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Hólmsberg

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Hólmsberg

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Hólmsberg is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 64.0303°N, 22.5570°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 45 (Garðskagavegur)
Off the main road: 1.7 km from Route 45
Nearest town: Keflavík — 3.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 33 km in a straight line
What else is close: 99 mapped places within 20 km

Hólmsberg weather and conditions

At Hólmsberg in Reykjanes, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 9 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:39, sunset 20:15). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:45 · 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 Hólmsberg

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

Hólmsberg — photo by golonka66 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Photo: golonka66 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

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Can you go inside Hólmsberg?

Hólmsberg is a working navigation aid, so the tower is usually closed to the public. Treat the door as locked unless there is a sign or posted opening hours — the reward is the headland and the view, not the interior.

How do I get to Hólmsberg?

Hólmsberg is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — remote coastal lighthouses often sit at the end of rough gravel tracks, and exposed headlands can be very windy.

Is Hólmsberg worth visiting?

It depends on what you want. Lighthouses in Iceland are usually about the setting — the cliffs, the birds, the exposed coast — rather than the building itself. If you are already passing through Reykjanes Peninsula, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.

When is the best time to visit Hólmsberg?

Summer gives the clearest access roads and the seabird season on nearby cliffs; clear winter nights can be good for northern lights on this dark coast. Either way, check road conditions and dress for strong wind before you go.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

36 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Sjávarfoss

36 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík

4.8 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Garður

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Sandgerði

7 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Íþróttamiðstöðina Garði

6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis

6.9 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Airport camping - Sandgerði

6.9 km·~8 min drive

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

#4.Happy Campsite Keflavík

7 km·~8 min drive

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

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

3 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

3.5 km·~4 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Básinn Keflavík

3.4 km·~4 min drive

ÓB · 298.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjanesbær

3.8 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjanesbær Aðalgata

3.9 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Flugvellir

3.9 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 301.9 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 · golonka66 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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