Austurstræti


Austurstræti is a street in central Reykjavík that runs from Veltusund east to Lækjargata. In its continuation is Bankastræti and Laugavegur. On the 18th of April 2007, a fire broke out in Austurstræti that destroyed two historic houses, but caused no injuries.

Names of Austurstræti

Austurstræti was first called Langafortov or Langastétt. The street was so named because its south side was paved with stone so people could walk over it despite of heavy rain.

Austurstræti in popular culture