<p><strong>Reflecting the geography of its surroundings &#8211; the sky, the harbour and the city of <span id="urn:enhancement-6f776c7b-ea2e-27a6-21bf-2c5fb848eb9c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-place">Reykjavík</span> &#8211; Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre opened in May 2011 and is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera.  Harpa has a glass facade made up of geometric shapes that change colour with the light of day.</strong></p>
<p>Harpa boasts four halls, a 1.800-seat auditorium, ample meeting space, catering services, and boutiques. It also houses La Primavera restaurant for fine dining and a Hnoss, a ground floor bistro.</p>
<p>Harpa is a distinctive landmark in Reykjavik, and we recommend that you visit the hall. It offers a great view of  <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/esja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mount <span id="urn:enhancement-2464d28b-c3b4-ec4b-eac4-1111c002b13d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-place">Esja</span> </a>and the Reykjavik harbor.</p>
<h2>Design and construction of Harpa</h2>
<p>Construction started in 2007 but halted because of the 2008 Icelandic financial crisis.<sup id="cite_ref-recovery_2-1" class="reference"></sup> The completion of the structure was uncertain until the government decided in 2008 to fully fund the rest of the construction costs for the half-built concert hall.</p>
<p>The building is the first purpose-built concert hall in Reykjavík. It was developed in consultation with artistic adviser Vladimir Ashkenazy and international consultant Jasper Parrott of HarrisonParrott.</p>
<p>The main designers are Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen Architects and Icelandic architectural firm Batteríið Architect in co-operation with the artist Ólafur Eliasson. The geometric shaped glass panels resemble natural basalt columns. You can view  columns like that in many places in <span id="urn:local-text-annotation-l4zuwyi4owgl0ytlivtezc385mlsrmes" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-place">Iceland</span>.</p>
<p>The European Union awarded Harpa for contemporary architecture in April 2013.</p>
<h2>Opening hours</h2>
<p class="antialiased text-intro-m lg:text-intro pt-12 pb-12">Harpa&#8217;s opening hours are as follows:</p>
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<li class="antialiased text-p font-light relative pb-1"><b>Mondays</b> at 10:00 AM-18:00 (6:00 PM)</li>
<li class="antialiased text-p font-light relative pb-1"><b>Tuesdays </b>at 10:00 AM-18:00 (6:00 PM)</li>
<li class="antialiased text-p font-light relative pb-1"><b>Wednesdays</b> at 10:00 AM-20:00 (8:00 PM)</li>
<li class="antialiased text-p font-light relative pb-1"><b>Thursdays</b> at, 110:00 AM-20:00 (8:00 PM)</li>
<li class="antialiased text-p font-light relative pb-1"><b>Fridays</b> at 10:00 AM-20:00 (8:00 PM)</li>
<li class="antialiased text-p font-light relative pb-1"><b>Saturdays</b> at10:00 AM-20:00 (8:00 PM)</li>
<li class="antialiased text-p font-light relative pb-1"><b>Sundays</b> at 10:00 AM-18:00 (6:00 PM)</li>
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<h2>What can you see in Harpa?</h2>
<p>Harpa is a concert hall with unique architecture. There are scheduled guided tours where guests can see the concert halls and get a peek behind the curtains. Guests can also visit  the art installation CIRCULEIGHT and the SAGA Virtual Reality experience.  Tickets to these experiences can be purchased on-line or at Harpa.  Of course, there are many great concerts and events held every week, so make sure you check the schedule by the ticket stand.</p>
<h2>Is there an entry fee to Harpa?</h2>
<p>No, it is free. However, the daily guided tours charge a minimal fee.</p>
<h2>Where is Harpa?</h2>
<p>Harpa is located next to Reykjavik harbour and is easily recognizable by its exterior design.</p>
<p><em><strong>GPS:</strong> 64.150475 N, -21.932876 W</em></p>


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