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Reykjanes

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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

Reykjanes weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Covercast · feels 0°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 52 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:10
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Frequently
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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.

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