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Gallery Underpass, Iceland: what it is and when to go
Gallery Underpass is a gallery (Gallerí undirgöng) in Iceland (Reykjavík). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February to March and May to October. In June there are 20 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 37. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Gallery · Museums and art
- Local name
- Gallerí undirgöng
- Where
- Iceland · Hverfisgata 76, 101, Reykjavík
- Best time
- February to March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 38 km as the crow flies
- Website
- facebook.com
- Coordinates
- 64.14497, -21.92236
What it is and where
Gallery Underpass is a gallery (Gallerí undirgöng) in Iceland (Reykjavík).
Gallerí undirgöng-Gallery Underpass, Nýtt gallerí fyrir tímabundin útilistaverk. New gallery for temporary public art.Hverfisgata 76, Reykjavík, Iceland.
It is in Reykjavík, where this site lists 100 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 64.14497, -21.92236; the nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Iceland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gallery Underpass is February to March and May to October.
- JanPossible4:53
- FebBest time8:07
- MarBest time11:13
- AprPossible14:40
- MayBest time17:57
- JunBest time20:22
- JulBest time19:15
- AugBest time16:03
- SepBest time12:37
- OctBest time9:17
- NovPossible5:54
- DecPossible3:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Iceland
To enter Iceland there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Iceland checklist. Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- HallgrímskirkjaChurch in Reykjavík, Iceland415 m
- Einar Jónsson MuseumMuseum in Reykjavík dedicated to the works of Icelandic sculptor Einar Jónsson468 m
- SafnahúsiðExhibition space in Reykjavík, Iceland, housing exhibits from various national museums and other cultural institutions543 m
- HermaGallery634 m
- Icelandic Punk MuseumMuseum697 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Iceland guide.
More in Iceland: Museums and art
- Icelandic Phallological Museum: museum in Reykjavík, Iceland
- National Museum of Iceland: museum in Reykjavik, Iceland
- Höfði: building in Iceland, location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit with Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev
- National Gallery of Iceland: art museum in Reykjavik, Iceland
- Reykjavik Art Museum: largest visual art institution in Iceland
- Árbæjarsafn: Historical museum in Reykjavík, Iceland
Every Iceland place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gallery Underpass?
It is a gallery (Gallerí undirgöng in the local language) in Iceland.
When is the best time to visit Gallery Underpass?
February to March and May to October. In June there are 20 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 37.
How do you get to Gallery Underpass?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 38 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Iceland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Iceland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hallgrímskirkja, Einar Jónsson Museum, Safnahúsið. The rest is in the Iceland guide.
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