Lying directly south of Iceland's capital, Kópavogur is the second largest city in the entire country. Its closeness to the capital makes definite boundaries between the two municipalities difficult to assess for most visitors, but it is quite easy to go back and forth between both cities. Kópavogur has worked very hard to reach this size by doing everything possible to attract numerous businesses.
The crown jewel of Kópavogur commerce though is the Smáralind mall—the biggest mall in the nation. Do not think that Kópavogur is just a city for urban types. Being farther away from the capital allows for more open spaces and activities for those wanting to see the natural beauty of Iceland. Fishing is a national past time, and there are numerous lakes just for fishing in the Kópavogur area. The hills and low mountains in this part of the country also makes for great hiking since there are countless trails from which to choose.
