Hlíðar & Öskjuhlíð
Hlíðar and Öskjuhlíð: the back story
Area guide
About Hlíðar and Öskjuhlíð: the back story
East and south of the centre, Hlíðar is a residential district with the Reykjavík Art Museum’s Kjarvalsstaðir beside Klambratún park. Beyond it, the wooded hill of Öskjuhlíð carries Perlan, and below, on the shore, the geothermal beach of Nauthólsvík.
Sights
Perlan, Kjarvalsstaðir and the woods of Öskjuhlíð.
Swimming
Nauthólsvík geothermal beach.
Combine Perlan with a swim at Nauthólsvík.
Our advice: go to Perlan’s deck for the sunset over the bay.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Swimming
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hlíðar and Öskjuhlíð: the back story before you go.