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Accessibility

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This page provides information about accessibility in the school's buildings in Stakkahlíð, Laugarnes, Skipholt and Þórunnartún. Accessibility in the buildings varies and visitors are encouraged to check the information carefully before visiting.   

Information is provided about nearby bus stops, car and bicycle parking, entrances and signage for disabled people, but also discusses sensory accessibility, accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, hearing impaired and Deaf people, as well as accessible restrooms for all.  

However, it is noted that access is limited in some buildings and visitors are encouraged to contact the school before visiting to ensure necessary assistance.

Strætó

Below you can find basic information regarding buses that go to the University of the Arts premises.

More information about bus trips can be found here. HERE.

  • Stakkahlíð 

    Bus no. 11 stops at the stops “Háteigskirkja” and “Háteigskóli”. From both stops it is about 250m to the schools premises at Stakkahlíð.  

    The “Hlíðar” stop on Miklubraut is about 400m away and is where trams no. 1, 3, 6, 13, 55 and 57 stop. 

  • Laugarnes 

    Bus no. 12 stops at the stops “Laugalækur” and “LHÍ Laugarnes”. From both stops it is about 150m to the school premises in Laugarnes.  

    Bus No. 16 stops at the “Kirkjusandur” stop, which is about 500m away.  

    Work is underway to build a walkway from Laugarnesvegur to the entrance of the building.  

  • Skipholt

    The bus stop “Hátún” is about 500m away from the school premises in Skipholt. busess no. 2, 5, 14, 15 and 17 stop there.  

    The station “Háteigskirkja” is about 400m away. Tram no. 12 stops there. Please note that on this route there are stairs, a gravel path and a walk through a large parking lot.  

  • Thorunnartun 

    Housing of the school í Þórunnartún 2 is in between the stations  "Cape Town" og "Rye bread making" PULL are for about 150m distance. There stop wagons No. 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 15, 16 og 17

Car and bicycle parking

  • Stakkahlíð 

    The school building at Stakkahlíð 1 has two entrances.  

    Entrance at Stakkahlíð – Main entrance: 

    • One parking space is marked for people with mobility impairments.
    • There are several public parking lots at the entrance.

    Entrance at Háteigsvegur: 

    • 2 parking spaces are marked for people with mobility impairments.  
    • Plenty of public parking. 
    • 3 parking spaces at charging stations.  

    There is parking for bicycles at the entrance.  

  • Laugarnes 

    The school building in Laugarnes has three entrances.  

    Main entrance on the west side: 

    • There are 2 parking spaces marked for people with disabilities.  
    • There are a number of public parking spaces at the entrance.  
    • There is parking for bicycles at the entrance. 

     Entrance 2 on the west side:  

    • There are a number of public parking spaces at the entrance. 
    • There is parking for bicycles at the entrance.  

     Entrance on the east side: 

    • At the entrance there is a fairly large gravel area with a number of public parking spaces.  
    • There is one paved parking space marked for people with mobility impairments.  

  • Skipholt 

    There is no public parking at the school premises at Skipholt 31.  

    • Parking marked for people with mobility impairments is available in the access-controlled parking lot at the entrance to the concert hall. Access to the parking lot is from Brautarholt.  
    • During open events organized by the school, the gate to the parking lot is open.  
    • Guests who have booked meetings with staff and need access to the parking lot are asked to contact the person hosting the meeting.  
    • There is a bike rack at the lower entrance to the concert hall.

  • Thorunnartun 

    There is no parking for cars or bicycles at the school premises in Þórunnartún 2.  

Sensory accessibility 


Lighting and acoustics in the school building are generally not well suited for people with sensory needs. There is extensive use of fluorescent ceiling lights and no sound absorption in the corridors. Visitors are therefore encouraged to bring their own sound- and light-dampening equipment  

Private spaces for students and staff are located in the school's premises in Stakkahlíð and Laugarnes.

Aaccessibility for blind and visually impaired people and people who use a cane

The school's premises in Laugarnes and Þórunnartún 2 are unfortunately not accessible to blind and visually impaired people and those who use canes without assistance. 

The school's premises at Skipholt 31 are partially accessible.  

Those planning visits to these buildings are kindly asked to contact the school at 545 2200 or email lhi@lhi.is. 

 In the school building at Stakkahlíð 1, there are guide lines and alarm boxes on the ground floor.  

On the ground floor are the school's reception and the lecture halls Bratti and Skriða.  

To reach the reception, you enter through the entrance from Stakkahlíð. There are steps and automatic doors that open outwards. 

To get to the lecture halls, you enter through the entrance from Háteigsvegur. There are automatic doors into the lobby that open outwards. From the lobby, there are other automatic doors that open in the same direction. There are no guide lines in the lobby and there is a large, rough mat.  

Aaccessibility for Deaf og hard of hearing people 

  • In general, the school does not offer sign language or written interpretation at school events.  
  • Guests who wish to bring an interpreter with them are asked to contact the school in advance via the email address lhi @lhi.is so that facilities and lighting for the interpreter can be secured.  

Restrooms 

  • Stakkahlíð 

    Stakkahlíð has accessible restrooms for all. The building is divided into Hamar, Enni, Múla and Klettur, but currently the school operates in Hamar and Enni.
    Hamar is the easternmost part of the building and is entered from Háteigsvegur.

    In Hamar, there are accessible toilets for people with mobility impairments on all floors and these restrooms are also marked as gender neutral. Restrooms marked female and male are also on all floors. The school library and lecture halls are in Hamar.

    Enni lies to the west of Hamar. The school reception is at the west end of Enni, at the entrance from Stakkahlið. The first floor also houses the cafeteria, student counseling, and the international office.

    In Enni there are restrooms on the first and third floors but not on the second floor. There is an elevator between floors. The restrooms are all gender neutral. The restrooms are not accessible for people with mobility impairments but Hamar is only a few meters away

     

  • Laugarnes 

    In Laugarnes, all restrooms are gender neutral.  There are three types of restrooms for people with mobility impairments:  

    • On the first floor by the main entrance. There is a door opener there.  
    • Next to the elevator on the second floor.
    • At the end of the MA area on the second floor.  

    Hand dryers and mirrors in these restrooms are located high on the walls.

  • Skipholt 

    In Skipholt, all restrooms are gender neutral.  

    n Skipholt, all restrooms are gender neutral. The school operates on three floors, ground floor, 3rd and 4th floors. The restrooms on all floors are partly accessible for people with mobility impairments. On floors 3 and 4 there are thresholds that could be an obstacle for some wheelchairs and heavy doors. On the ground floor there are no thresholds between the concert hall and the accessible restroom, but there is a heavy door that does not have a door opener.

  • Thorunnartun 

    In Þórunnartún, the restrooms are gender-neutral. 

    No restrooms are easily accessible for people with mobility impairments. There is a heavy door into the restroom hallway and it does not have a door opener. One restroom is quite spacious and people who use a walker or a small wheelchair can use it, with assistance.  

Accessibility for people with mobility impairments 

In progress