Old Whaling Ships, Reykjavík

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Old Whaling Ships (address: Sculpture & Shore Walk, Reykjavíkur Höfn) is a place located in Reykjavík (Höfuðborgarsvæði region) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 0 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 64°9'9"N latitude and 21°56'31"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Old Whaling Ships is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Mýrargata (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik (boat tours, 3 min walk), Volcano House (museum, 5 min walk), Reykjavik Museum of Photography (museum, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 64°9'9"N, 21°56'31"W

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Sculpture & Shore Walk, Reykjavíkur HöfnVesturbær (Örfirisey)Reykjavík Iceland

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Old Whaling Ships – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laugavegur, Tjörnin, Bankastræti, Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik.

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Whaling Ships?

Nearby attractions include Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik, Reykjavík (3 min walk), Volcano House, Reykjavík (5 min walk), Reykjavik Museum of Photography, Reykjavík (6 min walk), Reykjavík Municipal Archives, Reykjavík (6 min walk).

How to get to Old Whaling Ships by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Whaling Ships:

Bus

Mýrargata • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)
Grunnslóð • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)