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Reykjavík

Hallgrímskirkja – Harpa Concert Hall loop from Reykjavik

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Iceland
Reykjavík

Hallgrímskirkja – Harpa Concert Hall loop from Reykjavik

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Hallgrímskirkja – Harpa Concert Hall loop from Reykjavik

01:49

6.91km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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1.24 km

Hallgrímskirkja

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hallgrimskirkja is the second highest building in Iceland. From the top of the church tower you have a great view of the capital Reykjavik with the colorful roofs and the harbor.

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2

1.26 km

Leifur the Lucky was on his way to Greenland to visit his father. But he got off course and discovered America. The statue of Alexander Stirling Calder from 1930 is …

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3

1.71 km

Laugavegur 23 in Reykjavik, is a striking building known for its impressive mural. The building is home to the Mjúk Iceland store. The mural, by Hong Kong-based Belgian street artist …

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2.52 km

Harpa Concert Hall

Highlight • Monument

The actual architects of Harpa are Henning Larsen Architects‎ and Batteríið‎. The artist Ólafur Elíasson designed the concept for the design of the outer facade. Furthermore, visiting the Harpa is …

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2.97 km

Old Reykjavík Harbor

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The origins of the Icelandic Coast Guard can be traced back to 1859, when the corvette Ørnen began patrolling Icelandic waters. In 1906, the first purpose-built patrol boat, the Islands Falk, arrived in Iceland.

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3.52 km

Reykjavík Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Two museums, a bold new hotel and small green houses housing restaurants and shops form just as many passageways to Ægisgarður pier, where the ticket offices of companies offering 'whale safaris' can be found.

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4.05 km

Fálkahús (Falcon House) – Hafnarstræti

Highlight • Historical Site

Note the Fálkahús, the "falcon house" (1888), whose central roof is decorated with a drakkar and four birds of prey. This is where the Icelandic falcons that were sold to European aristocrats at the time were kept.

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4.89 km

The road or the rainbow looks longer than it is in many pictures. I still found it very cool, especially because of the church in the background, which is a sight in itself (Hallgrimskirkja).

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6.91 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.13 km

1.03 km

565 m

177 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

2.37 km

113 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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