Culture Hill in Kópavogur

Enjoy the breathtaking view from Kópavogskirkja Church. Dive into nature at the Natural History Museum of Kópavogur. Fill your senses with progressive contemporary art at Gerðarsafn Kópavogur Art Museum, have a look at what the museum shop has to offer and enjoy some delightful beverages at the local café. Take a moment to relax and read at Kópavogur Public Library. Have a nice soak at Kópavogur Swimming Pool. And if you’re lucky, attend a concert at Salurinn Concert Hall.

Welcome to Culture Hill, the easy way to experience culture and nature all in one stop. Conveniently located at the Hamraborg bus stop in Kópavogur, the hill includes several unique cultural attractions within walking distance. Culture Hill is serviced by buses 1, 2 and 4 from Reykjavík center to Hamraborg.

The Natural History Museum offers an insight into Icelandic wildlife and the formation of Iceland. Icelandic biota and diverse habitats in Icelandic nature are displayed in a creative way.

Gerðarsafn Kópavogur Art Museum is a progressive museum with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art. Gerðarsafn offers temporary exhibitions with works by Icelandic and international contemporary artists as well as displaying the museum collection. The exhibition program echoes the museum’s status as the only Icelandic Museum built in honor of a female artist, sculptor Gerður Helgadóttir (1928-1975).

Kópavogur Public Library welcomes all to its cozy surroundings, offering a good selection of books and magazines. The library’s vision is to provide an attractive space where guests enjoy spending time, browsing the collection, and attending various events.

Salurinn Concert Hall is the first speciallydesigned concert hall in Iceland and offers various concerts all year around.

At Culture Hill, various events are offered free of charge. Check out the event schedule at www.meko.is.