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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

Reykjanes is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 63.9287°N, 22.1228°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

At Reykjanes in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Álftanes20 km
  2. 2Seltjarnarnes26 km
  3. 3Geirsnef26 km
  4. 4Ártúnshöfði27 km
  5. 5Örfirisey27 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
4.9 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar
14 km·~17 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

#3.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
15 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Þórunnarlaug
16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Grindavík
17 km·~21 min drive

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík
17 km·~21 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Viðistaðatúni
18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Hafnarfjörður
18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
15 km·~18 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
15 km·~18 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
15 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjarðarkaup
19 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Einhella
14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Vogar
14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Suðurhella
15 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurhella
15 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers
8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →
#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!
11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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