Kópavogur

Located on the southeastern shore of Faxa Bay, in southwestern Iceland, Kópavogur is a fast growing, modern residential suburb. Kópavogur is considered to be the second largest municipality of Iceland in terms of population. This town is also famed to be home to the tallest building of the country, the Smáratorg Tower. The beauty of Kópavogur is majorly described by the fascinating seals that are sheltered in the ocean waters by the shoreline of the oldest part of this town. With the stunning  Kópavogsdalur Valley lying at the middle of this town, the unmatched scenic charm of Kópavogur further multiplies. The 30 indegenous species and 10 exotic species of birds living here, also make Kópavogur a mesmerizing place to visit.

The town of Kópavogur is packed with a myriad of attractions, ranging from public parks and cultural museums to churches and restaurants. You can plan your visit to the famous places in Kópavogur including the Natural History Museum of Kópavogur, the Kopavogur Church, the Portið Antic market, and the Rush Trampoline Park.

On your tour to Kópavogur you can go shopping at Smaralind, take a bath in the geothermal swimming pool of Kópavogslaug, watch a concert at Salurinn, and explore the Gerðarsafn Kopavogur Art Museum.

Kópavogur is bestowed with a warm and temperate climate, experiencing heavy rainfall even during the driest month.