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Álftanes

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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PeninsulaReykjavík Area

Álftanes

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Map of Álftanes

Álftanes is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1056°N, 22.0202°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 415 (Álftanesvegur)
Off the main road: 4.4 km from Route 40
Nearest town: Álftanes — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 6 km in a straight line
What else is close: 850 mapped places within 20 km

Álftanes weather and conditions

At Álftanes in Reykjavik, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:30 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 8°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:30· 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 Álftanes

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Photo: Ásgeir Helgason · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution

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Where is Álftanes?

Álftanes is a peninsula in Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Álftanes?

Álftanes is in Reykjavík Area. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Álftanes?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Álftanes?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Sjávarfoss

8.9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss

9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

9.5 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær

150 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hafnarfjörður

4.3 km·~5 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#2.Viðistaðatúni

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Reykjavík

8.3 km·~10 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjarðarkaup

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Kópavogsbraut

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjavíkurvegur

4.7 km·~6 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Garðabær

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Fjarðarkaup

4.7 km·~6 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Ásgeir Helgason · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
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