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Skagagarður, the Great Wall

A protective wall that lay from Kirkjuból to Útskálar.

The village of Garður at the north tip of the peninsula was named after the wall.

The wall or garður (cognate with English garth), which probably dated from the early days after the settlement, served to keep livestock away from the crops. The wall was broad and tall, built of turf and large rocks. Remnants of it are visible by the old road between Garður and Sandgerði. While today the only reminder of agriculture in the area is fields of grass, several hundred years after the settlement farmers were still cultivating such crops as wheat, oats and barley.

Location: From Útskálakirkja in Garður to Kirkjubólsvelli. By road 45, towards Garðskagalighthouse.

Skagagarður, the Great Wall

A protective wall that lay from Kirkjuból to Útskálar. The village of Garður at the north tip of the peninsula was named after the wall. The wall

Hafurbjarnarstadir

Hafurbjarnarstadir is a farm on Gardskagi. Next to the property is Skagagarður the great stone wall that was between Skagatá and Garðskagi and there

Lighthouse Inn

Lighthouse-Inn is a new, family-run, log hotel located in Gardskagi in the small coastal town of Gardur, only a 10-minutes’ drive from Keflavík Inter

Kirkjubol

Kirkjubol was a farm at Gardskagi, often occupied by rich farmers and noblemen. In 1433, a group of men, escorting Bishop Jon Gerreksson of Skalholt u

Garðskagi

Including: Garður, Garður Lighthouse, Sandgerði. Time: Really depends on how long each to will be. Just the driving is estimated to be: Short versi

Gardskagi - campsite

The campsite at Garðskagi is perfect for visitors seeking freedom and open views of the ocean. It is located at Garðskagi Point and is open all year l

Folk Museum in Garður

The municipal museum in Garðskagi is located in a natural paradise, which blends the beauty of the landscape with its rich animal and birdlife. The m

Ocean Break Cabins

Our cosy cottages are located only 10 minutes away from the Intl. airport. The Atlantic coastline is the setting for the cottages so you can expect a

The Lighthouse on Gardskagi

On Garðskagi you can find two lighthouses, the older one and also the smaller of the two was once regarded as one of the best lighthouses in Iceland b

The Church at Útskálar

Einar Jónsson from Brúarhraun (1818-1891) built the foundation of the church which was consegrated in 1863. The interior of the church was painted and

Ocean Break Cabins

Our cosy cottages are located only 10 minutes away from the Intl. airport. The Atlantic coastline is the setting for the cottages so you can expect a

Garður Swimming pool

Opening hoursi: June 1 - August 31 Weekdays: 06:00 - 21:00 Weekends: 09:00 - 17:00 September 1 - May 31 Weekdays: 06:00 - 08:00 & 15:00 - 20:30 Wee

Garður - Kalmanstjörn - Birding trails

Garður - Kalmanstjörn Garður Travelling from Keflavík to the tip of the peninsula one can see Snow Buntings (Plectrophenax nivalis), Rock Ptarmigan

Four Winds

Located at the intersection of Heiðarbraut and Garðbraut stands the sculpture Fjórir vindar (e. Four Winds), created by Helgi Valdimarsson as a gift t

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

Skynjun (e. Sensation)

Sudurnes Science and Learning Center

If you are interested in the Icelandic nature and wildlife, sea creatures, research related to the area and art, the Sudurnes Science and Learning Cen

Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre

Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre is a regional institute of natural research and is based in Sandgerði. It was established in the year 2000 an

Sandgerðiskirkja / Sandgerði Church

The curch in Sandgerði was taken into use in 1998 and is ordained for all religious ceremonies. 

Sjávarsetrið

Sjávarsetrið is a new restaurant by the Sandgerði harbour. Warm and cosy interior grabs as soon as you walk inside, here everyone should feel good. S

Hvirfill

Standing at Austurgarð on the pier in Sandgerði is the artwork Hvirfill, created by Jón Þórisson. The installation commemorates 100 years of powered f

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

I-stay

On the campsite is a servicehouse that contains a bathroom, showers, outdoor-sinks (hot and cold water), also possible to use a washer and a dryer. Ha

Sandgerði Swimming pool

Opening hours: September 1 - May 31: Weekdays: 07:00 - 20:30 Weekends: 10:00 - 16:00 Gym open at same hours June 1 - August 31 Weekdays: 07:00 – 2

Public library Suðurnesjabær

The Public library in Suðurnesjabær is located nex to the swimming pool in Sandgerði.

Álög (Spell)

At the entrance of the town Sandgerði is a sculpture named Álög (Spell) made by Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir. The sculpture features a person standing in

Suðurnes Golf club

The annual national Icelandic Stroke Play Championship will be held at Leira golf course on July 21st - July 24th. Twenty women and over one hundred m

Stori-Holmur

Stori Holmur was a mansion in the Leira County. Probably Steinunn the Old, an aunt of Ingolfur Arnarson, the first Norwegian settler, lived there. O

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Doddagrill	Heiðartún 1	250 Suðurnesjabær	8679547
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Iceland Limousine	Sóltún 2	250 Suðurnesjabær	866-7676
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