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

01:25

5.38km

50m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Ode to Mother Mural by Caratoes, Laugavegur 23

Highlight • Monument

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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1.31 km

View of Hallgrímskirkja from Rainbow Street

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1.80 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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2.04 km

Fishermen's Monument in the Old Harbor

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2.09 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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3.07 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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4.25 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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4.45 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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5.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.48 km

552 m

422 m

Surfaces