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Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Kvikan

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Kvikan is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 63.8396°N, 22.4323°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 43 (Grindavík)
Off the main road: 0.2 km from Route 43
Nearest town: Grindavík — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 42 km in a straight line
What else is close: 285 mapped places within 20 km

Kvikan weather and conditions

At Kvikan in Reykjanes, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 35 m (sunrise 06:39, sunset 20:14). 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 Kvikan

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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.

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Where is Kvikan?

Kvikan is in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.

Is there an entry fee at Kvikan?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Kvikan. Many smaller Icelandic museums charge a modest fee and keep seasonal hours — check the museum's website before you go.

What are the opening hours of Kvikan?

Listed opening hours for Kvikan: May 15-Sep 15 10:00-17:00; Sep 16-May 14 Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sep 16-May 14 Sa-Su 11:00-17:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.

Is Kvikan wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Kvikan. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

42 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Búrfoss

42 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss

42 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

43 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík

550 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Gunnuhver

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

16 km·~20 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík

17 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík

650 m

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

#2.Grindavík

650 m

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#3.Happy Campsite Keflavík

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis

26 km·~31 min drive

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

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

550 m

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Olís

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

17 km·~20 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Grindavík

100 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Stapabraut

15 km·~18 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjanesbær

16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Vogar

16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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

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