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Harpa

Concert Hall and Cultural Center

Miðbær, Reykjavík

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Harpa

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Ranked #3 for scenic views in Reykjavik
"local material such as Icelandic lava."(8 Tips)
"Beautiful concert hall with dramatic natural lighting."(4 Tips)
"Beautiful architecture with a great and interesting programme inside"(27 Tips)
"excellent concert venue for Iceland Airwaves"(2 Tips)

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Andres JonssonAugust 20, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Sit down in the southeast corner on the second floor and just look at the light playing with the glass facade. Be still. And soon you will notice there
Colm LinehanMarch 12, 2014
Don't forget your camera. Fantastic architecture. Great angles from the 4th floor
Fundació MiesJanuary 17, 2014
The winner building of EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture, Mies van der Rohe Award. Edition 2013.
Cian Mac MahonFebruary 19, 2017
Absolutely beautiful architecture, and free to wander around.
RobApril 9, 2016
Go upstairs and check out the views.
May YeungOctober 2, 2016
Designed by the Danish architect firm Henning Larsens & Danish-Icelandic Artist Olafur Eliasson
Herman SantiagoFebruary 21, 2016
A lovely concert centre in an artsy style
Hayden 👋🏻September 2, 2015
Do the "Behind the scenes" tour, an amazing insight into the building.
jon accarrinoMay 31, 2014
The giant pieces of glass in the elaborate walls were custom made in China and shipped over to Iceland.
Fundació MiesJuly 25, 2014
Winner of European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award 2013.
Rafael MarinAugust 24, 2019
Magnificent design and good concerts offer.
martín gJuly 12, 2015
Beautiful! Be sure to check the back Windows overlooking the water.
Odile . BFebruary 3, 2016
Nice architecture! and free wifi !
Katerina K.aziaNovember 26, 2015
Amazing building! Had a great time at the jazz festival.
Eirik JohnsenJuly 26, 2019
Great architecture and perfect location
Kelsey HuseJanuary 1, 2018
Beautiful building, take elevator to 5th floor then make your way down
Jonathan PercyMay 6, 2013
Quite an amazing building!
Victoria WongJanuary 7, 2015
You might just catch the norther lights here ;)
Maria KöhlerJune 24, 2015
Didn't see a concert here, just checked out the architecture in the lobby. Pretty cool.
Belfast BikerApril 2, 2018
Free to get inside!
Jorge PaivaMay 27, 2015
Amazing building With great architecture.
Kristee SongJuly 8, 2018
Beautiful! But bathroom costs money
Sándor DargóJune 12, 2013
Good to know that there is a free clean toilet in this extraordinary building!
Marceli LadaMarch 12, 2016
Cool place, stunning architecture. No free wifi though :(
GaryJuly 22, 2012
Excellent free wifi and places to sit. A gr8, free stopover!
Patricia MendesFebruary 23, 2017
It's really amazing!!!
Cathrine JohansenNovember 6, 2016
A beautiful concert hall! Didn't go inside.
Ralph Müller-EiseltDecember 29, 2023
What a spectacular opera house
TaiAugust 25, 2017
Join the building tour.
Kees PlattelSeptember 29, 2015
Amazing views and facade.
Wolfgang SimonAugust 24, 2020
Nice stay by sunset!
Ashley QuaileJune 11, 2016
Beautiful place
KiKi ChiuMarch 13, 2017
Nice architecture
Vilhelm VestmannDecember 14, 2012
I was on christmas concert (Frostrósir/Frostroses) and it was excellent!
Ximena Rojas RiveraJuly 2, 2017
Stunning architecture.
Steinar BjeApril 22, 2014
The greatest musical arena I've ever been in.
Finnur MagnussonMay 26, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Have a cocktail at the top floor and take in the view.
Rita LFebruary 9, 2015
Cool building
HannesFebruary 24, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Parking here is expensive. If you're going to stay for a long time you might want to park somewhere in the neighbourhood instead.
AAW207September 12, 2019
Go and watch " how to become Icelandic in 60min "
Zoë DawesApril 2, 2012
Concert hall has very comfortable seats!
Andrew RamseyJune 23, 2016
Exhibits are not worth the money (very small), but the building itself is gorgeous
Max MalmMay 8, 2014
Beautiful concert hall
Mari BøAugust 3, 2019
Nice architecture
Perine WeilandJune 2, 2021
Breathtaking
Espiranza Bint AbdullaOctober 27, 2014
Looks beautiful at nite.
Ludovic SabatierJune 7, 2013
For me : Reykjavik's jewel !
Lisa RankDecember 2, 2011
Enjoy the lights from the outside at night.
dodo movoMay 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The restroom is Amazing!
Jan T.November 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Free wifi inside...yiiiiieha!

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