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Southern Peninsula is an administrative unit and part of Reykjanesskagi, or Reykjanes Peninsula, a region in southwest Iceland. It was named after Reykjanes, the southwestern tip of Reykjanesskagi.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Reykjanes
Map
63.9287°N, 22.1228°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 41 (Keilisvegur)
Off the main road
- 0.7 km from Route 41
Nearest town
- Hafnarfjörður — 13.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 26 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 424 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 hReykjanes weather and conditions
Last updated
6°Covercast · feels 0°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 52 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:10
Tonight
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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
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Álftanes20 km - 2
Seltjarnarnes26 km - 3
Geirsnef26 km - 4
Ártúnshöfði27 km - 5
Örfirisey27 km
Hot springs
- 1
Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður5 km - 2
Geothermal hot spring near Vogar14 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður15 km
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
asked
questions
Where is Reykjanes?
Reykjanes 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 Reykjanes?
Reykjanes 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 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
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Vincent van Zeijst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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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