The 24-team UEFA European final tournament will kick-off in France on 10 June and for the first time Iceland’s men’s national team is playing in the finals. So if you are staying in Iceland in June there is no escape from the football frenzy that is sure to grab the nation.
With 330.000 inhabitants Iceland is the smallest nation ever to play at the European final Championship. The smallest previous nation is Slovenia, which has 1.9 million inhabitants, followed by Latvia with 2.2 million inhabitants. Slovenia played at the EURO 2000 tournament and Latvia at the EURO 2004 tournament.
The next best thing from being at the EURO 2016 football finals in France is watching the games in a great atmosphere of passionate fans. Here are some of the best spots in Reykjavík to experience the EURO 2016, on a big screen and maybe have a cold beer or two in good company.
Iceland’s games
- Tuesday 14 June at 19 (7pm): Iceland – Portugal
- Saturday 18 June at 16 (4pm): Iceland – Hungary
- Wednesday 22 June 16 (4pm): Iceland – Austria
If the Icelandic team proceeds from the group stage the round of 16 starts on 25 June.
English Pub
English Pub tailors directly to the die-hard sports fan that desires a great atmosphere, a cold beer, and some good food. Get to English Pub from 16.00-19.00 to enjoy their happy hour.
English Pub, Austurstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
Kex Hostel
Housed in an old biscuit factory in downtown Reykjavik, Kex hostel offers a great place to chill and watch football, while enjoying a cold lager or a specialty ale. One of our favourite places in the capital.
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík.
Lebowski Bar
Support your favorite European team, while enjoying “the dude’s” favorite drink, a White Russian, at the great Lebowski Bar. The bar offers a great place to watch a game, while also enjoying a burger, great chicken wings, onion rings, or a delicious shake.
Lebowski, Laugarvegur 20, 101 Reykjavík
Ölver Sports Bar
A true sports bar that is sure to provide a great atmosphere for all the games. Ölver has a full service bar with all your favorite beers on tap, in addition to a popular food menu that provides the perfect meal for game time. Most importantly, there isn´t a bad seat in the house as Ölver has 3 large projection screens as well as a number of flat-screen televisions that are positioned at all corners. This honest and unpretentious bar is located on the ground floor of a small shopping mall in Laugardalur valley, within 10 minutes by car from downtown Reykjavík.
Ölver, Álfheimar 74, 104 Reykjavík
Gamla bíó theater and music venue
This grand old theater located in downtown Reykjavík will be showing every single European match on its large screen with top quality digital sound. Gamla bíó will also be offering a wide variety of beer and wine selections.
Gamla bíó, Ingólfsstræti 2a, 101 Reykjavík
Giant outdoor screen at Ingólfstorg square
Iceland’s largest telecommunications company Síminn, has erected a giant screen at the Ingólfstorg square in downtown Reykjavík, where you can watch all the games outside in the company of hundreds of Icelanders and other football fans. This location has the potential to be the best place for watching Iceland’s game during the competition. The atmosphere should be electric!
The 24-team UEFA European final tournament will kick-off in France on 10 June and for the first time Iceland’s men’s national team is playing in the finals. So if you are staying in Iceland in June there is no escape from the football frenzy that is sure to grab the nation.
With 330.000 inhabitants Iceland is the smallest nation ever to play at the European final Championship. The smallest previous nation is Slovenia, which has 1.9 million inhabitants, followed by Latvia with 2.2 million inhabitants. Slovenia played at the EURO 2000 tournament and Latvia at the EURO 2004 tournament.
The next best thing from being at the EURO 2016 football finals in France is watching the games in a great atmosphere of passionate fans. Here are some of the best spots in Reykjavík to experience the EURO 2016, on a big screen and maybe have a cold beer or two in good company.
Iceland’s games
- Tuesday 14 June at 19 (7pm): Iceland – Portugal
- Saturday 18 June at 16 (4pm): Iceland – Hungary
- Wednesday 22 June 16 (4pm): Iceland – Austria
If the Icelandic team proceeds from the group stage the round of 16 starts on 25 June.
English Pub
English Pub tailors directly to the die-hard sports fan that desires a great atmosphere, a cold beer, and some good food. Get to English Pub from 16.00-19.00 to enjoy their happy hour.
English Pub, Austurstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
Kex Hostel
Housed in an old biscuit factory in downtown Reykjavik, Kex hostel offers a great place to chill and watch football, while enjoying a cold lager or a specialty ale. One of our favourite places in the capital.
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík.
Lebowski Bar
Support your favorite European team, while enjoying “the dude’s” favorite drink, a White Russian, at the great Lebowski Bar. The bar offers a great place to watch a game, while also enjoying a burger, great chicken wings, onion rings, or a delicious shake.
Lebowski, Laugarvegur 20, 101 Reykjavík
Ölver Sports Bar
A true sports bar that is sure to provide a great atmosphere for all the games. Ölver has a full service bar with all your favorite beers on tap, in addition to a popular food menu that provides the perfect meal for game time. Most importantly, there isn´t a bad seat in the house as Ölver has 3 large projection screens as well as a number of flat-screen televisions that are positioned at all corners. This honest and unpretentious bar is located on the ground floor of a small shopping mall in Laugardalur valley, within 10 minutes by car from downtown Reykjavík.
Ölver, Álfheimar 74, 104 Reykjavík
Gamla bíó theater and music venue
This grand old theater located in downtown Reykjavík will be showing every single European match on its large screen with top quality digital sound. Gamla bíó will also be offering a wide variety of beer and wine selections.
Gamla bíó, Ingólfsstræti 2a, 101 Reykjavík
Giant outdoor screen at Ingólfstorg square
Iceland’s largest telecommunications company Síminn, has erected a giant screen at the Ingólfstorg square in downtown Reykjavík, where you can watch all the games outside in the company of hundreds of Icelanders and other football fans. This location has the potential to be the best place for watching Iceland’s game during the competition. The atmosphere should be electric!
