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Harpa

A sight in Harbor, Reykjavík, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Harpa in Harbor, Reykjavík
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Why go

Concert hall with a glass facade by Olafur Eliasson on the harbor.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Reykjavík, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur and Kaldi Bar. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Harbor
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Reykjavík, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

    Harbor hot-dog stand open since 1937.

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Kaldi Bar

    Laugavegur bar pouring Kaldi beer from northern Iceland.

    Drinks · 0.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Sun Voyager

    Steel ship sculpture on the waterfront facing Mount Esja.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron)

    Old harbor fish shack known for lobster soup and fish skewers.

    Food · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Brauð & Co.

    Bakery with a painted facade, famous for cinnamon snails.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hallgrímskirkja

    Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Harpa is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Reykjavík

Another curated sight in Reykjavík. See the full Reykjavík guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Reykjavík run from 2°C in January to 14°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Harpa itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Reykjavík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Reykjavík weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Harpa, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Coordinates
64.15025, -21.93228
Destination
Reykjavík, Iceland
Website
harpa.is

Harpa: quick answers

How much time do you need at Harpa?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Harpa. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Harpa?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Free to walk in; climb to upper floors for harbor views.

Is Harpa free?

Yes, we list Harpa as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Harpa?

Harpa is at Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, in Harbor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Harpa?

Harpa appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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