Reykjavík Area Peninsulas

11 peninsulas in Reykjavík Area, led by Reykjanes and Geirsnef. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top peninsulas in Reykjavík Area

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page.

Reykjanes

The peninsula greeting arrivals to Iceland - and often overlooked. Volcanic landscapes, geothermal areas, coastal drama. The Blue Lagoon is here, but there's much more. Lighthouses, lava fields, the Bridge Between Continents, and recent volcanic eruptions (2021-2024) near Grindavík. Less than an hour from Reykjavík. A proper day exploring beats just rushing to or from the airport.

Geirsnef

Geirsnef is a small islet on the Elliðaá river in eastern Reykjavík, lying just south of the Gelgjutangi peninsula. It is one of the few islets that sit inside the city boundary rather than off the coast.

Gufunes

Gufunes is a historical estate and park for sculptures and artwork in northeastern Reykjavík. Today it lies within the Grafarvogur part of the city, located to the southwest and south of the Eidsvik Cove and Geldinganes Headland. It contains some 25 sculptures by Hallsteinn Sigurðsson amongst others. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

Laugarnes

Laugarnes is a quarter in Reykjavík, Iceland. It contains a historic site were the remains of a large farm mound are still visible. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Gelgjutangi

Gelgjutangi is a small peninsula on the Elliðaá river, in eastern Reykjavik, Iceland. Geirsnef, a small islet is located to the south of the peninsula. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.

Distances between them

11 peninsulas in Reykjavík Area

Kjalarnes

Northern peninsula of Reykjavík. Rural, mountain views.

Álftanes

Presidential peninsula. Bessastaðir residence. Part of Greater Reykjavík.

Geldinganes

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.

Ártúnshöfði

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.

Örfirisey

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Seltjarnarnes

Peninsula west of Reykjavík. Grótta lighthouse, Kvika footbath. Northern lights spot.

Reykjanes

The peninsula greeting arrivals to Iceland - and often overlooked. Volcanic landscapes, geothermal areas, coastal drama. The Blue Lagoon is here, but there's much more. Lighthouses, lava fields, the Bridge Between Continents, and recent volcanic eruptions (2021-2024) near Grindavík. Less than an hour from Reykjavík. A proper day exploring beats just rushing to or from the airport.

Geirsnef

Geirsnef is a small islet on the Elliðaá river in eastern Reykjavík, lying just south of the Gelgjutangi peninsula. It is one of the few islets that sit inside the city boundary rather than off the coast.

Gufunes

Gufunes is a historical estate and park for sculptures and artwork in northeastern Reykjavík. Today it lies within the Grafarvogur part of the city, located to the southwest and south of the Eidsvik Cove and Geldinganes Headland. It contains some 25 sculptures by Hallsteinn Sigurðsson amongst others. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

Laugarnes

Laugarnes is a quarter in Reykjavík, Iceland. It contains a historic site were the remains of a large farm mound are still visible. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Gelgjutangi

Gelgjutangi is a small peninsula on the Elliðaá river, in eastern Reykjavik, Iceland. Geirsnef, a small islet is located to the south of the peninsula. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.