Harbor in Reykjavik Review

Very good place, worth a visit, very good, very good!

Picturesque old harbor, which dates to 1913. Some good restaurants here, plus the maritime museum and whale watching, bird (Puffin) and Northern Lights tours. Lovely to just look out across the bay at the snowy mountains. One of the harbor’s newer attractions (2011) is Harpa, Reykjavik’s glimmering, glass concert hall. It’s home to the Icelandic Opera and Iceland Symphony Orchestra; a conference hall is attached. If you want to stay in the harbor, Icelandair’s Hotel Reykjavik Marina is a great choice.

The harbor is a great place to explore when in Reykjavik. It is a few minutes walk from the city center. Nice views and very relaxing. Many dining places around the area. There are also water activities tours like whale watching, etc.

This is the place to go for the view. If you like to take pictures, this is the spot. I remember taking pictures of the sunset here after midnight. During the day, the massive ships and small boats side by side make for great photos.

Old Harbour area is where you can get on a whale watching and puffin tours. It is also home to the Víking Maritime Museum.