Old Reykjavík Harbor – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Reykjavik

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Old Reykjavík Harbor – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Reykjavik

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Old Reykjavík Harbor – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Reykjavik

01:55

7.27km

70m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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875 m

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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1.89 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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3.05 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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3.10 km

View of Hallgrímskirkja from Rainbow Street

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4.10 km

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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5.57 km

Gleðigata Rainbow Street

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Gleðigata is a street in Reykjavik, Iceland. It is known for the Gleðiganga, a rights march for LGBTQ+ people held annually in August as part of Pride celebrations. This march …

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5.60 km

Ode to Mother Mural by Caratoes, Laugavegur 23

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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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6.41 km

Fálkahús (Falcon House) – Hafnarstræti

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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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7.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

1.64 km

589 m

505 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

9°C

3°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 41.0 km/h

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Comments

March 15, 2024,🥾🇮🇸- Raykjavik

I found Raykjavik surprisingly beautiful. I hadn't paid much attention to the city before. Normally I don't care about cities if I'm completely into nature. But after being in Iceland for the third time, I found it a bit shameful not to have taken a closer look at Raykjavik.
So we planned a whole day. And that was a good …

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April 3, 2023,Wanderung in Reykjavik 03.04.2023

There is a lot to see in Reykjavik. Relaxation is the order of the day for today.

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June 6, 2026,🇮🇸Island (42). In Reykjavik. Mit Birgit und Dorothee.

Arrived in Reykjavik at noon. Moved into the apartment. In the late afternoon and evening, a short tour of the center and the harbor. Together with Birgit and Dorothee, an acquaintance of Birgit, with whom we share the apartment.

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June 9, 2023,Runde durch Reykjavik

Great city. As a tourist, please do not eat whale meat or puffins!

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July 19, 2023,69-23 - Island Rundreise - Tag 14 von 14 - Stadtrundgang durch Reykjavik

Last day in Iceland. There was still a city tour in Reykjavik.
From the hotel we went to many great sights in the capital.

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June 2, 2024,Abendrunde durch Reykjavik 🇮🇸

Short evening walk through Reykjavik with Hallgrímskirkja, harbor view and Harpa concert hall.
The long days take some getting used to (sunset at midnight in early June).

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