Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Harpa appears to be one of Reykjavík’s most striking modern buildings. The glass design looks beautiful and changes with the light, making it something we enjoyed seeing every time we passed by. We did not go inside, but it is a lovely landmark to admire while walking or jogging along the waterfront. It adds a lot of character to the area and is hard to miss.

Such a beautiful building arguably one of the best in the town. It’s great for taking pictures of too. Best time to go is at dusk as the sun reflects onto it making a breathtaking photo! Apparently there’s some event that takes place every 20 minutes, would be worth having a look at it. If you walk the whole way past it you get to this little cute harbour area too with lots of shops going down it. Oh and sometimes u see steam coming off the water..

Iceland's Crystal Palace is sensational. A magnificent glass, multipurpose concert hall surrounded by Reykjavik harbour and with snow peaked mountains as backdrop. The vistas inside are as spectacular as those outside, especially the kaleidoscopic ceiling and the best shop we've ever seen in a performing arts centre. A shame Vikingur Olafson wasn't playing the piano at the time we visited but that would have been too much!

We popped into the Harpa Concert hall in Reykjavik because of all of the reviews and We were not disappointed. The architecture is amazing and makes for stunning photos. The space itself has many halls and spaces for everything with restaurants and bars, offices, and spaces to sit and look out of the windows. A must visit while touring the city. The volcano express show is on bottom level and lasts about 15 minutes.

Harpa Concert Hall is a must-see in Reykjavík even if you’re not catching a show. Right on the waterfront near the Sun Voyager and Old Harbour, it’s an easy stop while exploring downtown. The architecture is absolutely stunning. Designed with a honeycomb-like geometric pattern inspired by Iceland’s basalt columns, the exterior is made up of hundreds of glass panels that shift and shimmer depending on the light. On a sunny day, the building reflects the blue of the sky and water, almost blending into its surroundings. When it’s cloudy, the glass turns silvery and moody, echoing Iceland’s dramatic weather. Walk around it from different angles and it feels like a completely different building each time - sometimes sharp and angular, sometimes soft and luminous. At sunset, the glass catches warm golden tones, and at night it often glows from within, illuminated in subtle colors that make it feel almost like a sculpture on the harbor. Inside, the space is just as striking. The soaring glass walls flood the lobby with natural light, and the geometric ceiling creates beautiful patterns overhead. There are a few design shops, a café with water views, and paid restrooms (clean and convenient). Quick and free to visit, totally worth it, and one of the coolest buildings in Iceland.