Welcome to Höfuðstöðin

The home of chromo sapiens
by Shoplifter / Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir

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About höfuðstöðin

Art and culture center

Höfuðstöðin is an art and culture destination founded by artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir / Shoplifter and creative producer Lilja Baldursdóttir. Höfuðstöðin is self-funded by the duo and raised over 100K from generous supporters around the world via Kickstarter. Höfuðstöðin celebrates Shoplifter's artwork and serves as a permanent home to her monumental large-scale installation Chromo Sapiens that was debut at the Icelandic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2019, to worldwide critical acclaim. Shoplifter is the first female artist in Iceland to open a culture center around her artwork.

Meet the artist

Easter opening hours:

April 14 | 10 - 18
April 15 | 10 – 18
April 16 | 11 – 17
April 17 | CLOSED
April 18 | 10 - 15
April 21 | 10 - 18

getting here
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accessibility

Getting here

address

Rafstöðvarvegur 1a, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland.

opening hours

Weekdays 10:00-18:00
Weekends 11:00-17:00

contact

TEL: +354-5500077 info@hofudstodin.com

visiting by bus

On weekdays take bus 16 (toward Árbær / Hraunás) from Hlemmur D bus station. On weekends take bus 15 (toward Mosfellsbær) from Hlemmur C bus station. We recommend using Google Maps or the Strætó App with the destination set to Rafstöðvarvegur 1a. See here.

visiting by car​

Drive east on Vesturlandsvegur and turn right as you see the building on the right, before you get to the exit by N1 gas station. Make a left and another left right away that will take you up towards the building where you can park your car in our parking lot.

visiting by bike

There are many fun bike paths to take as you make your way to Höfuðstöðin. We recommend taking one of the bike paths in Elliðaárdalur that leads to us.
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ARE YOU HOSTING AN EVENT OR RECEPTION?

Our space is available for rental, please contact us at info@hofudstodin.com for a quote.

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Tickets

Admission fee

Adults: 1850 kr
Senior (67+): 1150 kr*
Youth (12-17): 1150 kr
Child (5-11): 550 kr
Infants (0-4): Free entry

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ARE YOU A LArge GROUP?

Email us for a group discount at info@hofudstodin.com

accessibility & facilities

Café

We offer a variety of coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages and light refreshments that can be enjoyed while overlooking the beautiful nature of the valley.

Design store

Our design store features various products designed by Shoplifter and her collaborations with notable brands.

Wheelchair Access

The installation, cafe, gift store and other areas are all equipped with wheelchair access.

Parking

We offer free parking and disabled parking for guests. For large cars and buses we recommend parking in the bus parking spot down the road.

Outdoor Area

We have a large patio overlooking the valley and when weather allows guests can enjoy a beverage outside and kids can play in the nature.

location

Our location is very central and only a 10 minute drive from downtown Reykjavík.

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  • Höfuðstöðin, Rafstöðvarvegur 1a, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland.
  • Tel: +354-550 0077 |
  • info@hofudstodin.com