Reykjanes Peninsula

The volcanic gateway by the airport, home to the Blue Lagoon and a UNESCO geopark coast.

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The volcanic gateway by the airport, home to the Blue Lagoon and a UNESCO geopark coast. Below you will find every town and village in Reykjanes Peninsula, along with the natural wonders worth building a trip around.

Towns and villages

Gardur (Sudurnesjabaer)
Village

Gardur (Sudurnesjabaer)

Twin lighthouses and big skies at the peninsula's corner.

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Grindavik
Town

Grindavik

A fishing town at the heart of Reykjanes geology.

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Reykjanes Peninsula
Village

Reykjanes Peninsula

Iceland's land of fire where the airport meets the sea.

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Reykjanesbaer (Keflavik)
Town

Reykjanesbaer (Keflavik)

The lively gateway town beside the international airport.

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Sandgerdi (Sudurnesjabaer)
Village

Sandgerdi (Sudurnesjabaer)

A salty fishing village rich in birds and beaches.

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Nature and destinations

Blue Lagoon
Destination

Blue Lagoon

Milky blue geothermal water in a black lava field.

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Bridge Between Continents
Destination

Bridge Between Continents

Walk from North America to Europe in a few steps.

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Gunnuhver and Reykjanesviti
Destination

Gunnuhver and Reykjanesviti

Iceland's largest mud spring beneath an old lighthouse.

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Kleifarvatn
Destination

Kleifarvatn

A deep, mysterious lake ringed by black sand.

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Krysuvik and Seltun
Destination

Krysuvik and Seltun

Boardwalks over hissing, colourful geothermal ground.

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