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Kjalarnes

Reykjavík Area, Iceland
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Kjalarnes

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 Kjalarnes

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
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Photos & videos

Kjalarnes — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Fossá
4.2 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Fossá
#2.Mannskaðafoss
5.9 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Dyrafoss
6.2 km·~7 min drive

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

#4.Króarfoss
11 km·~13 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 Kjalarnes
3.5 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#2.Geothermal Goldfish Pond
8.5 km·~10 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Kvika
9.5 km·~11 min drive

Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur
10 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before…

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Reykjavík
9.8 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
9.9 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Camper Resort Reykjavík
11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Akranes
13 km·~16 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
9 km·~11 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
9.1 km·~11 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
9.2 km·~11 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Vietnam Market
9.8 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Kjalarnes
3.5 km·~4 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Fiskislóð
9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Klettagarðar
9 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Ánanaust
9.3 km·~11 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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 Kjalarnes?
Kjalarnes 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 Kjalarnes?
Kjalarnes 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 Kjalarnes?
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 Kjalarnes?
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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