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Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Reykjavik

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Reykjavík

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Reykjavik

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Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Reykjavik

02:14

8.54km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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2.24 km

Fríkirkjan in Reykjavík (Free Church in Reykjavík)

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The Frikirkjan Church (1899) was originally built of driftwood.

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2.41 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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2.55 km

Alþingi — Parliament of Iceland

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The world's first parliament, founded in 930 in Thingvellir, settled in this austere gray basalt stone building (1881) with its copper-green roof. Next to it there is now a better …

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4.02 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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4.65 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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5.97 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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6.65 km

Hallgrímskirkja

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The Hallgrímskirkja (Church of Hallgrímur) has a 73 meter high tower and is located near the old center. The church is built on the Skólavörðuholt hill. Construction work started in …

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6.67 km

Leif Eriksson Monument at Hallgrímskirkja Church

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Leifur the Lucky was on his way to Greenland to visit his father. But he got off course and discovered America. The statue of Alexander Stirling Calder from 1930 is …

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8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.34 km

1.47 km

1.33 km

402 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

3.28 km

331 m

172 m

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