Sights · Our pick in Reykjavík
Aurora Reykjavík
The northern lights
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Image courtesy of © john.purvis · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Aurora Reykjavík
Aurora Reykjavík, at Grandi harbour, is Iceland’s first northern-lights museum, in its own words, with an interactive exhibition, 360° aurora VR and a cinema; the tour is self-guided and the museum, shop and café open 10:00–19:00.
Why it's on our list
- Open daily 10–19
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Aurora Reykjavík before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Aurora Reykjavík, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Holt200 m3 min walk
- Thingholt by Center Hotels200 m3 min walk
- Hotel Reykjavík Saga250 m3 min walk
- 101 Hotel300 m4 min walk
- Ion City300 m4 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Aurora Reykjavík are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminalBus800 m10 min walk
- HlemmurBus950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Hallgrímskirkja450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Harpa650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Perlan2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Sky Lagoon3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 81 min
Bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminal800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hlemmur950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min