Walk from North America to Europe in a few steps.
The Bridge Between Continents is a small footbridge spanning a sandy rift where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart.
It is a fun, quick stop on the Reykjanes coast, with a certificate to mark crossing from one continent to another.
The Reykjanes peninsula wraps around Keflavik International Airport, so most places here are a short drive from the moment you land.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A sandy fissure marking the boundary of two continents.
A short span you can walk across between the plates.
Lava, sand and sea all around the site.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Bridge Between Continents is in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. It is on the western Reykjanes peninsula near Gunnuhver.
The Bridge Between Continents is known for spanning the visible gap between two tectonic plates, an easy walk and a memorable photo on the Reykjanes coast.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 30 minutes here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.