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Reykjanes is a small headland on the south-western end of the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, giving the main peninsula its name. Volcanic action is responsible for forming the entire peninsula.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Reykjanes
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63.8188°N, 22.6861°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 443 (Reykjanesvitavegur)
Off the main road- 12.6 km from Route 43
Nearest town- Grindavík — 12.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 51 km in a straight line
What else is close- 151 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Reykjanes
Hike to Volcanic Eruption Sites & Reykjanes Tourfrom 15.990 ISK · 9 h
Volcanic Wonders with Grindavik Visit, hotel pickup availablefrom 15.999 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Volcanic Wonders with Grindavik Visit & the Sky Lagoonfrom 32.999 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Viking Tour - For experienced ridersfrom 30.900 ISK · 3 h
Reykjanes Peninsula & The Blue Lagoonfrom 70.800 ISK · 8 h
The Eruption Escapade: Tour of New Volcanic Area in Icelandfrom 54.900 ISK · 40 min
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon Transferfrom 27.616 ISK · 1 h
Reykjanes Geopark and Lava Landscapesfrom 19.300 ISK · 7 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionReykjanes weather and conditions
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Reykjanestá2 km - 2
Rosmhvalanes22 km - 3
Selatangar22 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
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Grindavík13 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Vallarheiði18 km · 301.9 kr/L - 3Reykjanesbær18 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
Frequently
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Where is Reykjanes?
Reykjanes is a peninsula in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.
How do I get to Reykjanes?
Reykjanes is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Reykjanes?
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 Reykjanes?
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 · APK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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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