Timeline
15:34
Grab an ice cream at Perlan before the light fades. The café is open until 18:00, so you have time to eat with a view of the city and the mountain.
15:54
Walk up Arnarhóll, the hill next to the centre. It is named after Iceland's first settler, Ingólfur Arnarson. Climb to the top for a clear view towards the southwest.
16:19
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The light will be low and golden as it dips below the horizon.
16:49
End your evening with a warm coffee at Kaffismiðja Íslands. The baristas are among the best in Iceland and the big windows let in the last of the twilight.
Local tip
The walk from Perlan to Arnarhóll is short and easy. If it is windy, bring a jacket for the top of the hill.
Check before you go
- Perlan is open until 18:00.
- Kaffismiðja Íslands is open Mo-Fr until 17:00 and Sa until 17:00. On Sunday it is closed, so check if your visit falls on a weekend.
Worth knowing
- Kaffismiðja Íslands is open at 16:49 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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