Walks · Our pick in Reykjavík
Tjörnin and the old centre
On foot
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About Tjörnin and the old centre
Circle Tjörnin, past City Hall and the National Gallery, then walk to Austurvöllur square, Hotel Borg and the old streets of Kvosin.
Why it's on our list
- About 45 minutes
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tjörnin and the old centre before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Tjörnin and the old centre 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