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Geirsnef is a small islet on the Elliðaá river in eastern Reykjavík, just south of the Gelgjutangi peninsula.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Geirsnef
Map
64.1282°N, 21.8400°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 49 (Hringv.-Hafnarfjv)
Off the main road- 0.4 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 3.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 5 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,087 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Geirsnef
Chromo Sapiens: Soup & Installationfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit with guided tour | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.950 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.913 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Prosecco & Installationfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Hop On - Hop Off - City Sightseeing 48 hoursfrom 7.500 ISK · 2 days
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 h
Reykjanes Peninsulafrom 77.686 ISK · 4 h
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
SagaVR - Admission ticketfrom 3.800 ISK · 25 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGeirsnef weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 3°C4 m/sgusts 99 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Ártúnshöfði1 km - 2
Gelgjutangi1 km - 3
Gufunes3 km - 4
Laugarnes3 km - 5
Geldinganes5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Knarrarvogur< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bíldshöfði< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Ártúnshöfði< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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Where is Geirsnef?
Geirsnef 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 Geirsnef?
Geirsnef 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 Geirsnef?
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 Geirsnef?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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
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