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Vesturbær and Hlíðar

Neighbourhood·Vesturbær

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About Vesturbær and Hlíðar

Vesturbær and Hlíðar are residential districts close to the centre, with schools, pools and parks.

Why it's on our list

  • Family streets

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vesturbær and Hlíðar before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Vesturbær and Hlíðar 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

  1. BSÍ bus terminalBus1.5 km18 min walk

Key sights

  1. National Museum600 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. Harpa1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. Hallgrímskirkja1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  4. Perlan2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 11 min
  5. Sky Lagoon3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 12 min
  6. Keflavík Airport37 kmCar or taxi 79 min

Bus terminals

  1. BSÍ bus terminal1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Hlemmur2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min

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