Sólfarið Bus Stop — Routes 16, 17 (2 lines)

This stop sits in Reykjavík's historic downtown core, the 101 postcode — the oldest, densest part of the city, built around the old harbour and Austurvöllur square, and still the beating heart of Icelandic culture and government.

📍 toward the east of Downtown Reykjavík.

Hallgrímskirkja & Skólavörðustígur
Laugavegur shopping street
Harpa Concert Hall & the Old Harbour
Austurvöllur & the Alþingi

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Local Tip

Most of downtown is flat and walkable, so a single stop here often puts you within reach of several attractions on foot.

Downtown Shopping Nightlife Historic Centre Harbour

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) 0.4 km away (air distance)

Made by the sculptor Jón Gunnar Árnason and unveiled in 1990 for Reykjavík's 200th anniversary, it is often described as a Viking ship. The artist himself saw it as a dream boat, an ode to the sun and a symbol of hope, progress and undiscovered territory. The work was cast in steel and sits on a granite base.

Harpa Concert Hall 0.6 km away (air distance)

Opened in 2011, the building was designed by Henning Larsen Architects together with artist Ólafur Elíasson, who created the geometric glass façade. Its design draws on Iceland's basalt landscapes, and it later won the Mies van der Rohe Award for contemporary architecture. It now serves as the home of the national symphony and the opera.

Hallgrímskirkja 0.6 km away (air distance)

The church was designed by state architect Guðjón Samúelsson, and building work stretched from the 1940s into the 1980s. It is named after the 17th-century poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson. The statue of Leifur Eiríksson in front was a gift from the United States, marking a thousand years of the Althing in 1930.

🚶 Nearby Stops

Other stops within a short walk of here

Sólfarið 70 m away Bíó Paradís 0.2 km away Bíó Paradís 0.2 km away Skúlagata E 0.3 km away Skúlagata 0.3 km away

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Sólfarið?

It is served by 2 routes: 16 (Hádegismóar -> Skúlagata), 17 (Breiðholt -> Skúlagata).

What time is the first and last bus at Sólfarið?

On Route 16, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:55, and the last is at 19:26. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Sólfarið a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Downtown Reykjavík.

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