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Harpa Concert Hall – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Reykjavik

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Harpa Concert Hall – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Reykjavik

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Harpa Concert Hall – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Reykjavik

05:05

19.9km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Grótta

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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699 m

Laugavegur Shopping Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Laugavegur is one of the oldest streets in Reykjavik. The street has its roots dating back to the city's early days when it was a path to natural hot springs. The name Laugavegur roughly translates to 'the Waterway', because women used to bring their laundry to this area to be washed in the hot springs. It was officially constructed in 1885. Over time, Laugavegur evolved from a practical route into a vibrant city center. By the end of the 19th century it was known for its beautiful Icelandic style buildings that now characterize much of downtown Reykjavik. These colorful old houses, together with the street art and amazing murals, make Reykjavik a truly vibrant and colorful small city, especially during the gray and dark winter days.

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1.18 km

Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

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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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1.72 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 no longer free. 1500 ISK (as of 2017) has to be paid to visit areas other than the ground floor. It is also possible to book a guided tour of the Harpa.

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2.17 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.

The ships are anchored in this harbour in the evenings

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8.38 km

Grótta

Nature Reserve

8.73 km

Grótta Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

When visiting the lighthouse, be sure to read the attached tide table.
At the bird breeding season (dates are announced) the area around the lighthouse is closed.

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8.97 km

View of Grótta Lighthouse

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The tide table and times when you can not enter Grótta are announced before the crossing.

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12.2 km

Bakkatjörn

Nature Reserve

17.6 km

The Unknown Bureaucrat

Highlight • Monument

A bureaucrat from a completely different point of view - the sculpture by Magnús Tómasson from 1973 was originally carefully hidden in a backyard, because this location was intended to represent the hidden, unworldly existence of the bureaucrats who are in their small isolated corner of the Hide universe. It is now located directly on the Tjörnin town lake next to the town hall. The boulder is not only a metaphor for the burden of everyday life, but also throws a spotlight on the faceless officials, who for most people only appear as cogs in the gears, but never as human beings ...

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19.0 km

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

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The steel sculpture Sólfar (Sun Ride) represents a dream trip to the sun on a mystical boat. It lies on the shore path of Reykjavik against the backdrop of the local mountain Esjy and the Atlantic Ocean.
Due sculpture was created by the artist Jón Gunnar Árnason on the occasion of a bicentenary of the city of Reykjavík.

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

2.23 km

1.60 km

1.21 km

291 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

5.45 km

2.06 km

611 m

349 m

149 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 19 August

12°C

8°C

7 %

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Harpa Concert Hall – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Reykjavik

Laugavegur Shopping Street

Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

Harpa Concert Hall

Old Reykjavík Harbor

Grótta Lighthouse

View of Grótta Lighthouse

The Unknown Bureaucrat

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

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