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Popular Night Attractions in Reykjavik [2025]
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Hallgrimskirkja
4.6
/5
196 reviews
7.7
Based on 23,202 reviews
Miðborg | 1.7 km from downtown
Phone +354 510 1000
Address: Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Reykjavik
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Hallgrímskirkja: A Poem of Nature and Faith in Iceland
This landmark church in Reykjavik (built between 1945 and 1986) is inspired by the basalt columns of the Icelandic volcano, and uses modern concrete to "reproduce" natural wonders - the 72-meter-high tower is like a glacier crack, and the gradient oblique columns on the facade simulate the rhythm of solidified lava. The 30-meter-high minimalist hall inside introduces the changing light of the Nordic world through slender glass windows, replacing the gorgeous decoration of traditional churches, and using abstract light and shadow to express the sacredness.
Three highlights**:
**Hallgrímskirkja: A Poem of Nature and Faith in Iceland**
This landmark church in Reykjavik (built between 1945 and 1986) is inspired by the basalt columns of the Icelandic volcano, and uses modern concrete to "reproduce" natural wonders - the 72-meter-high tower is like a glacier crack, and the gradient oblique columns on the facade simulate the rhythm of solidified lava. The 30-meter-high minimalist hall introduces the changing light of the Nordic style through slender glass windows, replacing the gorgeous decoration of traditional churches and expressing the sacredness with abstract light and shadow.
Three highlights:
1. Natural architecture: The concrete columns are like growing basalt, and the gray and white tones echo the glaciers;
2. Modern Gothic: The vertical lines and towering spires continue the Gothic sublime feeling, but simplify;
3. Symbol of Icelandic soul: The construction process accompanied Iceland's independence, and the tower is still the commanding height of the city, declaring the national spirit.
Summary in one sentence: When volcanoes, glaciers and faith meet, this "concrete hymn rising from the earth" was born. Hallgrímskirkja: A Poem of Nature and Faith in Iceland
This landmark church in Reykjavik (built between 1945 and 1986) is inspired by the basalt columns of Icelandic volcanoes and uses modern concrete to "reproduce" natural wonders - the 72-meter-high tower is like a glacier crack, and the gradient oblique columns on the facade simulate the rhythm of solidified lava. The 30-meter-high minimalist hall inside introduces the changing light of the Nordic world through slender glass windows, replacing the gorgeous decorations of traditional churches, and using abstract light and shadow to express a sense of sacredness.
Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral in Iceland is a very monumental church. From the outside, it looks very simple and elegant. According to the locals, this church was built for about half a century.
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
4.3
/5
52 reviews
5.4
Based on 8,947 reviews
Miðborg | 2.4 km from downtown
Phone +354 528 5050
Address: Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.9 of Best Things to Do in Reykjavik
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The Harpa Concert Hall is located in the center of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital. The glass building is not very conspicuous from the outside, but it is very distinctive from the inside, with elegant lines and abstractions.
Iceland's Harpa Concert Hall looks very stylish, especially at night when all the lights come together, making it look so grand. This concert hall covers a large area and can be said to be the entertainment and life center of the local people.
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