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Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Herdísarvík

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Herdísarvík is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.8654°N, 21.8133°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 427 (Selvogur-sýslum.)
Off the main road: 10 km from Route 42
Nearest town: Hafnarfjörður — 18.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 32 km in a straight line
What else is close: 191 mapped places within 20 km

Herdísarvík weather and conditions

At Herdísarvík in Reykjanes, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Herdísarvík

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Photos & videos

Herdísarvík — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Herdísarvík?

Herdísarvík is a bay on the coast of Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.

How do I get to Herdísarvík?

Herdísarvík is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Most Iceland bays sit on or just off the Ring Road and coastal routes; a few in the Westfjords involve gravel roads. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to do at Herdísarvík?

Iceland's bays are where you find harbours, seabird colonies, seals and boat trips. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Herdísarvík?

June to August for birdlife, boat trips and the most reliable road access. Puffins leave by mid-August. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

12 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

22 km·~27 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.T-bær

7.1 km·~9 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Gata Free Camping

7.7 km·~9 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Þorlákshafnar

21 km·~26 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#4.Þorlákshöfn

21 km·~26 min drive

The camp site in the town Þorlákshöfn is located center of town, close to the sports area…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

21 km·~25 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

22 km·~27 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

22 km·~27 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

25 km·~30 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Einhella

21 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Þorlákshöfn

21 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurhella

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Suðurhella

22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community