Harpa Concert Hall & Old Harbor
Reykjavik, Iceland
About This Activity
Visit Harpa, the award-winning concert hall with a kaleidoscopic glass facade designed by Olafur Eliasson. Walk the Old Harbor area where fishing boats dock beside modern restaurants and the Whales of Iceland exhibit. The harbor is the departure point for whale watching and Northern Lights boat tours, with Faxaflói Bay visible beyond.
Seasonal note: Open year-round; summer evenings by the harbor are spectacular. Note: Total solar eclipse Aug 12, 2026 — the Old Harbor waterfront offers unobstructed western views for eclipse watching.
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