[3] It was constructed in 1987, and includes a Hagkaup supermarket, a library, a theatre, a cinema, as well as a selection of well-known restaurants and retailers.

Kringlan lies on the busiest traffic intersection in Reykjavík.

Icelandic state television RÚV’s headquarters are also nearby.

Reykjavík City Theatre lies adjacent to the shopping centre.

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.