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

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699 m

Laugavegur Shopping Street

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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. …

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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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1.71 km

Harpa Concert Hall

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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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2.17 km

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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8.38 km

Grótta

Nature Reserve

8.73 km

Grótta Lighthouse

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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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8.96 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

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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 …

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18.9 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 …

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