Destinations to Consider
Brimketill
Brimketill is a small, naturally carved pool, by marine erosion, at the lava shore edge west of the town of Grindavík.
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Seltún
A must-see. Seltún is a colorful high-temperature geothermal area where you can see with your own eyes bubbling mud pots and adventure-looking fumaroles.
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Karlinn ("The Man")
is a 50-60 m high seacliff, an eroded volcanic plug, which stands high and mighty just off the coast of Valahnúkur.
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Grænavatn
Grænavatn or "Green lake" is believed to be over 6000 years old and has a very unique bright green color.
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The Church at Hvalsnes
The Church at Hvalsnes
The church is preserved and is completely built of carved stone collected from the local plentiful area of rock. All of the wood in the interior was collected from the shores nearby.
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The Lighthouse on Gardskagi
The Lighthouse on Gardskagi
See the highest lighthouse in Iceland and enjoy the beautiful view on the beach.
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Reykjanes travel blog
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The Best Places to Get Coffee after Landing at KEF Airport
Icelanders love to drink coffee. According to data attributed to Faostat, coffee consumption per capita was 12.6kg annually in 2021, placing the country high up in the league tables. What’s always been a way of warming up in cold weather has turned i… -
The history of Seltún Geothermal Area
Seltún Geothermal Area forms part of the Seltún Krýsuvík Geothermal Field. Its hot springs, solfataras, fumaroles and mud pools make it an interesting visitor destination, but once you learn a bit about the area’s past, you’ll be even more keen to ge… -
The story behind Gunnuhver
Gunnuhver is an area of mud pools and steam vents located on the Reykjanes peninsula. It forms part of the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, giving it a protected status that recognises the importance of its landscapes. To understand Gunnuhver, we’ll … -
The 10 Best Things for Families to Do on the Reykjanes Peninsula
Choosing a destination where everyone in the family can have a good time is a tall order. Some places are great for kids but can be pretty dull for teens or adults, while the opposite is true for other destinations. Yet making memories together is su…
Events
The towns
Gardur
Outdoor enthusiasts should not miss out on the chance of visiting the town of Garður if they are traveling through the Reykjanes peninsula.On Garðskag
Grindavik
Grindavík, a family-oriented village, is one of the nations strongest fishing industry townships, and home to well established processing plants and a
Hafnir
The town Hafnir owns the second most land in the Reykjanes peninsula and takes its name from two large farms Sandhöfn and Kirkjuhöfn which are now des
Reykjanesbaer
The Town of Reykjanes is a young and vibrant rapidly growing town on Reykjanes peninsula. There has been a significant increase in number of citizens
Sandgerdi
Sandgerði is one of the country's major fishing communities. Rich fishing-grounds are found just off the coast of Sandgerði. There are interesting thi
Suðurnesjabær
On June 10th, 2018, a new municipality, Suðurnesjabær was created from the merger of Sandgerði and Garður. Residents voted on their new town’s name an
Vogar
In the Town of Vogar you will find various services and can enjoy a walk along the sea, watch the birdlife by Vogatjörn pond and the monument Íslands
