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Álftanes

Reykjavík Area, Iceland
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Álftanes

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Driving conditions
Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Prices
Cost to visit
Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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ReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Álftanes

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

Photos & videos

Álftanes — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss
8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#2.Sjávarfoss
8.9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Ullarfoss
9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Skáfossar
9.5 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær
150 m

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Worth seeking out.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær
3.7 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
4.5 km·~5 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region
4.7 km·~6 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

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

Orkan · 279.7 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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík Area

Frequently
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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.

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