REYKJAVíK
Grjótaþorpið
Atmospheric cluster of some of Reykjavík’s oldest streets and colourful timber houses tucked between the centre and Old Harbour.
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About Grjótaþorpið
Grjótaþorpið is one of the oldest surviving neighbourhoods in Reykjavík. Its narrow streets and small timber houses preserve a very different scale from the modern capital surrounding them. The district grew close to Reykjavík’s original settlement and harbour and is ideal for a quiet wander between Aðalstræti and the Old Harbour.
Our practical tips
✓Wander rather than navigating directly to one building — the neighbourhood itself is the attraction.
✓Combine it with Aðalstræti, Austurvöllur and the Old Harbour.
✓Remember these are residential streets as well as historic sights.
