Iceland's second largest town, just south of the capital.
Kopavogur sits right beside Reykjavik and blends smoothly into the capital, with bright modern pools, a clifftop church and easy shopping.
It makes a calm, well connected base a few minutes from downtown, with some of the best family swimming pools in the country.
Reykjavik sits beside Keflavik International Airport, about a forty five minute drive away, and the whole capital region is linked by an easy network of roads and city buses.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Kopavogslaug and Salalaug are local favourites, with hot tubs, slides and steam for all ages.
A bright art museum celebrating Icelandic sculpture and modern works.
One of Iceland's largest shopping centres for a rainy afternoon.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Kopavogur is in Capital Region, Iceland. It lies immediately south of Reykjavik, part of the continuous capital area.
Kopavogur is known for the Salalaug and Kopavogslaug swimming pools, the Gerdarsafn art museum, the Smaralind shopping centre and the landmark Kopavogskirkja church on its ridge.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day to 1 day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.