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Álfagjá

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CanyonReykjanes Peninsula

Álfagjá

Reykjanes Peninsula, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Map of Álfagjá

Álfagjá is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.8679°N, 22.6766°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 425 (Hafnir-saltv.sm.)
Off the main road: 7.2 km from Route 44
Nearest town: Hafnir — 7.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 47 km in a straight line
What else is close: 204 mapped places within 20 km

Álfagjá weather and conditions

At Álfagjá in Reykjanes, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 4°C, clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:11, sunset 20:51). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Álfagjá

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

Photo: Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Álfagjá?

Álfagjá is located in Reykjanes Peninsula. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Álfagjá safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Álfagjá?

No — Álfagjá can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Álfagjá?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Sjávarfoss

50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Gunnuhver

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Iceland's largest mud spring — boiling mud pools and fumaroles on the Reykjanes…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Grindavík

13 km·~15 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Happy Campsite Keflavík

14 km·~17 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

#4.Airport camping - Sandgerði

19 km·~23 min drive

Sandgerði Campsite is located 8 min away for Keflavík International Airport and has all…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

12 km·~15 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

13 km·~16 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Olís

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

14 km·~17 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Vallarheiði

12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 301.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Grindavík

12 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjanesbær

13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Njarðvík

14 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 301.7 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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