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Kringlan


Kringlan is the second-largest shopping centre in the Icelandic capital region, after Smáralind in Kópavogur, with over 170 shops and restaurants. It was constructed in 1987, and includes a library, theatre, cinema, liquor store, cafés and a bar. It has seen multiple waves of expansion since its construction and is occasionally claimed to have reduced footfall along the central shopping street Laugavegur and the surrounding area.

Kringlan lies on the busiest traffic intersection in Reykjavík. Icelandic state television RÚV’s headquarters are also nearby. Reykjavík City Theatre lies north-east of the shopping centre.

The name is derived from the Kringla marsh or Kringlumýri. A literal translation into English could either be 'circle' or 'pretzel', though the mall is neither circular nor has it anything to do with pretzels.

Staff parking lots

The northern side, and staff parking lots

Coordinates: 64°07′50″N 021°53′37″W / 64.13056°N 21.89361°W / 64.13056; -21.89361


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