmári 1, 201 Kópavogur Akureyrarstofa – Hof, Strandgata 12, 600 Akureyri

Si vous dépensez au moins 4 000,00 ISK, vous économiserez jusqu’à 15 % sur le prix d’achat.

Le remboursement que vous recevrez au final comprendra le montant total de la TVA, déduction faite de frais de gestion. À certains points de remboursement en France, au Royaume-Uni et en Suisse, une commission supplémentaire fixe par « bordereau de détaxe » peut être prélevée au cas où vous demanderiez un remboursement immédiat en espèces.

Contact : taxfree@globalblue.com / +421 232 111 111

Laugavegur 15 101 reykjavĂ­k IceLand TeL. +354 551 1080 www.ravens.Is

Wool and Lava - An essential part of the Icelandic culture -

Experience the feeling of handmade Icelandic wool and you will understand what the fuss is all about.

Welcome!

Quality products made by Icelandic artists from Icelandic materials.

Kringlan shopping mall and BankastrĂŚti 2, ReykjavĂ­k Centre

Hot items FOR CHILDREN

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TUTU SKIRT BY MOLO KIDS ISK 12.990 KRINGLAN SHOPPING CENTRE

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MAGNI JACKET ISK 13.800

BANKASTRÆTI 5 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

KRAUM

ALPACA DRESS BY AS WE GROW PRICE ON REQUEST AÐALSTRÆTI 10 – 101 REYKJAVÍK

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NOKIAN MOOMIN – RAIN BOOTS ISK 6.990 KRINGLAN SHOPPING CENTRE

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Design March REYKJAVÍK 12TH - 15TH OF MARCH 2015

Illustration by Jónas Valtýsson

DesignMarch is Iceland’s most important anual design event DesignMarch covers all fields of design including architecture, graphic design, fashion, furniture and product design along with an increasing number of collaborations with international visitors.

The festival opens with DesignTalks, a day long seminar in which leading international speakers explore topical themes within design and the society.

Previous speakers include Calvin Klein, Robert Wong (Google Creative Lab), Juliet Kinchin (MoMA), Eley Kishimoto, Winy Maas, Paul Bennett (IDEO), Inge Druckrey and Bjarke Ingels.

Over four days, Reykjavik sizzles with creative energy – one hundred or so exhibitions, workshops and other events spread across the town from the fishing harbor to the main street and the lava fields surrounding the city, turning the northernmost capital in the world into one big venue for design.

See you in DesignMarch!

For further information please visit www.designmarch.is

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Iceland‘s only department store feturing quality clothing andaccessories for men, women and children Debenhams features ranges from major UK Designers who design specifically for Debenhams, they are: Ben deLisi, Jasper Conran, John Rocha, Jeff Banks, Jonathan Saunders, Ted Baker, Julien Macodonald Debenhams also boasts a full cosmetics department with all of the major brands including MAC, Estee Lauder, Kanebo, Shiseido, Lancome and the Icelandic brand Sif Cosmetics.

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Where were you born and what was your impression of the area?

I was born in Keflavík, a small town by the ocean, home of the international airport and former home of a USA Navy Base. I had a great time growing up there. As kids, we would always find ways to entertain ourselves.

Where do you live now and what do you like best about it?

Now I live in the Laugardalur area in Reykjavík. I moved there last summer after having lived downtown Reykjavík for five years. I absolutely love it, Laugardalur is one of my favorite parts of the city, a beautiful area with interesting history.

What I like most about it would have to be the Botanic garden and the swimming pool.

If money were no object, where would you live and why?

I’ve spent five years of my life living in the United States, both in Michigan and in Massachusetts, and a part of me is still there. I would love to own a house in a small New England town with loads of trees and a lake where I could go sailing.

Which city is your favourite shopping destination and why?

The giant shopping area on and around Shijo-Dori in Kyoto. I went there last year with my family to visit my sister. I could have spent days there browsing through gorgeous vintage kimonos and tea sets.

What is your favourite stores in Iceland?

Suomi PRKL! – for their lovely Nokia boots and salmiaki candy. Vínberið – for

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their great selection of chocolate. Hringa – I always stop by their window to look at their jewellery. And of course all the lovely design shops!

What are your favourite restaurants in Iceland?

Since I am a vegetarian, I try to look for places that offer some veggie options.

Bast – they have the best vegan burger in town. K-Bar – awesome Korean place with very lovely veggie options. Mandi – delicous falafel and friendly staff.

Gló – vegetarian and vegan friendly.

Do you have a favourite local café or bar that you go to regularly?

Reykjavík Roasters, simply for their coffee, it is delicous.

Where do you take out-of-town friends that are visiting Iceland?

We’ve taken some of our friends visiting from abroad to the Reykjavík City Museum and they always seem to enjoy it. I think it’s the perfect place to go if you want to get a personal taste of Icelandic history.

Are there any hidden spots you don’t want out-of-towners to know about?

Probably some of the more excluded natural pools around Iceland.

Best kept local secret?

Bragðarefur at the Vesturbær ice cream shop.

What is your latest local discovery?

K-Bar, I had a lovely meal there recently with my friends.

What’s the best landmark, building or tourist attraction in Iceland?

There are so many good ones, all around Iceland. One I plan on visiting soon is Seljavalla pool. One of Iceland’s oldest swimming pools.

Which person from Iceland do you most admire and why?

So many, I don’t think that I could pick just one. We have incredibly inspirational people in all fields, from sports to arts.

Where do you most like to travel for inspiration?

I would like to visit as many places as I possibly could. As for Iceland, I grew up going to my grandfather’s summer house in Vík í Mýrdal. We still go there every summer, it is a beautiful place.

What product or place can’t you live without?

It would have to be Vík, I have so many great memories from there. My grandfather grew up there so he would take us around and tell us stories from the area. He would also take us for rides in his Jeep, over rivers, up mountains, to pick stones, rocks and driftwood that he then turned into lamps. I had many, many wonderful adventures in Vík and still do today every time I go there.

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New Year’s Eve – Skólavörðustígur

Christmas Christmas in Iceland is an interesting experience as this country has many old traditions for celebrating Christmas. Expect no fewer than 13 Icelandic Santa Clauses! In Iceland, they are called jólasveinn (“Yuletide Lad”). The first jólasveinn arrives 13 days before Christmas and then the others follow, one each day. After Christmas, they leave one by one. The Icelandic Christmas season lasts for 26 days. A special Icelandic custom for children is to put a shoe in the window from December 12 until Christmas Eve. If they have been good, one of the “Santas” leaves a gift – bad children receive a potato.

Thorláksmessa (mass day of St Þorlákur) is celebrated on 23 December. Shops are open until 23:30 and then close for three days during Christmas. The main Christmas celebration takes place on Christmas Eve, including the gift exchange.

Many attend midnight mass on the 24th.

New Year On New Year’s Eve many people attend community bonfires and exchange visits.

At midnight there is a spectacular display of fireworks when almost every home in Iceland lights its own fireworks. Happy New Year is “Gleðilegt nýtt ár” in Icelandic.

Nightclubs in the city are very crowded and tend to stay open until at least 5 am.

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Landmark Buildings REYKJAVÍK

The City Hall – Reykjavík

The City Hall Reykjavik City Hall opened in 1992. The location of this stark, modern building is unique as it blends in with the environment, surrounded by water and varied bird life. On the ground floor you will find a tourist information desk and a café with a lovely view which overlooks the lake, there is also an exhibition room featuring a large relief map of Iceland which is very interesting to study prior to or after touring the island. The City Hall is open to visitors, Mon. - Fri. 8:00-19:00 and Sat. - Sun. 12:00 to 18:00.

Höfði Höfði, built in 1909, is best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, that marked the end of the Cold War. The sculpture in front of the house depicts the high seat pillars of the first Norwegian settler in Reykjavik. Initially, Höfði was the house of the French consulate in Iceland and still bears many signs of its original purpose.

The house is not open to visitors, although visitors are welcome to explore the house from the outside. A visit to Höfði can be combined with a pleasant stroll along Reykjavik’s northern waterfront.

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Landmark Buildings REYKJAVÍK

The Parliament

Harpa – Concert Hall

Hallgrímskirkja Hallgrímskirkja church is located at the end of the shopping street Skólavörðustígur. The 73-metre high landmark tower provides an excellent view all over Reykjavik. It is named after Reverend and hymn writer Hallgrímur Pétursson. The church tower is open everyday from 9:00 - 20:00. The church organ is the largest of its kind in Iceland.

Harpa – Concert Hall and Conference Centre Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík City Centre. Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The structure consists of a steel framework clad with irregularly-shaped glass panels of different colours. The building is the first purpose-built concert hall in Reykjavík. It houses the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and The Icelandic Opera.

The Pearl The Pearl was built in 1988. The Dome has a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. Natural hot water is stored in the tanks below the dome which heats the city houses. Between the hot-water tanks, is a spacious atrium with a an artificial Geysir which spouts every few minutes. One of the tanks contains the Saga Museum, waxwork figures bringing the Icelandic Viking Age to life.

The Parliament The Alþingi, founded in 930 at Þingvellir, is the national parliament. Even after Iceland’s union with Norway, the Althing still held its sessions at Þingvellir until 1799, when it was discontinued for some decades. It was restored in 1844 and moved to Reykjavík, where it has resided ever since.

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Annual Events REYKJAVÍK

Gay Pride – Reykjavík

Reykjavík Art Festival

Reykjavik Culture Night Reykjavik Culture Night has become an essential part of cultural life in Reykjavík, offering the chance to enjoy a variety of activities ranging from traditional shows and exhibitions to more unusual happenings. www.menningarnott.is

Food and Fun World-acclaimed chefs collaborating with Reykjavik’s finest restaurants, fresh natural ingredients and Icelandic outdoor adventure. www.foodandfun.is

Reykjavik Art Festival This is Iceland’s premier cultural festival, bringing together the best in local and international theatre, dance, music and visual arts. www.listahatid.is

Reykjavík Gay Pride This colourful event brings tens of thousands of people into the city centre in August every year to celebrate with the gay community in Reykjavik. www.gaypride.is

Reykjavik Marathon An annual event including a full marathon, a half marathon and a 10 km run. The event attracts thousands of runners from Iceland and abroad. www.marathon.is

Iceland Airwaves An international music festival showcasing the hottest new bands from the USA, Europe and Iceland. www.icelandairwaves.is

Sónar Reykjavik Sónar Reykjavík, International Festival of Advanced Music & New Media Art, will take place on four stages with a total capacity of 3500 guests. www. sonarreykjavik.com

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Icelandic Fish & Chips

The Icelandic Cuisine Iceland is well known worldwide for its fish which is pulled from unpolluted waters of the North Sea. The wild mountain lamb together with the fish makes a large part of Iceland’s organic cuisines. Lobster, ocean perch, cod, salmon, and trout are more delicious and fresher than you ever thought possible. Icelandic lamb has a distinctively “wild” flavour, reportedly due to the animals’ freewheeling and happy life roaming the countryside and eating untainted herbs. Fish is traditionally baked, salted, or thrown together with garlic and onion in a stew. Smoked salmon is a favourite, along with fish paté and pickled herring. The faint of stomach may want to avoid hákarl, shark meat that’s been buried for three months or more.

The lamb dishes you’ll find in gourmet restaurants are probably the best you’ll ever have. But these newfangled lamb recipes are much different from the old, traditional dishes. Take ram’s testicles pickled in whey, for example. Or svið, a sheep’s head that’s been burned, cut in two, boiled, and either eaten fresh or pressed into jelly. And then there’s slátur, sheep innards tied up in a sheep’s stomach and cooked. Adventurous travelers should at least try these surprisingly tasty dishes, which have been sustaining Icelanders since medieval times. A swig of Icelandic spirit Brennivin (“Black Death”) or one of Iceland’s many excellent vodkas always helps for a dose of courage.

For dessert, there’s skyr, best mixed with cream and topped with wild berries.

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Oddur – Urriðavöllur Golf Course

Oddur Golf Course This beautiful course was inaugurated in 1997 and is considered one of the best courses in Iceland. It is only a 15-20 minute drive from the city centre but the unique landscape offers golfers true tranquillity while playing. The course is surrounded by lava but is both easy to walk and offers competitive challenges for any golfer. The Oddur course is in our view the mandatory stop for any golfer visiting Iceland. Due to the 24 hours of sunlight during summer, playing golf in the evening or even teeing off at midnight is an incredible golfing experience.

The perfect plan here is to play the front 9 at Oddur golf course, followed by a great dinner in the fascinating club house overlooking the course, and then strolling out for the back nine in the midnight sun. Oddur course and the surrounding area is a hidden treasure only 15 minutes away from Reykjavik.

The course has a par of 71 and measures 5,908 m from the back tees.

Oddur Golf Club offers rental clubs, buggies and carts.

Golfklúbburinn Oddur Tel. (+354) 565 9092 www.oddur.is

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Elliðaárdalur Valley

Elliðaárdalur Valley Elliðaárdalur Valley is a lush recreational area popular with walkers and cyclists alike. Located within the city limits of Reykjavík, the valley features a distinctive fishing river populated with a remarkable number of Arctic char, salmon and brown trout. Fishing licenses are available during the summer fishing season, from June 1st to August 31st.

Mount Esja Dominating dramatically the Reykjavík city skyline and providing a stunning backdrop to the capital area is the impressive Mount Esja, a popular destination for day-trippers and riddled with well-worn hiking trails. Once surmounted, the view from the top of this 914 metre high mountain is breath-taking.

Öskjuhlíð Öskjuhlíð is a beautiful woodland area surrounding the Pearl - one of Reykjavík’s stunning landmark buildings. Conveniently located right in the heart of the city, this gorgeous place makes for a popular quick getaway from city life, where visitors can cycle or walk along the various paths that weave through a dense forest of pines and birch trees.

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Akureyri – Old Town

There is a contiguous open area around Akureyri where the biosphere and landscape are extremely diverse, and vegetation in many places is especially lush.

Within the Akureyri town limits there are many interesting recreational areas and hiking paths, such as the delta of the Eyjafjarðará river, Krossanes-borgir north of the Glerárþorp area and especially Kjarnaskógur, which is part of a forested, recreational area planned to surround the town of Akureyri.

Old Town If you take a stroll south from Akureyri’s town centre you will have the opportunity to walk through the history of early Akureyri. Among the sights are the old Theatre, the old Primary School , and the Old Hospital built in 1835.

The Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden is known far and wide for its beautiful walking paths and luxuriant flora. One of Akureyri’s gems, it was founded by women in 1911, and it contains nearly every plant found in Iceland as well as about 4,000 foreign plants.

Akureyrarkirkja The Akureyri church is the symbol of Akureyri. It is a Lutheran church designed by architect Guðjón Samúelsson and consecrated in 1940. The central stained glass window above the altar formed part of a set which was destroyed in an air raid on Coventry Cathedral in England.

Hlíðarfjall - Ski Resort Situated just 5 km outside of the town, Hlíðarfjall has been one of the prime skiing areas of Iceland. The hallmarks of Hlíðarfjall are high quality snow, extensive cross country trails and exciting ski slopes with breathtaking views of Eyjafjörður. The elevation of the site goes from 500 m to 1000 m above sea level. All the main runs are floodlit, allowing evening skiing.

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The Christmas Garden AKUREYRI - NORTH ICELAND

Cristmas Garden – Akureyri

The most famous Christmas garden in Iceland The fire glows and crackles in the fireplace. Christmas melodies and aroma in the air. Only a ten minute drive from the center of the town of Akureyri, in Jólagarðurinn or The Christmas Garden you’ll find the magical world of Christmas.

On the outside the fire-engine red house resembles a cookie house but once inside, you discover Christmas decorations from all over the world, alongside with traditional Icelandic Christmas items and variations of selected handicrafts from local craftsmen.

In the beautiful garden surrounding the house are benches and tables provided, making this an excellent spot for a picnic. The fairytale tower houses the world‘s biggest Christmas calendar, which is worth climbing the stairs for. In the garden one can also find The Wishing Well of Unborn Children.

Opening times: June – August 10:00-22:00 September – December 14:00-22.00 January – May 14:00-18:00 The Christmas Garden 601 Akureyri Tel: (+354) 463 1433 74

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WHERE ICELANDERS BUY THEIR GLASSES Gleraugnasalan 65 is the oldest shop in Reykjavík and has been making it‘s customers happy for over half a decade.

Here we emphasize high quality products, great exact and outstanding service. We make an efford to have a big selection of frames and also Icelandic design. We are also known for offering one of the best fishing-glasses in Europe.

Here you can get an eye-examination, help to find a frame that flatters your face and lenses that suit you. We also offer contact lenses and it‘s belongings We are a family business and welcome you with open arms.

Laugavegur 65 Tel: 551 1080 www.gleraugnasalan.is

Museums EXPLORE MUSEUMS IN REYKJAVÍK

Einar Jónsson Museum Eiríksgata – 101 Reykjavík The Einar Jónsson Museum was officially opened on Midsummer’s Day in 1923. This was a watershed event for Icelandic art, as the building was the country’s first art museum.

Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir – 105 Reykjavík There are around 20 various exhibitions on show at Reykjavík Art Museum every year but you can always see exhibitions from Kjarval, Erró and Ásmundur Sveinsson.

National Museum of Iceland Suðurgata 41 – 101 Reykjavík Whether your visit to Iceland is for business or pleasure, making time for a trip to the National Museum will leave you fully enlightened about the making of the Icelandic nation and its history.

Reykjavík 871+/-2 Aðalstræti 16 – 101 Reykjavík In 2001 archaeological remains were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík, with some of the fragments found dating to before 871 AD – a fascinating exhibition about life in Viking times.

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Museums EXPLORE MUSEUMS IN REYKJAVÍK

Saga Museum Perlan – Öskjuhlíð The Museum gives a compelling view of into how Icelanders have lived for more than a millennium. From the time of the earliest settlers, history is brought to life in a unique and exciting way, with life-like wax figurines.

National Gallery of Iceland Fríkirkjuvegur 7 – 101 Reykjavík The gallery’s main emphasis is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is also featured.

The museum owns the most valuable collection of works by Icelandic artists in the country, including some works by internationally renowned artists.

Víkin – Reykjavik Maritime Museum Grandagarður 8 – 101 Reykjavík Reykjavík Maritime Museum is housed in a former fish factory, located by Reykjavík’s old harbour. The museum’s varied exhibitions show the development of the Icelandic fish industry and coast culture through the years.

Culture House Hverfisgata 15 – 101 Reykjavík If a love of literature brought you to Iceland, then a visit to the Culture House is an essential first stop on your discovery of Icelandic literary heritage: especially for enthusiasts of the Eddas and Sagas and those who wish to see the original principle manuscripts.

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Skógar Museum SKÓRGAR – SOUTH ICELAND

Skógar Museum – South Iceland

Visit a traditional Icelandic Folk Museum In the heart of the southern part of Iceland, located next to the magnificent waterfall Skógafoss, is Skógar Folk Museum, established in the year 1949.

The museum is divided into a couple of parts filled with interesting items related to Iceland’s history. There are tools and instruments used for fishing and farming, old handicrafts and papers, clothes and things related to superstition to name a few.

A few years ago the museum opened a new exhibition house, specialized in objects which tell the story of technology and transportation and its development in Iceland in the 19th and 20th century. Old tackles, car engines, motorcycles and road construction instruments are examples of the items on display.

If you want to get to know the Icelandic society and how the Icelandic people used to live and work, you should definitely make a stop at the museum at Skógar. It is an ideal place, surrounded by beautiful nature and many interesting sites, and after you have strolled around, you can get refreshment at the cafeteria and buy various items in the souvenir shop. The museum is open daily:June-August from 9:00 - 18:00 and Sept-May from 10:00 - 17:00.

Skógar Museum Tel. (+354) 487 8845 www.skogasafn.is

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Practical information ICELAND

Embassies

Lost and Found

China, Bríetartúni 1, Tel. 552 6751 Denmark, Hverfisgata 29, Tel. 575 0300 France, Túngata 22, Tel. 575 9600 Germany, Laufásvegur 31, Tel 530 1100 Japan, Laugavegur 182, Tel.510 8600 Norway, Fjólugata 17, Tel. 520 0700 Russia, Garðastræti 33, Tel. 551 5156 Sweden, Lágmúli 7, Tel. 520 0700 UK, Laufásvegur 31, Tel. 550 5100 US, Laufásvegur 2 1, Tel. 595 2200

Lost & Found at Borgartún 7b, Reykjavík, Tel. 569 9030. Open weekdays 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00.

For further information contact the Ministry for Foreign affairs, Rauðarárstígur 25, 105 Reykjavík, Tel. 545 9900

Emergencies

Money and Foreign Exchange Rate

The Global Refund office, Sætún 1, 105 Reykjavík, Tel. 555 2833, globalrefund.com

The Icelandic monetary unit is the Króna (plural; Krónur). Foreign exchange is available at all bank branches around the country. Exchange outside regular banking hours is always available at The Change Group Iceland at Leifur Eiríksson Air Terminal, Arrivals Hall Keflavík Airport, open 24/7. In The Tourist Information Center, Aðalstræti 2, Reykjavík.

Global Refund’s refund points are; Kringlan Shopping Centre Smáralind Shopping Centre ITA, Aðalstræti 2, 101 Reykjavík Tourist Information – Hofi, Strandgötu 12, 600 Akureyri

Credit Cards / Debit Cards Debit Cards; Electron, Maestro and EDC cards are commonly accepted. Credit Cards; Visa and MasterCard are the major Credit Cards in Iceland and are accepted everywhere.

Tipping Service charge is included in all prices for restaurants, hotels, taxis, hairdressers etc.

Luggage Storage The luggage storage at BSÍ bus terminal is open daily from June 1st - August 31st. From September 1st - May 31st are opening hours Mon -Fri 7:30 to 19:00 and Sat and Sun 9:00 to 14:00. Tel. 591 1000

Electricity The voltage is 230 HZ AC. Please note that the prongs on equipment you bring with you may be different from Icelandic standards. It is advisable to check to avoid inconveniences.

112 is the Emergency number in Iceland.

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Postal Services Main office in Reykjavík at Pósthússtræti 5, Open weekdays from 9:00 to 16:30.

Information on prices and service in English; www.postur.is

Tourist Information Tourist Information Centre, Aðalstræti 2, 101 Reykjavík, Tel. 562 3045 www.visitreykjavik.is Reykjavík by Day and Night Bankastræti 4, 101 Reykjavík, Tel. 412 7777, www.reykjavikbyday.com

Yellow Pages Call 118 for directory enquiries service covering both Businesses & People.

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GOÐAFOSS MARKET

CLASSIC ICELANDIC WOOLLEN PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS

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A wide selection of exclusive Icelandic woollen garments, blankets and yarns.

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