🚏 Bus Stop

Stekkjarbakki

Stekkjarbakki is served by 5 routes: 2, 3, 12, 21, 24. Route 2 runs on weekdays roughly every 22 minutes, with the first bus at 06:40 and the last at 23:52. Weekend service starts a little later — 07:52 on Saturdays and 09:52 on Sundays.

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Region
Breiðholt (North)
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Stop Type
City Stop — Transfer Hub
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Stop ID
90000068
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
05 - - -
06 40 55 - -
07 10 25 40 55 52 -
08 10 25 40 22 52 -
09 10 40 22 52 52
10 10 40 22 52 22 52
11 10 40 22 52 22 52
12 10 40 22 52 22 52
13 10 40 22 52 22 52
14 10 25 40 55 22 52 22 52
15 10 25 40 55 22 52 22 52
16 10 25 40 55 22 52 22 52
17 10 25 40 22 52 22 52
18 02 32 52 22 52 22 52
19 22 52 22 52 22 52
20 22 52 22 52 22 52
21 22 52 22 52 22 52
22 22 52 22 52 22 52
23 22 52 22 52 22

🚌 Routes Served

5 routes at this stop — city bus services

2
Mjódd -> Háskóli Íslands
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 2 passes the University of Iceland campus — useful for students and visitors to the National Museum nearby.

Stop 2 of 46 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd C
Next stop: Leirubakki →
3
Grandi -> Mjódd
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 3 is great for reaching Grandi — home to food halls, the Maritime Museum, and the Saga Museum.

Stop 16 of 43 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd A
Next stop: Árskógar →
12
Skerjafjörður -> Ártún
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 12 passes Nauthólsvík — Reykjavík's geothermal beach where you can swim in warm sea water.

Stop 29 of 47 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd A
Next stop: Leirubakki →
21
Mjódd -> Háholt
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 21 crosses multiple municipalities — great for reaching Garðabær or Hafnarfjörður from Mosfellsbær without going downtown.

Stop 2 of 27 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd C
Next stop: Smáralind →
24
Spöngin -> Garðabær
City route
Frequency: 30 min all day · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 24 is the 'ring route' — it connects outer suburbs without going downtown, great for cross-suburban transfers.

Stop 25 of 41 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd A
Next stop: Skógarhjalli →

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🏔️ About This Location

Breiðholt (North)

Northern Breiðholt sits just south of the Elliðaár river valley, close to Mjódd — the largest transit hub in Iceland — making stops here a practical connection point between city and countryside routes.

📍 toward the east of Breiðholt (North).

  • Close to Mjódd terminal
  • Elliðaárdalur river valley
  • Large residential district
  • Mix of apartments & green space
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Local Tip

The Elliðaárdalur river valley path runs along the edge of this district and is a nice green walking route.

Residential Transit Hub Nearby River Valley

🏔️ Nearby Sights

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

Árbæjarsafn Open-Air Museum 1 km away (air distance)

Árbæjarsafn is an open-air museum in Reykjavík where a cluster of historic buildings has been gathered to form a small old town. Wander between wooden houses, a turf-roofed farm and a little church, with grazing animals and gardens adding to the atmosphere. Many buildings are furnished to show how people lived, worked and traded.

Sky Lagoon 3 km away (air distance)

Sky Lagoon is a modern geothermal spa on the Kársnes shoreline in Kópavogur, built into the coastal rocks. Its infinity-edge pool looks straight out over the North Atlantic, so soaking in the warm water feels like drifting toward the horizon. There are saunas, a cold plunge and a bar within the facility.

Perlan 4 km away (air distance)

Plan two to three hours if you want to see the exhibits as well as the observation deck. Booking tickets in advance is wise in summer. Afterwards, the woodland trails on Öskjuhlíð hill are great for a short walk, and Nauthólsvík geothermal beach is just a few minutes away. In winter, wear warm layers for the ice cave.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Stekkjarbakki?

It is served by 5 routes: 2 (Mjódd -> Háskóli Íslands), 3 (Grandi -> Mjódd), 12 (Skerjafjörður -> Ártún), 21 (Mjódd -> Háholt), 24 (Spöngin -> Garðabær).

What time is the first and last bus at Stekkjarbakki?

On Route 2, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:40, and the last is at 23:52. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Stekkjarbakki a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop — transfer hub, located in Breiðholt (North).

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