Outdoors · Our pick in Reykjavík
Tjörnin and Hljómskálagarður
In the centre
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Image courtesy of © Anthony Inswasty · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Tjörnin and Hljómskálagarður
Tjörnin, the pond in the heart of the city, is ringed by City Hall, the National Gallery and old wooden houses; the park of Hljómskálagarður runs along its southern shore.
Why it's on our list
- In the centre
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tjörnin and Hljómskálagarður before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Tjörnin and Hljómskálagarður, as the crow flies.
- Kvosin Downtown Hotel250 m3 min walk
- Hotel Reykjavík Saga300 m3 min walk
- Hotel Borg350 m4 min walk
- Apótek Hotel350 m5 min walk
- Hotel Holt400 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Tjörnin and Hljómskálagarður 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 terminalBus900 m11 min walk
- HlemmurBus1.4 km17 min walk
Key sights
- National Museum400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Harpa800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hallgrímskirkja800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Perlan2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Sky Lagoon3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 80 min
Bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminal900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hlemmur1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min